Raider. QB Crusher. Murderer?

Some of his friends and teammates remember Anthony Wayne Smith as a strange and volatile guy, prone to paranoia and outrageous lies. Others recall a gentle giant who gave to charity and mentored kids. None would have predicted that he'd retire from football to a life of arson, torture, and murder—but that's exactly what prosecutors allege. As the former defensive end (57 1/2 career sacks) waits trial for four killings over a nine-year span, Kathy Dobie unravels a life that made his violence on the field seem like child's play

On a cool, drizzly February night in 2003, at one thirty or so in the morning, a police officer cruising down Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica spotted flames shooting horizontally out a window of the Simply Sofas furniture showroom. From overhead he could hear popping sounds as the fire leapt up to eat at the power lines in the street outside. Inside, the blaze spread quickly, engulfing upholstery and wood, roaring up through the roof and melting the metal skin right off the loading dock door.

Bomb Shells

The bomber jacket, code-named the G-1, has been military issue since 1947, was popularized by Top Gun, and has now been twisted and tweaked by a slew of fresh designers. We tapped Homeland Marine Damian Lewis to show you five ways to wear it

 

 So What Makes It a Bomber, Anyway?

Here's how to ID a legit G-1: Shearling collar. Zip front. Cropped at the waist. Makes you look dogfight-ready.

Bomber jacket, $2,125 by J.Lindeberg. Shirt, $245 by Nick Wooster for Hamilton 1883. Jeans, $128 by A|X Armani Exchange. Tie, $195 by Burberry Prorsum. Shoes, $850 by Ralph Lauren. Socks by Falke. Sunglasses by Persol. Tan bag by Zara. Other bags by Louis Vuitton.

Damian Lewis—Nick Brody on Showtime's Homeland—has played so many Yanks that "at this point, I don't know what accent will come out when I order coffee in the morning." The accent this a.m. is British, because that's what he is, but you'd be forgiven for not knowing, since he's so good at playing classically coiled, laconic American men (see also HBO's Band of Brothers). So good, in fact, that it's startling—even anticlimactic—to find that Lewis is a bit of a goofball. "I know it looks like I'm thinking deep thoughts on the show," he says, "but I'm probably just trying to remember my next line." Whatever he's actually doing, as Brody—a U.S. Marine turned terrorist mole/congressman—he has made one of TV's most fascinatingly fucked-up men both credible and sympathetic. "He's a lot of fun to play," says Lewis, who just won an Emmy for the role, "because he behaves badly in extremis." Think Breaking Bad's Walter White, only with hair, abs, and hotter sex. (It helps when Claire Danes and the jaw-dropping Morena Baccarin are the bedmates.) Come to think of it, Lewis's greatest feat might be his simplest: bringing sexy gingers back.

—Mary Kaye Schilling

Bomber jacket, $3,100 and sneakers, $700 by Dior Homme. Cardigan, $75 by J.Crew. T-shirt, $20 by Uniqlo. Chinos, $225 by Levi's Made & Crafted. Socks by Pantherella. Watch by Hermès

 Upgrade to First Class
Modern designers aren't slavish to the original—they're reimagining it. Louis Vuitton's current take is luxe silk, not leather.

Bomber jacket, $216 by ASOS. Shirt, $545 by Louis Vuitton. Tie, $180 by Salvatore Ferragamo. Pants (suit), $1,395 by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Shoes, $1,530 by Tom Ford. Socks by Turnbull & Asser. Tie bar by The Tie Bar. Watch by Hamilton.

Get a Room
Right now, New York's nightlife revolves around its hotels, and this place, the NoMad, is where it's at. The locals have to jockey for tables at the restaurant or have an in to get up to the rooftop bar. But to skip the hassle and see as much of the hotel as Damian Lewis did on our shoot, just book a room.

Take the Bomber to New Altitudes
Sure, it's a tough-guy leather jacket. But you don't have to reach for jeans and a tee. Wear it like you would a blazer—and keep the tie.

Bomber jacket, $5,150 by Louis Vuitton. Turtleneck, $795 by Canali. Pants, $265 by Bespoke.

