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 On the Cover: An Interview With San Francisco Giants Outfielder Barry Bonds On His Sad Summer

September 2003 (Newstream) --

COVER STORY: "The best baseball player of this generation" is tired, wounded, overwhelmed, devastated, lonely and profoundly sad. In an interview with Dan Le Batard, San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds discusses the most difficult season of his career. Bonds is dealing with the death of his father and nagging injuries, while trying to lead his team to another World Series appearance.

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Loud and Clear. Two months after Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry capped his season with a trip to the Pro Bowl, Buffalo drafted running back Willis McGahee in the first round. Henry is hearing footsteps, and he isn't happy about it. By The Magazine's Seth Wickersham.

Lighten Up. Two years away from the NBA pressure cooker, Houston Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy is ready to take it easy this time. The Magazine's Shaun Assael writes at least that's the plan.

Lead Dog. University of Washington wide receiver Reggie Williams has always been focused. The Magazine's Bruce Feldman reveals not even a summer filled with distractions will break Williams' stride.

Goals Gone Wild. Mia and the older ladies, backed by a group of MTV babies, shoot for another World Cup. David Hirshey believes it will be a tough challenge for the U.S. to repeat as champions.

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