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 2 to August 8, 2010

1. A-Rod's Tainted Quest for Baseball History- Bob Klapisch, Fox Sports

2. If Lance Is Guilty, He's the Most Vile Cheat Ever- Mark Kriegel, Fox Sports

3. Rice a Perfect Fit for Hall of Fame- Mark Purdy, San Jose Mercury News

4. Tiger's Slide No Longer Surprising- Steve Elling, CBS Sports

5. Why the NCAA Has Such a Sorry Reputation- Andy Staples, Sports Illustrated

6. Stunning Ending Keeps Silva Perfect in UFC- Rick Hurd, Oakland Tribune

7. Are We Wrong Again About Steroids?- Joe Posnanski, Sports Illustrated

8. White Sox Cowardly in Not Backing Ozzie- Joe Cowley, Chicago Sun-Times

9. NCAA's Financial Hypocrisy Must End- Bob Kravitz, Indianapolis Star

10. Favre Loves Playing Mind Games- Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune