Super 15

They’re the must-reads, the ones we click each day and spend a few minutes with regardless of their topic or angle. They turn a phrase, make us think, make us laugh and come strong. They don’t just spew opinion, they report and make their points succinctly.

They are the 15 best sports columnists in the United States. If you’re not reading them already, you should be.

Geoff Calkins, Memphis Commercial Appeal

John Canzano, The Oregonian

Gregg Doyel, CBSSportsline.com

Bob Kravitz, Indianapolis Star

Rick Morrissey, Chicago Tribune

Bill Plaschke, L.A. Times

Joe Posnanski, Kansas City Star

Rick Reilly, ESPN.com

William Rhoden, NY Times

T.J. Simers, L.A. Times

Bill Simmons, ESPN.com

Jason Whitlock, Kansas City Star (and bonus Whitlock here, from Foxsports.com)

Michael Wilbon, Washington Post

Mike Wise, Washington Post

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com