Smooth Landing
Cruise's Top Gun bomber was cut for a retired admiral with a beer gut. Twenty-six years later, we wear them so they fit snug as armor, like this wool flannel version.

Bomber jacket, $1,250 by Ovadia & Sons. Shirt, $225 by Seize sur Vingt. Tie, $115 by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Pants, $127 by Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen. Shoes, $725 by O'Keeffe. Sunglasses by Garrett Leight. Watch by TAG Heuer.

More E! than ESPN: 20 Famous Athletes Who Aren't Famously Athletic

Ballers and Chains
"Ballers" used loosely: Whether with their teams or around paparazzi, these guys are usually in the way of someone else's shot.

Marko Jaric (Adrianna Lima's husband)
One of these things, an NBA no-name last seen playing in Italy, is not like the other, a Victoria's Secret model and our de facto Miss Universe. But you already knew there is no God, right?

Hank Baskett (Kendra Wilkinson's husband)
When Baskett's Colts and fellow E!-lister Reggie Bush's Saints met in Super Bowl XLIV, it was billed by some (hint: not us) as "Kendra versus Kim." While Bush added to a career full of nondescript performances, Baskett had the only notable one of his, bouncing off his facemask the surprise onside kick that led to the Saints' momentum-shifting score. So, guess we know who won that battle: the people of New Orleans.

Eric Johnson (Jessica Simpson's fiancé)
Even the most bigoted Romophobe would have to admit that this former tight end, whose NFL stint lasted all of seven seasons, is a downgrade from Tony in the career department.

Mike Fisher (Carrie Underwood's husband)
See Simpson, Jessica. Though if someone watched hockey, they'd make the case that the Nashville Predators center is actually a pretty good player. That's your cue, guys. Anyone?

Mike Comrie (Hilary Duff's husband)
The third most-asked question this week, after "Did you know that Hilary Duff is pregnant?" and "Who the hell cares?" is "Who the hell is Mike Comrie?" The answer: an NHL career journeyman, which is like the double whammy of major-league irrelevancy.

rophies Without Trophies
We'll come out and say it: Attractive women get a lot of attention in sports. For better or worse, these sexy sportswomen usually get better spreads in Sports Illustrated than in Vegas.

Anna Kournikova
The prototypical hot female athlete who can't and shouldn't be taken seriously, winning far more Sexiest Women titles than WTA singles tournaments. And we don't really have to count, because the latter is zero.

Maria Sharapova
When the relative unknown upset Serena Williams at Wimbledon at the age of 17, hopes were high that we'd found a leggy yet legit tennis player. But a string of injuries and Grand Slam disappointments later, the undoubtedly talented Sharapova is still raking in more attention from her swimsuit shoots, and more money from her record endorsement deal with Nike, than from her success on the court.

Michelle Wie
It's hard to live up to being hyped as a phenom since the age of 13, but winning more than two LPGA tournaments would be a good step. More proof that the only missing pieces from Annika Sörenstam's career were pin-up good looks and not being accused of being a man.

Danica Patrick
Unlike Tiger, it's not for past success that Danica Patrick's results get Woods-like special placement in every race update. Being the most successful woman in IndyCar and NASCAR history is a feel-good story; all those GoDaddy.com commercials, though, feel decidedly less clean.

Too Big to Fail
It's not all gossip rags and lad mags. These athletes have seen their share of sporting accomplishments—but for one reason or another, their brands are bigger than their bite.

Andy Roddick
Maybe he's had tragically poor timing. Maybe the prime of his career was snuffed out by one Roger Federer. Either way, as it stands, Andy Roddick is most famous for his supersonic serve, marrying this fetching lady, and the rest of his tennis game, in that order.

Yao Ming
He coulda been a contender. It's not the gentle giant's fault that "when healthy" will always be a glaring disclaimer to his often-dominant game. Nor is it the fault of millions of Chinese fans that they've had exactly one good reason to watch the NBA, and one shoo-in All-Star vote. Yao's global reach and impact make him a good candidate for the nebulous criteria of the Basketball Hall of Fame. His on-court career? Sadly, not so much.

