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, October 26 to November 1, 2009

1. Players Finally Take Control of NHLPA – Bruce Arthur, National Post

2. Donaghy's Botched Book Deal Could Help NBA – Kevin Hench, Fox Sports

3. In Soccer, It's Manchester Divided – Dave Kansas, Wall Street Journal

4. This Year, SEC Football Is Overrated - Gregg Doyel, CBS Sports

5. It's Truly Time for Big Baby to Grow Up – Bob Ryan, Boston Globe

6. Bradford Already Biggest Story of NFL Draft – Jake Trotter, Oklahoman

7. Selig Errs With Free Pass for McGwire – Christine Brennan, USA Today

8. Dodgers Will Get Hurt in This Divorce – T.J. Simers, Los Angeles Times

9. Replay Talk Not Even a Close Call – Chris De Luca, Chicago Sun Times

10. Redskins in State of Complete Disarray - Mike Wise, Washington Post