A look back at the week that was in sports, through the voices that tell the stories. Did we miss a column? Let us know in the comments.

Top Columns of the Week, August 17 to August 23, 2009

1. Can't Hate Vick After Contrite Interview – Gregg Doyel, CBS Sports

2. Woods Choked – Jay Mariotti, FanHouse

3. The Strasburg Era Arrives, For Now – Thom Loverro, Washington Times

4. Vikings Using Favre to Play Political Football - Jason Whitlock, Kansas City Star

5. Peter King Falls out of Love with Brett Favre – Josh Levin, Slate

6. Bolt's Performance Inspires Awe and Suspicion – Michael Wilbon, Washington Post

7. Drug Testing Trumped by Gender Testing – Gwen Knapp, San Francisco Chronicle

8. Burress' Punishment Seems a Crime – Phil Sheridan, Philadelphia Inquirer

9. NCAA is a Joke and Calipari's the One Laughing – Mark Kriegel, Fox Sports

10. Pete Rose Should be Reinstated – Mike Schmidt, Associated Press