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| SUNDAY CONVERSATION |
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Warren Sapp still on the defensive
Only on ESPN.com: Warren Sapp Sunday Conversation. |
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| NFL |
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Could Jon Kitna be the NFL MVP?
Don't look now, but quarterback Jon Kitna is having an MVP-caliber season for the Bengals. |
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Madden: If the wind blows, Titans could fall
Even though the Jets and Titans records may signal a potential blowout, this game could be closer than it looks if the wind kicks up at the Meadowlands. |
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The Week 13 injury report
Check out all the key injuries from Week 13 of the NFL season. |
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Why Pats and Colts are thankful to be 9-2
Former AFC East rivals, the Patriots and Colts meet in the top matchup on the Week 13 schedule. |
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Why the run is now king in Green Bay
It's Ahman Green, not Brett Favre, who is carrying the Packers on their playoff run this time around. |
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Why the Pats' success is more than Belichick
Coach Bill Belichick has done a remarkable job this season, but the Patriots front office should not be overlooked. |
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| NBA |
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Why the Bulls should have hired Fratello
If the Bulls wanted a real high-intensity coach, they would've hired Mike Fratello, not Scott Skiles. |
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Why Larry Brown is no stranger to homecomings
Allen Iverson and the 76ers are the latest to experience Larry Brown's comeback tour of previous teams. |
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Why John Paxson had seen enough of Bulls
General Manager John Paxson couldn't wait any longer to start shaping the Bulls into his blue-collar image. |
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Vitale: Mourning's intensity made him special
I was so sad when I learned Monday that Alonzo Mourning's basketball career has come to such an abrupt end. |
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Why loss of Mourning may cost Byron Scott
Byron Scott lost an ardent supporter in Alonzo Mourning. The next thing he loses could be his job. |
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Will Kobe play for the Clippers next year?
Don't laugh. Kobe Bryant leaving the Lakers for the Clippers is the only scenario that makes any sense. |
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Why Kobe has never felt so alone
His life under fire in two different courts, Kobe has never felt so alone. |
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Top 10 best sports inventions
Page 2's Jim Caple keeps score on the greatest inventions in sports history, from Nerf to sports bras. |
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What some legends think of LeBron
From what Isiah Thomas, Bob Cousy and Mark Price have seen, the Cavaliers are in good hands with LeBron. |
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| COLLEGE FOOTBALL |
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Chat during today's games with ESPN's crew
Send your questions and get interactive analysis from Jim Donnan on this week's top games. |
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Why college football rivalries are complex
The college football rivalry is a complicated thing for various reasons. Georgia and Georgia Tech know exactly why. |
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Why Auburn is mishandling coach situation
Auburn's not-so-secret meeting with Louisville coach Bobby Petrino about its not-so-open head coaching job burned everyone who was involved. |
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Why former Buffs QB John Hessler is thankful
John Hessler beat A&M; and Oklahoma one season. Now, he's trying to beat a horrific accident. |
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| NHL |
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Why outdoor hockey was a success
The Zaboni hits the great outdoors with Jamie Allison and Tim Kerr along for the ride. |
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Why Scott Stevens is still a force
The more times have changed, the more New Jersey's Scott Stevens has remained the same. |
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Has the balance of power shifted in the NHL?
The East is beating up on the West this season. Is it a new trend or just an anomaly? |
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| COLLEGE BASKETBALL |
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Bob Knight: How success has earned respect
Love him or hate him, you have to respect what Bob Knight has accomplished. |
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Vitale: Bill Self has started well at Kansas
New Kansas coach Bill Self led his Jayhawks to a big early win over Tom Izzo and Michigan State. |
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Which top teams play the best competition?
So, which top 25 teams will play the best competition ... and who'll just be padding their early records? |
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How UConn's other freshmen are stepping up
While Charlie Villanueva sits, UConn is getting plenty of quality minutes from Josh Boone and Marcus Williams. |
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Why Temple and Villanova had a unique opener
A Big Five game that tipped off at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning got ugly in the wee hours of the morning. |
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Will Big Ten finally be up for the challenge?
With the right teams playing and Duke on the road, the Big Ten may finally be up to the Challenge. |
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Why ACC/Big Ten Challenge is a welcome change
The ACC/Big Ten Challenge is a welcome change of pace from the typical early-season nonconference blowouts. |
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Vitale: 3 Big Ten questions
Dickie V asks three key questions about the Big Ten, including: Can Michigan State win it all? |
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Why it's too early to judge college teams
Sure, the basketball isn't great. But don't judge teams on their opening-night performances. |
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Why Maui offers a rare chance for some
A week in Hawaii offers some lower-profile programs the chance to shine on a national stage. |
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Vitale: 3 ACC questions
Dickie V asks three key questions about the ACC, including: How will UNC do under Roy Williams? |
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Why UConn's Villanueva is waiting to play
The nation's No. 1 team still isn't complete, which keeps UConn uncertain about its championship future. |
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Preseason Bracketology
Sure, we're four months away from Selection Sunday, but we can still draw up the NCAA Tournament bracket. |
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| WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL |
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Is UConn the favorite to win women's title?
Diana Taurasi helps make UConn the early favorite. But Duke and Texas aren't far behind. |
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Why this year's senior class is special
It won't be easy to say goodbye to Alana Beard, Diana Taurasi and the rest of the Class of 2004. |
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ESPN.com's preseason All-America team
Five players from five different conferences made the cut. But the Big Ten player might surprise you. |
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Creme's crop: Predicting the field of 64
March Madness is months away. But Charlie Creme has an idea of which teams might make up the field of 64. |
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| MLB |
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Gammons: How relentless Epstein closed deal
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein proved how valuable he is in acquiring Curt Schilling from Arizona. |
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Eleven possible free agent bargains
Cost-conscious teams could find plenty of good deals among the non-tendered players available. |
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Why baseball is held to a higher standard
The widespread anger over baseball's steroid controversy shows the national pastime is held to a higher standard. |
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Why Bonds' accomplishments could be tarnished
The cloud of controversy continues to raise the eyebrow of suspicion of how Barry Bonds remains so good. |
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| AUTO RACING |
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Why was Winston Cup full of stories?
The season is over, but the book on this year's Cup campaign is filled with several key chapters. |
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| PAGE 2 |
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Why your alma mater may not deserve your coin
If you're embarassed by your alma mater, Page 2's Jim Caple says send your school a message -- shut your wallet. |
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Top 10 worst No. 1 picks of all-time
They were once the hottest of hot prospects. Now, they're on the list of Page 2's top 10 draft flameouts. |
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| ESPN THE MAGAZINE |
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Cut and Run
In the game behind the game, the guys with the juice still have the edge. |
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How Jason White has surprised his teammates
How's this for a trade? Jason White's two ACLs for a national title and a Heisman. |
