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Articles in Oct 18, 2004 issue of Sporting News, The

• This fall's 'Bartman' reference
• Your turn
  by Lloyd Min
• He's a hit: Larry Walker has given an already powerful Cardinals offense a boost while fitting in nicely in the clubhouse
  by Kyle Veltrop
• A driver with unrelenting drive
  by Lee Spencer
• RB Adrian Peterson
• AFC west
• Matchup heaven & hell
  by Robb Hurtt
• A fight to relive and revere
  by Dave Kindred
• Bob Hille's starting 5
  by Bob Hille
• TSNumber 1,116
• Knocked down but not out: Tracy McGrady endured losing and the criticism that came with it in Orlando. Paired with a veteran coach and a bona fide center in Houston, he will fight to repair a reputation that has taken some hard hits
  by Jonathan Feigen
• Here's to winning—with honor
  by Matt Hayes
• AFC north
• NFC north
• You could build your team around Jones
  by Brian Baldinger
• Pick a winner
• Red River shutout: if you're still not sure whether Oklahoma's defense is good enough for another title run, just check with Texas
  by Darryl Richards
• Position wanted: career Busch driver Jason Keller is looking for a ride and believes he can build on his long history of success. He's looking for a sponsor who believes that, too
  by Pete Wickham
• Wistrom's impact on Seahawks is nothing to laugh about
  by Dan Pompei
• A chemistry lesson in Philly
  by Troy Aikman
• On air
• Money players: the free-spending Yankees and Red Sox are back in the ALCS; New York boasts Alex Rodriguez, but Boston might have the better team
  by Stan McNeal
• Western conference
• 3-and-out
  by Tim Brando
• Williams' return would warrant a warm unwelcome
  by Paul Attner
• NFC south
• The raging fires of rivalries
  by J.C. Watts, Jr.
• Mane attraction
• NFC west
• Kendall Gammon, the jolly green giant
  by Bryan Ethier
• Good enough—again: Southern California isn't yet as powerful as it was last season, but the Trojans emerged from High Stakes Saturday as front-runner to make it to the Orange Bowl
  by Matt Hayes
• What is it going to take for these teams to win the inaugural Chase?
  by Lee Spencer
• Scouts' views Observations from the sidelines
• Tight ends: top senior prospects
  by Dan Pompei
• Jimmie Johnson give us the runaround
• In this corner: not all of this season's battles will be waged between opponents. After an offseason of discontent, many franchises must cope with internal issues
  by Ira Winderman
• TSN's 12.5 half the size, twice the sizzle
• Scouts' views Observations and opinions from two NFL pro scouts, one from each conference
• Fearless forecast
• Got a case of the Mondays?
• Halfway to homestead: midway through NASCAR's controversial Chase for the Championship, it's time to take stock of where it has been—and where it's headed
  by Matt Crossman
• Getting their nose dirty: a nose tackle is a human shock absorber. He gets pounded on every play and hammered from every angle. It's a high-pain, no-glory job—and essential to the success of the 3-4 defense
  by Dennis Dillon
• Breaking in, breaking out
  by Pete Wickham
• The cold truth: one on one with … Rams coach Mike Martz
  by Dan Pompei
• NFC east
• 2004 Ad
• Don't sacrifice the charities
  by Kara Yorio
• Who's no. 1?
• Race no. 5
• Ready to rumble: now that Kobe and Shaq finally are separate, each is eager to prove they never were equals. How the former Lakers—and a few other new rivals—settle their scores will shape the season
  by Sean Deveney
• An influx of youth would extricate M's
  by Ken Rosenthal
• The streak is the best, but not the team
  by Paul Attner
• Roy Williams WR, Lions
• Game boys: amid blood, sweat, tears and some really sore thumbs, a riveting Madden football championship was decided
  by Sean Deveney
• should be the new fashion for bullpens
  by Ken Rosenthal
• Eastern conference
• Heisman watch
  by Matt Hayes
• AFC south
• Fantasy source
  by Vinnie Iyer
• That other ACC team: heading into a showdown with Florida State, Virginia has proved to be an Orange Bowl dark horse
  by Michael Bradley
• Indiana is scheduled for pain
  by Mike DeCourcy
• To know list: 8 is enough—if you're playing the Dolphins
• Coca-Cola 600: Lowe's motor spreedway
• Defense wins conference championships: the Pistons and Spurs will meet in The Finals—mothering everyone in their paths
  by Sean Deveney
• Preparation is key to playoff success
  by Todd Jones
• AFC east
• Week 6 matchup