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What everyone is talking about in baseball: Watercooler talk from ESPN.com contributors.

17 Results for baseball today

Manny being … MVP?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Yes, Manny Ramirez has played just two months with the Dodgers, but he has a case for being the NL's MVP.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008

My idea of real fantasy football

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop's idea of fantasy football is talking pigskin with a group of women over drinks.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008

Bernie Mac loved sports … and learned from sports

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Bernie Mac wasn't just a beloved comedian. He was also a passionate sports fan.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

Boxing's black eye

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Everybody talks about the declining population of black baseball players. But what about the decline of black boxers?

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2008

We're all lucky to witness Peterson's awakening

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson considers himself lucky to have witnessed Adrian Peterson's coming out party.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007

Waging war amid shadows: The saga of a Bonds jersey

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In an act of defiance, Scoop Jackson purchased a Barry Bonds jersey and wore it around Chicago. What was the reaction?

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2007

Time to put away the singles, fellas

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

In the name of career preservation, the days of athletes frequenting strip clubs need to end, writes Page 2's Scoop Jackson.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007

The heart of the matter

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From Roger Federer's big year to "Forty Million Dollar Slaves," Scoop Jackson runs down the 10 most important stories for him in 2006.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2006

The story of my life

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Shaq hates me, LeBron hates me, players think I'm cheap … but I'm here to stay, says the NBA's new basketball.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2006

Football was all Clarett had

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When Maurice Clarett lost football, he lost everything. That's why his arrest this week was the best thing that ever happened to him.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2006

The truth remains undiscovered

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Barry Bonds is guilty. But the blame for his steroid use lies with baseball's ignoring what was going on in its sport, writes Scoop Jackson.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2006

Walking through the fire

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The 1966 Texas Western Miners won the NCAA title. But it's who they beat that makes their story so important, writes Scoop Jackson.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2006

Pride of the South Side

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The White Sox winning the World Series may not have capture the nation's attention. But the love shown by the South Side was deep in the 'Hood.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005

Extra South Side Perception

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Even though the White Sox still need two for the title, Scoop Jackson can't get 'Journey' out of his head.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2005

Which Sox skipper will prevail?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

After two games in Chicago, Terry Francona must convince his team it can come back -- and Ozzie Guillen must convince his team two games mean nothing.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005