Liars, damned liars: Army brass' end-around on Campbell is obscene
Caleb Campbell was promised the opportunity to pursue an NFL career -- and the Army reneged. The U.S. screwed Campbell, Gregg Doyel says, and you know what's even worse? It might've just murdered the erstwhile Lions rookie. 

Oh, man, women jocks behaving as badly as males
The Sparks-Shock melee is the latest proof that female athletes, in the search for a level playing surface, can be equally as boorish and violent as males. Women should have aspirations, Gregg Doyel says. 

Wake me from this dream: Grobe is still coaching Deacs?
Yes, he's still coaching Wake Forest. But as much as Jim Grobe's decision to stay with the Demon Deacons inspires Gregg Doyel, he can't help but wonder how Wake has managed to keep him. 

Forget subtraction by addition, ACC troubles deeper
When the ACC expanded to 12 teams, its wealth grew; mission accomplished. But what about quality football? Gregg Doyel says never mind the subtraction by addition theory, that's not the real story. 

No hedging here: We're turning our back on Favre
A week ago, Gregg Doyel defended Brett Favre. Vehemently. Now, he renounces Favre. Just as vehemently. With Favre's Machiavellian machinations in his attempt to force the Packers to let him go coming to light, Gregg has no choice. 

Doyel had say -- now MMA readers have theirs (plus Doyel, of course)
Gregg Doyel named his top 25 MMA fighters of all time on a column last week and then asked readers to weigh in with their vote. You did, by the hundreds, and while you differed on No. 1, there was a lot of agreement, too. 

What if the 'other guy' in this fight is really Fedor?
Tim Sylvia is an MMA giant, and a giant in the ring. But he is no Fedor Emilianenko. Fedor is the greatest fighter of all time, Gregg Doyel says, and will prove it with a victory Saturday in Affliction's debut show. 

Big karma wheel comes around for banished basher Bonds
Sports fans usually have no problems giving a player the benefit of the doubt. Except for Barry Bonds. His attitude and alleged steroid use has him out of baseball, right where he should be, Gregg Doyel says.  

Back off on Brett: Favre's earned right to flip-flop
Sure, everyone is ridiculing Brett Favre for his un-retiring. But what is he guilty of, except of wanting to play again? Gregg Doyel says the Packers are petty and wrong, and so is everybody else. 

Don't let size deter you on this Top 25 MMA list
The subject is the best fighters in MMA history. You don't have to agree with Gregg Doyel's list; you can even call him stupid in a thread. Just don't let the weight classes of the fighters become an issue as you agree or disagree with him. 

Ladies and gentlemen, tennis has left the building
Wimbledon's classic Nadal-Federer final is supposed to save tennis, even in the U.S. One problem, Gregg Doyel says: You can't resuscitate a patient that's been dead for years. 

Dukes is an obsession, he's my obsession
There are few players in baseball more intriguing than Elijah Dukes. He has boatloads of skill and distractions galore. That helps explain why Gregg Doyel, who has followed Dukes for over six years, has a bit of an obsession. 

If Favre goes to Chicago, fans will embrace him -- and that's lame
Listen up Chicago fans, Gregg Doyel is calling you soft. Why, you ask? If Brett Favre unretires to sign with the Bears, the city will love him after years and years of hatred -- just like Jim Edmonds, who's now a Cub. Favre to Chicago is wrong on all levels. 

Media's blind ambition feeds public's hunger -- and we all get sick
Is it possible to love the media anymore? If so, it keeps on pushing our love over the borderline with gossip about Madonna and A-Rod. Gregg Doyel looks for somebody to blame for this trash, and nobody is spared. 

Just watch: O.J. will mash rest of draft class into a pulp
Derrick Rose? Jay Williams redux. Michael Beasley? Puh-lease, Bease. O.J. Mayo will be the best player from the 2008 NBA Draft -- and it might not be close, Gregg Doyel says. 

Hey, you can spell 'world' without N-Y-C
No, the world doesn't revolve around New York. And no, the Big Apple shouldn't expect to score LeBron James in 2010. While that might be a shock to some, the truth is crystal clear to Gregg Doyel: LeBron has everything he wants and needs in Ohio. Yes, Ohio. 

Big Three? 1986 Celtics' Big Six trump '08 champs
Both the 1986 Celtics and this year's version had three Hall of Famers in the starting lineup. The difference for Gregg Doyel, the reason he picks vintage over current, is the '86 team had more than that. And it had Larry Bird. 

Championship is cement of Celtics' legacy
A title is the gift that keeps giving. For Allen, Garnett and Pierce, it solidifies a route to the Hall of Fame. Doc Rivers? From failure to solid coach. For Boston's role players, it's a chance for more money. Gregg Doyel says this Game 6 win is something that can't be erased. 

When Kobe disappeared, so did the Lakers' chances for victory
Kobe Bryant opens Game 6 on a roll -- hitting the Lakers' first four field goals. Then poof!!! The MVP was gone, like a magician pulling a trick. As Kobe kept sinking, he brought Los Angeles with him, Gregg Doyel says. 

Putting Pierce on Kobe's level a joke ... right?
Kobe Bryant has the scoring titles, first-team All-NBA selections, an MVP trophy and, most importantly, three titles. Paul Pierce has none of those. So why does it look to Gregg Doyel like Pierce is the better player in the NBA Finals? 

