First place to Marlins: What are you doing here?
They're off to the best in franchise history, their young superstar is about to be locked up for six years, and a new stadium is on the way. Lesley Visser says life is good all of the sudden for the Florida Marlins.

Architect of 'Jordan Rules' predicts nostalgic Eastern finals
Chuck Daly is out of the NBA but he's certainly not out of touch with the play and the playmakers. As Lesley Visser discovers, the author of the 'Jordan Rules' still has his opinions.

Plenty of options for your money in Run for the Roses
You want to go with the favorite, lean toward the speed, bet on a trainer or focus on the filly? Leslie Visser says there are any number of directions to send your money for Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

These Celts bring back memories of Heinsohn-Russell-Cousy teams
There's a different feel with the Boston Celtics, says Lesley Visser. Talent, toughness, and 'they play like us,' says great Tom Heinsohn.

Draft musings: What's in store for April's draft?
We will have to wait another few weeks for the questions to be answered, but that doesn't help any now. Who will the Dolphins pick? Where will Matt Ryan go? Lesley Visser ponders the big questions.

This choke was bad but where does it rank with others?
Memphis has a lot of company when it comes to one of the worst choke jobs in competitive sports. Just how does the Tigers' meltdown compare? Lesley Visser puts it in perspective.

Harrick hasn't turned his back on UCLA
Jim Harrick, one of two coaches to win national titles at UCLA, is rooting for the Bruins and current coach Ben Howland to capture the school's 12th championship, Lesley Visser writes.