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05/23/2013 10:44 AM

SEC schedule models: What's the best approach?

Luck of the schedule draw can be a huge edge in the SEC. But finding a 'fair' model in a 14-team league is not easy, writes Andy Staples. Can the SEC balance tradition and equality?

05/14/2013 12:23 PM

Revisiting last 10 years had playoff existed

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops hasn't made a lot of sound arguments this offseason. He chose the "if it was good enough for me when I played, it's good enough for them" gambit when answering a question about paying players -- which only makes sense if he's now willing to reduce his $4.9 million salary to the inflation-adjusted version of what Hayden Fry made to coach him. Stoops also suggested last week that the SEC isn't as dominant as its national titles, NFL draft choices, television viewership and other raw data suggest because SEC teams 11-14 aren't as good as Big 12 teams seven through 10.

05/23/2013 10:44 AM

Power Rankings: Red Sox join Indians in top 10

The Red Sox are in the top 10 of Joe Lemire's Power Rankings. So is their former manager. Terry Francona has the surprising Indians in playoff position as he returns to Beantown.

05/23/2013 09:54 AM

How was LeBron so open on Heat's winning play?

What was Indiana doing? Where was Roy Hibbert? LeBron James' far-too-easy Game 1-winning layup at the buzzer raised many questions. Rob Mahoney breaks down the final play.

05/23/2013 12:14 PM

James, Durant, Paul headline All-NBA First Team

05/23/2013 12:17 PM

Francona returns to Fenway with Tribe riding high

The Phillies aren't going anywhere. With high-priced, aging players littering the roster, it would be wise to trade a few of them. And Cliff Lee would be a great start, says Jay Jaffe.

05/22/2013 08:08 PM

Who would Jackson start a franchise with? Not MJ

05/20/2013 09:25 AM

Rangers benching Richards

05/21/2013 08:26 PM

RGIII 'won't risk career' to rush back for Week 1

05/23/2013 03:43 PM

Stephens: Serena uses mind games to intimidate