With crown in Celtics' reach, Lakers on verge of major coup
Heavy is the head that almost wears the crown. That's the uneasy feeling growing in Boston. Gregg Doyel sees a worn-down, battered Celtics squad that might not have enough left to finish off L.A. 

Celtics get what they deserve in Game 5 -- bad karma and all
Believe in karma? The Celtics should because that is what's hurting them right now. Boston watches a Game 5 victory slip through its clutches, and for good reason. Gregg Doyel says the lying C's get a little payback. 

Celtics riddled with aches, pains; Lakers lacking stable brains
Game 5, which could close out the Finals, is like a box of chocolates. Neither coach knows what he's gonna get, Gregg Doyel says, thanks to the Celtics' injuries and Lakers' lunacy. 

Halftime hero Doc is making Phil look foolish
What is this, the 'Oprah' Finals? In the Doc Phil segment, the Lakers' leader needs therapy after being outcoached by his counterpart. You see, whatever the Celtics need to know at halftime, Rivers runs through it, Gregg Doyel says. 

Kobe who? Pierce is The Man as Finals reach foregone conclusion
Down 24 in the second quarter on the road? The Celtics can only laugh, battling back for a 97-91 win and a 3-1 Finals lead. Paul Pierce proves better than Kobe, inspiring the C's to an eventual title, Gregg Doyel says.  

Refs manufacture calls, but are they fixing the outcome? Uh, no
Is there a foul-calling conspiracy in the NBA? Gregg Doyel says yes and uses the first quarter in Game 4 as evidence. The first four fouls were called on Boston then the next three -- in 21 seconds -- were whistled on L.A. Was this planned? You bet. 

Kobe as Superman is Lakers' only chance in Finals
Kobe Bryant was good in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and the Lakers won. But for L.A. to have a chance vs. Boston, Kobe has to quit resting on defense, check Paul Pierce and continue his phenomenal effort on offense, Gregg Doyel says. 

Garnett's skills wasted while he hangs around perimeter
Kevin Garnett's unique talents are unmatched. Too bad for the Celtics they don't include drifting way outside the lane and firing up 20-foot jump shots. It's time for K.G. to quit being afraid to go after Pau Gasol(?!?!) and attack the rim, Gregg Doyel says. 

Dutrow is the horse's ass in world of horse racing
There aren't enough words in the English language for Gregg Doyel to describe Rick Dutrow, Big Brown's trainer, who blamed jockey Kent Desormeaux for Saturday's defeat. Well, here's a start: jerk, bully, steroid abuser, wimp, big mouth ... 

Celtics' mistake: Taking ball away from Allen
Ray Allen's 3 early in the fourth quarter of Game 3 gives Boston the lead, but then he disappears and the Celtics lose their first game of these Finals to the Lakers. Why? Allen's teammates and coach screw up, forgetting about their hottest shooter, Gregg Doyel says.  

Lakers roll with Rockhead to top Celtics in Game 3
The Lakers are back in business. While Kobe Bryant scores a game-high 36 points in a 87-81 Game 3 win over the Celtics, it's reserve Sasha Vujacic who plays the hero with a career playoff-high 20 points. It's just the type of 'the little help' that Kobe needs, Gregg Doyel says. 

For God's sake, some athletes should leave Him out of it
Faith is fine, but Gregg Doyel says there are athletes who invoke God in the strangest ways and do him no favors in the process. 

Ten best things about the NBA Finals don't involve Celtics or Lakers
Celtics-Lakers? Great. But that's not why these are the dream NBA Finals. Don't give Gregg Doyel flashbacks. He's pumped because he won't have to deal with DEE-troit BAS-ket-BALL, flamethrowers, LeBron's flunkies and Mark Cuban's sweat. 

Coaching great players shouldn't overshadow Phil's greatness
There have been lots of coaches that coached lots of great players. How many of them won nine NBA titles? Red Auerbach. And Phil Jackson. Gregg Doyel says one could be a fluke, but nine is a number that can't be ignored. 

Wrestle with this thought: L.A. will be even better with Andrew the Giant
We have a Finals matchup. So, naturally, Gregg Doyel looks ahead to ... next season? Indeed. If you think L.A. has been impressive during its 12-3 romp through the playoffs, just wait until Andrew Bynum is healthy again. 

Forget about it: Lakers will win title; Kobe's just too good
Boston? Detroit? It doesn't matter, Gregg Doyel says. Kobe is so good that with the little help he has, L.A. will win the title. Bryant displays some of that prowess with 39 points in finishing off the Spurs 100-92.  

Like Mike? That's a line Kobe can't cross in West finals
Kobe Bryant wants to go to the Finals, and he's just one win away. He also wants to go to the foul line, but there's no telling when that'll happen. M.J. never had this problem, Gregg Doyel says. 

You can cry foul, but the Lakers have this wrapped up
Was it a foul or not? Does it matter? Not to the Lakers, who have a hot ticket out of San Antonio with a 93-91 win and a 3-1 lead. With two of the next three games out in L.A., Gregg Doyel says this series is over. 

Replay for baseball? It's a no-brainer, bird brains
Umpires make mistakes, and that's no sin. But rejecting instant replay that could help baseball avoid costly gaffes, especially in October, is a far bigger error made by old-school fools, Gregg Doyel says. 

Good guy Odom lacks The Goods in brutally bad Game 3
Lamar Odom is one of the really good guys in the NBA, so it pains Gregg Doyel to say this: As good as Manu Ginobili was, Lamar Odom was equally bad, crushing L.A. in Game 3.