From the Pressbox

NBA teams assisted by diamonds in the rough

Three NBA teams profit off of young players more than others.

Best NFL rookie deals

After an exciting year, five NFL rookies stand out due to their high productivity levels, despite low salaries and draft picks.

A Giant win for Manning-kind

A recap and analysis of Superbowl XLVI.

The ins and outs of an ended lockout

With the lockout over, thoughts now turn to who will benefit most from the extended vacation and shortened season — and who's at greatest risk of losing it all.

Mixture of takeoffs and letdowns fuel NFL in its final weeks

The NFL has seen its share of success stories and tremendous flops over the course of the year.

Pack is back to steal the show

The Packers are the top-dog in the NFL, and if the Steelers can smooth out their rough edges then football fans may be in for a repeat Super Bowl — something that hasn't happened since 1994.

Best of the AFC West

The Oakland Raiders are only slightly ahead of their rivals in the AFC West standings, but have the tools to pull ahead and win their division.

A season-changing off-season

With the St. Louis Cardinals being named World Series champions, the off-season has officially begun — a chance for several teams to rebuild their teams, and others to maintain them.

Running on Fumes

Aging running backs like the Bills' Fred Jackson can still be difference-makers, but these talents are becoming harder and harder to come by.

From the Pressbox

Rookie quarterbacks Cam Newton, Andy Dalton and Christian Ponder headline one of the strongest rookie quarterback classes in years.