Articles written by Billy Rhodes

Insight can be gained when reading books written in baseball's "steroids era" a second time. A two-part series begins with a look at Tim McCarver's "The Perfect Season."

May 19, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

Pursuing a college athletic scholarship is a long and difficult process with no guarantees. There are a number of steps that can be taken to improve your chances

May 17, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

While consumers constantly seek convenient and affordable options, particularly with today's uncertain economy, polls show this doesn't apply to healthcare.

May 17, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

Though 50 home runs is still a magical number, much of its luster has been rubbed off with the cloud of performance-enhancing drugs.

May 17, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

Though he was overshadowed by Pat Riley, Phil Jackson and K.C. Jones, one can make a good argument that Chuck Daly was the NBA's best coach during the 1980s and early 90s

May 9, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

It was bad enough when the reviled Barry Bonds was the main target of the steroid scandal but now that Alex Rodriguez is in the middle how will baseball recover?

Feb 20, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

The Lakers appear headed for another trip to the NBA Finals. Their 14 NBA titles is second in league history but their all-time roster is second to none.

Feb 9, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

Washington State and Coach Tony Bennett have dominated Pac-10 play in the Northwest the past two years but Lorenzo Romar's Washington team wants to change that.

Jan 2, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

USC and UCLA are worlds apart on the football field these days. On the basketball court, they are much closer, and may be the best teams in the Pac-10 conference.

Jan 2, 2009 - Billy Rhodes

College basketball fans from the state of Oregon are in for a rough season. Oregon could struggle while Oregon State seems destined for last place again.

Dec 11, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

Former Stanford coach Mike Montgomery is the new man in charge at Cal while Johnny Dawkins, an All-American during his playing days at Duke, takes over at Stanford.

Dec 7, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

Rickey Henderson will be named to the Hall of Fame when results are announced in January. Jim Rice, Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven may get passed over again, though.

Dec 1, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

A preview of the men's basketball teams at Arizona and Arizona State. Olson's retirement stuns Wildcats; Sun Devils return five starters.

Dec 1, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

Last season, the Boston Celtics earned their 17th NBA championship, and first in 22 years, providing an opportunity to look at the franchise's all-time team.

Nov 24, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

USC will always be known as a football school but as the college basketball season begins, a check of the past finds Trojan basketball players worth remembering.

Nov 11, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

The trade for Matt Holliday could help turn around Oakland's baseball team, but more moves must follow to revitalize the once-dominant franchise.

Nov 11, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

The defending NBA champion Celtics handled the Pistons in their first meeting but the rivalry promises to get more intense by season's end with Finals berth on the line.

Nov 10, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

Even the inexperienced can coach youth sports. Ten simple steps can make volunteering with youngsters very rewarding.

Nov 4, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

Yao Ming is very skilled but has a long way to go to measure up to previous star centers from the Houston Rockets. Two men rank ahead of the 7-foot-6 giant from China.

Nov 3, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

Ted Simmons' offensive numbers make him a worthy candidate for the Hall of Fame, but he has been passed over and now must rely on the Veteran's Committee for induction.

Oct 30, 2008 - Billy Rhodes