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NCAA makes another problem go away

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

The NIT sued the NCAA -- and settled for millions -- another sign that the biggest bull in the ring always wins.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2005

Hawks' turmoil provides off-court entertainment

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

While Joe Johnson waits, the Hawks' ownership group battles in court, providing entertainment money can't buy.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2005

Johnson heads to Atlanta, never to be heard from

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Johnson must have some good reasons for wanting to play in Atlanta. Ray Ratto just can't think of any.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2005

The Boss celebrates in his own special style

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

George Steinbrenner turned 75 July 4th, firmly in control of his team and his place in history, writes Ray Ratto. • OTL

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2005

Excuses, excuses

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Those jockey who don't have the fastest horse in the Kentucky Derby better have a good excuse.

Story | May 06, 2005

The punch line that's no joke

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Temple's basketball "goon" looks to put a hurtin' on opposing players on the football field next season.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2005

Ode to the old-schoolers

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

From Mikan to Magic to Marbury, music of varying genres has long been a staple of NBA players who've danced to the beat of their own generation.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2005

The ones responsible remain unscathed

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Funny that the people who caused the NHL to cancel the season are the ones who seem to be suffering the least.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2005

After five months, the obvious becomes official

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Not only couldn't they figure out how to solve their own problems, but NHL owners also couldn't figure out how to cancel the season correctly.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2005

How desperate were they?

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

John Madden, not Terrell Owens, was the first pick to be paired with Nicollete Sheridan in the infamous Monday Night Football tease.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2005

Summary judgment

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Neither George Steinbrenner nor Donald Trump would have the guts to fire someone during a game like Sally Anthony did her Nashville Rhythm's coach.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

The real marketing 'genius'

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

More than just the NBA's maverick owner, Mark Cuban knows how to get his money's worth from league fines.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2004

The head cheerleader

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Rudy T might want to grab some pom-poms with the way he's been kissing up to Kobe Bryant.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2004

Pain sets in on second night

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Memorable moments that never happened mar the opening week's inaction of the NHL season that isn't.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2004

What have you done lately?

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Coach Bob Ladouceur surely will have to take the fall after De La Salle's football team lost its first game in 12 years.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2004