David Beckham
Though the twice-runner-up for FIFA Player of the Year has had a fine career, it has long since taken a backseat to underwear ads and forming a power couple with Posh Spice. The only thing getting bent these days is L.A. Galaxy fans, as their cast-off Euro superstar spends most of his time either loafing around or being injured.

Apolo Ohno
What does it take for a speed skater to become a huge celebrity? Our quadrennial national fervor for sports we otherwise never watch is probably most of it; otherwise, Americans have probably seen more of him dancing with the stars than skating on the ice.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
It's easier to become one of the biggest names in NASCAR when your name comes from, well, one of the biggest names in NASCAR. Otherwise, 18 total Sprint Cup wins and zero championships doesn't translate into being the highest-paid driver in the sport.

Chad Ochocinco
Somewhere between the finely planned and heavily fined touchdown celebrations and the 2.6 million Twitter followers was an explosive All-Pro receiver. Too bad Chad seems to have lost a step in recent years without gaining a verbal filter; bets are on as to whether Eight Five will have more 1,000-yard seasons or name changes from here on out.

Joe Namath
Before we get Mean Green paint poured all over our cars, Broadway Joe is one of the coolest athletes of all time. He deserves credit for sporting a badass fur coat, as well the gigantic brass pair it must've taken to guarantee victory over the Colts in Super Bowl III. That said, a 50.1% completion percentage, a 2-1 record in the playoffs, and 173 touchdowns to 220 picks aren't exactly legendary. In fact, Super Bowl aside, the rest of Namath's playing career probably comes third on his list of accomplishments, behind inspiring Kissing Suzy Kolber.

The Kardashian Annex
Not only can no one explain why they're famous, they've taken a whole crew of paramours along for the ride.

Lamar Odom
Sorry Lamar, but your Sixth Man of the Year award can't atone for marrying the most-maligned Kardashian sister and being plastered all over reality television. Stick to being the Lakers' all-purpose big man and WTF-tastic PowerBar commercials, though, and you might be all right.

Kris Humphries
Look, we like Kris Humphries. Dude can rock a swimsuit. But being an above-average forward for the Nets is invariably going to be overshadowed by marrying a Kardashian. Best of luck, Kris. Your wife is currently filing a lawsuit because someone looks like her, so you'll need it.

Bret Lockett
When you're an undrafted special teams player with seven tackles to your NFL career, a good way to upgrade your name cachet is alleging an affair with a famous socialite you've never met. In the words of TMZ: "Here comes the lawsuit!" On the plus side, it probably beats "Here comes Kris Humphries!"

Reggie Bush
After a Heisman-winning career at USC, the second pick in the 2006 draft has spent most of his time in the NFL producing middling stats yet being lauded by Saints brass as a critical part of their offense—so important that they traded him to the Dolphins this offseason as a salary dump. But hey, at least he isn't Matt Leinart.

More E! than ESPN: 20 Famous Athletes Who Aren't Famously Athletic

Marko Jaric (Adrianna Lima's husband)
One of these things, an NBA no-name last seen playing in Italy, is not like the other, a Victoria's Secret model and our de facto Miss Universe. But you already knew there is no God, right?

Hank Baskett (Kendra Wilkinson's husband)
When Baskett's Colts and fellow E!-lister Reggie Bush's Saints met in Super Bowl XLIV, it was billed by some (hint: not us) as "Kendra versus Kim." While Bush added to a career full of nondescript performances, Baskett had the only notable one of his, bouncing off his facemask the surprise onside kick that led to the Saints' momentum-shifting score. So, guess we know who won that battle: the people of New Orleans.

Eric Johnson (Jessica Simpson's fiancé)
Even the most bigoted Romophobe would have to admit that this former tight end, whose NFL stint lasted all of seven seasons, is a downgrade from Tony in the career department.

Mike Fisher (Carrie Underwood's husband)
See Simpson, Jessica. Though if someone watched hockey, they'd make the case that the Nashville Predators center is actually a pretty good player. That's your cue, guys. Anyone?

