They say that you have to be able to deal with pain to make it as a pro athlete. For these guys, the fact that they can even walk is reason enough to smile. Pete Giordano checks in with his list of the worst sports injuries ever seen. (Note: not for those with weak stomachs.)

Kobe Bryant's recent scoring binge made the sports world stand up and pay attention. It also brought the name Wilt Chamberlain back to the lips of broadcasters and fans. Pete Giordano takes a look back to the epic night in Hershey, PA when Wilt set the NBA record that stands above all others.

A lot of questions and uncertainties surround the Astros and their chances in the revamped NL Central, but none more than the status of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner, Roger Clemens.  Will he, or won’t he be back in the Houston starting rotation?  The Rocket may not know himself, but expect an entertaining bidding war between the Astros, Yanks and Red Sox. If he doesn’t pick Houston, it might be another October out of the playoffs for the Stros. Pete Giordano takes a look as ASM’s 30 in 30 train stops in Houston.

Alex Gordon's next major league at-bat will be his first, but the super-prospect is giving Royal fans hope, and many are already anointing him as the heir apparent to former KC third baseman George Brett. Even if Gordon lives up to the hype and wins the Rookie of the Year Award, the Royals won't be in contention in 2007. ASM's 30 in 30 continues as Pete Giordano takes a look at Kansas City.

Reigning MVP Ryan Howard got a big raise and shouldn't have any trouble living up to it. Unfortunately the Phillies have a shaky bullpen and a shortstop with a big mouth that might curtail their chances at a division crown. Phillie fanatic Pete Giordano takes a look at the Fightin Phils as ASM's 30 in 30 rolls on.

Aside from Matt Holliday's monster year, there was little joy in Coors Field last season as Colorado finished dead last in the NL West. Don't expect that to change says Pete Giordano in ASM's 30 in 30 preview of the Rockies.

Thanks to Eli and Plaxico, the Giants turned in the greatest NFL comeback in a long while. Peter Giordano breaks it down in his entry to ASM's Greatest Comebacks series.

Record-breaking losing streaks? M-V-P chants for visiting players? Things have gotten really bad in Boston, and Pete Giordano doesn't foresee them getting better anytime soon.

This little guy bothered Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy for so long that it seemed they'd never shake him. Since they finally did, Pete Giordano wonders who the monkey will latch on to next.

The Rockies had the worst record in the National League last season, playing mostly rookies. With everyone in the lineup a year more seasoned, ASM's Peter Giordano expects marked improvement.