star power

Why Patriots will win

SI.com  Fri, 02/03/2012 - 14:59

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Patriots-Giants Super Bowl rematch has anything but a been-there, done-that feel to it. This is a classic matchup of two proud and well-run organizations, with head coaches and quarterbacks who are exceedingly accomplished and familiar, and teams that play the game the right way, and have the long-term results to prove it.

We've got legacy questions to chew on, matters of revenge and redemption to debate, and all the star power you could possibly hope for on the game's grandest stage.


 

Rain Suspends Opener

SI.com  Fri, 09/30/2011 - 21:08

There was plenty of star power as the Tigers' Justin Verlander started against the Yankees' CC Sabathia. But rain forced Game 1 to be suspended; it will be resumed Saturday night.


 

Holding Pattern

SI.com  Fri, 09/30/2011 - 19:12

There's plenty of star power on the mound as the Tigers' Justin Verlander squares off against the Yankees' CC Sabathia.

Which team prevails? They're tied 1-1 in a second-inning rain delay.


 

Tom Verducci: Today's players are great but lack star power of a...

SI.com  Tue, 04/05/2011 - 09:47

When it comes to star power -- the 'it' factor -- baseball isn't quite what it used to be. Who are the most compelling players in the game today?

Tom Verducci lists his Top 10 for 2011.


 

Chris Mannix: Heat have the talent, but Celtics have the toughne...

SI.com  Sun, 02/13/2011 - 18:38

For all of the Heat's star power, they have yet to find a way to match the Celtics' intensity. That's what separates Boston from the many of the league's elite teams, says Chris Mannix.


 

LIVE: Heat taking on Kobe, Lakers in L.A.

SI.com  Sat, 12/25/2010 - 18:00

Kobe. LeBron. Wade. Bosh. There's no shortage of star power in the Staples Center this Christmas Day as the two-time defending champion Lakers take on the Heat.

Follow all the action here.


 

Los Angeles Sol of WPS to fold

Topix - Sports News  Thu, 01/28/2010 - 20:13

Goodbye Sol. We hardly knew ya. After attending most of the home games at the Home Depot Center, and watching some great soccer, it is with huge sadness we learn that the Los Angeles Sol folded today.A A The notice comes after one season, despite the star power of FIFA world player of the year Marta and a successful campaign that ended in the ...