First Person: Shawn Marion, Suns Power Forward (Sports Illustrated) ON HIS NICKNAME, THE MATRIX During a preseason game [in 1999] I stole the ball, passed it, got it back and dunked it while getting fouled, all in one play. [TNT analyst] Kenny Smith saw it and started calling me the Matrix. It caught on. I do so many things so quickly that the name fits.
Singh's iron play pays off (Sports Illustrated) Vijay Singh picked up his third victory of the year at the Wachovia Championship, winning a three-way playoff with Jim Furyk and Sergio Garcia, who blew a six-shot lead entering the final round. It was Singh's great iron play on Sunday that led to an eagle and many short birdie opportunities en route to a 66. Here's how you can improve your iron game.
Letters to Gordo: Fans kick the bullpen when it's down (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Finally! The Cardinals have encountered some adversity early in the season, which is always good for business here at the "Letters To Gordo" bureau. While closer Jason Isringhausen spent more than two weeks on the disabled list with an abdominal muscle injury, the bullpen sprung multiple leaks.