Mike Comrie (Hilary Duff's husband)
The third most-asked question this week, after "Did you know that Hilary Duff is pregnant?" and "Who the hell cares?" is "Who the hell is Mike Comrie?" The answer: an NHL career journeyman, which is like the double whammy of major-league irrelevancy.

Anna Kournikova
The prototypical hot female athlete who can't and shouldn't be taken seriously, winning far more Sexiest Women titles than WTA singles tournaments. And we don't really have to count, because the latter is zero.

Maria Sharapova
When the relative unknown upset Serena Williams at Wimbledon at the age of 17, hopes were high that we'd found a leggy yet legit tennis player. But a string of injuries and Grand Slam disappointments later, the undoubtedly talented Sharapova is still raking in more attention from her swimsuit shoots, and more money from her record endorsement deal with Nike, than from her success on the court.

Michelle Wie
It's hard to live up to being hyped as a phenom since the age of 13, but winning more than two LPGA tournaments would be a good step. More proof that the only missing pieces from Annika Sörenstam's career were pin-up good looks and not being accused of being a man.

Danica Patrick
Unlike Tiger, it's not for past success that Danica Patrick's results get Woods-like special placement in every race update. Being the most successful woman in IndyCar and NASCAR history is a feel-good story; all those GoDaddy.com commercials, though, feel decidedly less clean.

Andy Roddick
Maybe he's had tragically poor timing. Maybe the prime of his career was snuffed out by one Roger Federer. Either way, as it stands, Andy Roddick is most famous for his supersonic serve, marrying this fetching lady, and the rest of his tennis game, in that order.

Yao Ming
He coulda been a contender. It's not the gentle giant's fault that "when healthy" will always be a glaring disclaimer to his often-dominant game. Nor is it the fault of millions of Chinese fans that they've had exactly one good reason to watch the NBA, and one shoo-in All-Star vote. Yao's global reach and impact make him a good candidate for the nebulous criteria of the Basketball Hall of Fame. His on-court career? Sadly, not so much.

David Beckham
Though the twice-runner-up for FIFA Player of the Year has had a fine career, it has long since taken a backseat to underwear ads and forming a power couple with Posh Spice. The only thing getting bent these days is L.A. Galaxy fans, as their cast-off Euro superstar spends most of his time either loafing around or being injured.

Apolo Ohno
What does it take for a speed skater to become a huge celebrity? Our quadrennial national fervor for sports we otherwise never watch is probably most of it; otherwise, Americans have probably seen more of him dancing with the stars than skating on the ice.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
It's easier to become one of the biggest names in NASCAR when your name comes from, well, one of the biggest names in NASCAR. Otherwise, 18 total Sprint Cup wins and zero championships doesn't translate into being the highest-paid driver in the sport.

Chad Ochocinco
Somewhere between the finely planned and heavily fined touchdown celebrations and the 2.6 million Twitter followers was an explosive All-Pro receiver. Too bad Chad seems to have lost a step in recent years without gaining a verbal filter; bets are on as to whether Eight Five will have more 1,000-yard seasons or name changes from here on out.

Joe Namath
Before we get Mean Green paint poured all over our cars, Broadway Joe is one of the coolest athletes of all time. He deserves credit for sporting a badass fur coat, as well the gigantic brass pair it must've taken to guarantee victory over the Colts in Super Bowl III. That said, a 50.1% completion percentage, a 2-1 record in the playoffs, and 173 touchdowns to 220 picks aren't exactly legendary. In fact, Super Bowl aside, the rest of Namath's playing career probably comes third on his list of accomplishments, behind inspiring Kissing Suzy Kolber.

Lamar Odom (LA)
Sorry Lamar, but your Sixth Man of the Year award can't atone for marrying the most-maligned Kardashian sister and being plastered all over reality television. Stick to being the Lakers' all-purpose big man and WTF-tastic PowerBar commercials, though, and you might be all right.

