Live from New York, It's New York Giants Tight End Jeremy Shockey, and He's on the Cover of ESPN The Magazine.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2003

The August 18 issue of ESPN The Magazine is on sale today

COVER STORY: Full Throttle. New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey looks at his situation this way: "I'm single. I'm in a great situation. Why not take advantage?" And so he does, living large in New York and following his own playbook. By The Magazine's Tom Friend.

AFTER HOURS PACKAGE:

Cat's Pajamas. Houston Rockets guard Cuttino Mobley showcases his wardrobe and tells Ursula Liang how clothes make the man in this shades-to-shoes fashion seminar.

Getaway Days. The Magazine takes a closer look at what athletes did for their summer vacations. Highlights include Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Larry Tripplett, who kicked back in Tahiti, and San Jose Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart, who went on the road with Pearl Jam.

Hanging Tough. The Magazine's Jeff Bradley checks in with the ex-major leaguers and failed prospects that populate the Nashua Pride, an Independent minor league team. Why do they keep playing way after their time is up? They're driven by a common dream - to stay in the game, and maybe have one more go at "The Show."

2003 X GAMES IX PREVIEW:

Mild Child. Tim Struby profiles skate champion Eric Koston, who makes some of the illest, scariest street stuff look easy. In other words, he's too good for his own good. How bad is that?

Road Trippin'. Zev Borow trekked all over Southern California searching for the soul of X. Borow saw a lot, heard a lot, and got lost a lot.

Soul Sports. The Magazine travels with a variety of X Games athletes to that "special place." For skateboarder Andy Macdonald, it's the Encinitas YMCA's skate park. Surfer Rob Machado calls it Malibu; BMXer Cory Nastazio heads for Sheep Hills; and Moto X rider Carey Hart retreats to the Dunes of Glamis.

OTHER FEATURES:

Lost & Found. The Toronto Blue Jays almost gave up on pitcher Roy Halladay. The Magazine's Buster Olney reports they gave him one last chance to learn how to pitch. Smart play.

Learning Curve. This summer, golfer Michelle Wie took a crash course in golf, grumpy rivals and growing up. As The Magazine's Eric Adelson reveals, so far her GPA is a 4.0.

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