Bill Simmons
Bill Simmons writes for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine as "The Sports Guy." In this role, Simmons writes several columns each week for ESPN.com and one column every issue for ESPN The Magazine.
Scenes from a book tour 1 day ago
Bill's right thumb is 40 percent larger than his left. He signed a piece of veal and met Obama's sidekick. Yes, it's scenes from the book tour.
Stay away from these picks October 31, 2009
Bill is on a roll picking NFL games so he politely asks you to stay away from his picks if you've been having bad luck.
The Book of Basketball October 23, 2009
In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill explains why Patrick Ewing is the 39th best player ever.
Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 2 October 23, 2009
In Part 2 of his NBA preview, Bill Simmons finishes his list of the 33 most intriguing people of the 2009-10 season.
Welcome to the NBA preview, Part 1 October 23, 2009
In Part 1 of his NBA preview, Bill Simmons starts his list of the 33 most intriguing people of the 2009-10 season.
The Book of Basketball October 21, 2009
In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill explains how the ABA-NBA merger set off a crazy storm of events.
The Book of Basketball October 22, 2009
In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill wonders what would happened if the ABA had landed Lew Alcindor.
The Book of Basketball October 23, 2009
In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill wonders if Bill Walton really deserved the 1978 MVP award.
The Book of Basketball October 20, 2009
In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill meets Isiah Thomas next to a topless pool in Vegas.
Breaking down everything from Week 6 October 16, 2009
Bill Simmons breaks down the Week 6 matchups on the field, off the field and everywhere in between.
Welcome back to the Mailbag, Part II October 08, 2009
Bill Simmons continues to go through his inbox to deliver actual e-mails from actual readers.
The October Mailbag, Part I October 08, 2009
Bill Simmons debates which month is better (April or October) before he dives into Part I of his mailbag.
Welcome to the NFL Power Poll October 02, 2009
Bill Simmons breaks down who has the best (and worst) shot at raising the Lombardi Trophy after three weeks of NFL action.
Nobody believed in me! September 24, 2009
Bill has been on a roll through the first two weeks; who does he like in Week 3?
Patriots still seeking identity September 24, 2009
For the first time since 2002, Bill Simmons doesn't know what to expect from the Patriots.
In Jake we still trust September 18, 2009
No quarterback has lost more faith from his fans than Jake Delhomme. Bill Simmons explains why this may be a good thing.
The NFL enters The Tyson Zone September 10, 2009
How do you make predictions for an entire sports league that has entered a realm where only the bizarre and unpredictable are the norm?
Vintage Vegas, Part II September 03, 2009
Bill Simmons wraps up his epic weekend trip to Las Vegas with his fellow dads and fellow fantasy football phanatics.
You're never too old for Vegas September 02, 2009
What better place to meet up for a 20th anniversary fantasy football draft and a 40th birthday party than Las Vegas?
Summer of Mailbag revisited August 27, 2009
While the Summer of Mailbag may have been derailed, Bill Simmons still delivers the latest and greatest the readers have to offer.
INSIDER
Sign Of The Times
The Red Sox's acquisition of Jeremy Hermida is one of many likely trades this offseason that'll involve small- and mid-market teams moving players to big-market teams for second-rate packages.
Big Apple's big dream
Chad Ford examines whether or not the Knick's offseason plan for 2010 can still work.
Making the best better
Todd McShay explains how the top three college QBs can improve.
OUTSIDE THE LINES
Seats Of Gold
Yankee Stadium's Legends Suite was sparsely populated at times this season -- a sign of what greed does to loyalty. Wright Thompson »
