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

19 Results for baseball today

The masterful cool of Kenny Williams

Scoop Jackson, ESPN.com

Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams pulled off one of the biggest deals of his career, but you couldn't tell from his face.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2009

When the fairways weren't fair

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

A documentary about the history of African-American golfers speaks some truths that need to be heard. Scoop Jackson

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009

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

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

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

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

Boxing's black eye

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

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

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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

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

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

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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

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

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

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

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

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

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