Kris Humphries
Look, we like Kris Humphries. Dude can rock a swimsuit. But being an above-average forward for the Nets is invariably going to be overshadowed by marrying a Kardashian. Best of luck, Kris. Your wife is currently filing a lawsuit because someone looks like her, so you'll need it.

Bret Lockett
When you're an undrafted special teams player with seven tackles to your NFL career, a good way to upgrade your name cachet is alleging an affair with a famous socialite you've never met. In the words of TMZ: "Here comes the lawsuit!" On the plus side, it probably beats "Here comes Kris Humphries!"

Reggie Bush
After a Heisman-winning career at USC, the second pick in the 2006 draft has spent most of his time in the NFL producing middling stats yet being lauded by Saints brass as a critical part of their offense—so important that they traded him to the Dolphins this offseason as a salary dump. But hey, at least he isn't Matt Leinart.

Celebrity Style Evolution: Matt Damon

For years, Matt Damon's attitude toward style was thus: "Fuck you." Things have changed somewhat. The 41-year-old Oscar owner still doesn't dress to be the main attraction, but he has found his style in the form of unfussy minimalist threads. Along with his Good Will Hunting-fueled Cinderella ascent came a swarm of preppy golf course get-ups, super-sized fits and even a nasty bout of mom jeans. Damon's more concerned about impressing you with his work, which if you haven't noticed has been pretty consistent and virtually free of post-Oscar blunders—from reputable ensemble pieces (Ocean's Eleven, The Departed) to the blockbuster Bourne trilogy. Here, we follow the Contagion star's road from frat-boy frugal to suited-up linchpin.

Phase I: The Legend of Baggy Vance

At 22, Matt Damon may look graduation-day fresh, but no. He's just flipped higher learning the bird, dropping out of Harvard a year earlier only a few credits shy. He goes onto much better things—pretending to be a student in the 1950s dude-centric prep school drama School Ties.

Damon is still drowning in both anonymity and fabric in the form of massive Charlie Chaplin trousers with no crotch in sight. The size of his pants is inversely proportional to the amount of care he takes.

Phase II: A Burgeoning Caterpillar

Life is good. Good enough to splurge on a leather jacket from Wilsons. Good Will Hunting, the first screenplay Matt and BFF Ben Affleck ever wrote, has hearts aflutter. Their bromance is reaching PDA-level heights. Matt's solid choice of a slimmer-fitting V-neck sweater reveals the seeds of a future leading man.

Damon arrives to the 70th Annual Academy Awards with his mom, donning a respectable three-piece tux. He leaves with an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and Hollywood's false acceptance. His happiness is contagious and Champagne-fueled.

Matt has spent the past four years avoiding the Cuba Gooding Jr./Snow Dogs route to obscurity by choosing roles wisely—Saving Private Ryan, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ocean's Eleven. His style remains a mix of safe neutral suits and Chuck E. Cheese chic. Feels like something's missing here.

Phase III: A Star Is Bourne

A perfectly snug tee. The outline of what looks like a cell phone in his pocket. These clothes fit! Funny what a box office smash and a hot chick (now his wife, Luciana) can do. All roads lead to Matt's crowning achievement this year as People's Sexiest Man Alive. Sort of better than an Oscar.

Of note: During this time, Affleck, fresh off Daredevil and Gigli, has grown a beard of regret and loathing masked under a b-boy stance.

The mom jeans have spoken, and Matt's Red Sox allegiance causes a momentary relapse into shapeless boyhood clothing bliss.

Phase IV: A Style Assassin (Killing It in a Good Way)

It's taken two Ocean's sequels and countless George Clooney advice sessions for Damon to invest in a slender ensemble worthy of the term "dashing," not to mention a tie that pops.

If you were drinking a beverage, you probably just did a spit-take. Matt Damon is wearing colors. The style gods shed confused tears of joy.

While Affleck is back to starring in grade-A films, Damon's grown comfy in his role as one of Tinseltown's leading men. Black-on-black is apt. Bespoke suit. Spit-shined shoes. He's evolved. But something tells us his eff-you attitude is hiding in there somewhere.