They live among you. They are your friends and neighbors. They act like law-abiding citizens, but they hide a dark secret: They are scofflaws who purchase, use, and sometimes build illegal items.They play America's Most Dangerous Game: lawn darts. More»

Civil wars, family squabbles and boardroom politics often overshadow IndyCar to such a degree that stories about IndyCar are more likely to focus on front office skullduggery than on Dario Franchitti and Helio Castroneves' efforts to win a fourth Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. More»

In almost any other profession, Andy Dalton would be thought of as one of the world's best at what he does. In the NFL, he's average. That label is loaded with paradoxes, and where Dalton goes from here could depend on the Bengals around him. More»

Preakness mascot Kegasus is dead, joining the worst all-time mascot fails. Any giant buckeye or talking orange can be annoying, but the mascots on this list are absolutely misguided: they draw attention away from the event and send the wrong message. More»

Nothing breeds optimism quite like May in the NFL, where we get our first chance to be impressed by rookies and new coaches in minicamps. From Chicago to Buffalo to Dallas, hope springs eternal and anything seems possible, even if it isn't. More»

For Zack Hample, there's a science to catching baseballs. From switching jerseys during batting practice to his jury-rigged glove, the ball hawk (and his followers) bring a incredible level of devotion to a sideline "sport" often populated by little kids. More»

Had enough of Tim Tebow? Let's talk about NFL moves that have slipped through the cracks but should actually matter this season, from the Texans' field position to the Rams finding a tight end to the Bears acknowledging their O-line problems. More»

Year after year, NFL draft analysts make the same mistakes, refusing to learn from what went wrong in past years. At the forefront in 2013 is Geno Smith, who can provide many lessons in scouting and reporting that need to be addressed in the future. More»

How'd your team do in the NFL draft? Grading drafts less than a week after the fact is always arbitrary and premature, but luckily our former teacher is here to evaluate teams on different terms and hand out report cards that are recognizable to any parent. More»

A fourth-string QB was released. Stop the presses. Cancel vacation plans. Wait, what? Oh, the Jets released Tim Tebow, so full 24/7 coverage is warranted. Tebow, please bless us with one last act of charity, and let this be the last column about you. More»

Luke Joeckel or Eric Fisher? Geno Smith or E.J. Manuel? No, the biggest NFL draft debate centered around whether reporters should tip picks before they're announced. The answer should be obvious to everyone who wants the draft to be interesting. More»

Eric Fisher, an unknown towering left tackle from Central Michigan, became the first No. 1 pick from the Mid-American Conference, and most of the next 31 picks of the NFL draft were filled out by more hulking linemen on both sides of the ball. More»