Playoff game: First 47 sheer heaven, last minute enough to kill it
Something always comes up at the last minute: Gregg Doyel can't keep his dinner down during the final 60 seconds of a tight, televised NBA playoff game. And it isn't because of nervous anticipation.

Where PETA went wrong: It opened its mouth
PETA loves animals, so does Gregg Doyel; it would seem to be a perfect fit then, right? Not so much. PETA's affront to rationality, most recently demonstrated in the wake of Eight Belles' death, makes Doyel sick.

The sport of kings is not very majestic
Love for the animals, huh? There didn't seem to be much of it when the valiant 3-year-old filly Eight Belles was 'put down' during the Kentucky Derby, further fueling Gregg Doyel's disdain for the sport.

Acquiring malcontent stars leaves everybody disgruntled
When you deal for a disgruntled star, what are you getting? Another team's problem, not your answer -- even if you acquire The Answer, Gregg Doyel says after Shaq, Kidd and A.I. go a combined 2-12 in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

With the 218th pick, the Lions select a safety controversy
The Detroit Lions' selection of Caleb Campbell doesn't have a right or a wrong side, which is why Gregg Doyel, for the first time, puts himself on the sideline.

Draft oozes false hope -- unless we get Kiper vs. McShay
It's the event of early spring, but the NFL Draft is often more miss than hit. And when you miss, the stakes have never been higher, Gregg Doyel says.

Pat on Danica's back? Let's not race to be condescending
Danica Patrick won her first race Sunday. Gregg Doyel's not impressed, and neither should you be -- once you take a critical look at the accomplishment.