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10 Spot: Comfortable confines in NFC

Adam Schefter, ESPN.com

If the NFC playoffs began today, every round would be played in temperature-controlled environments, writes Adam Schefter.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

FavreWatch: Chasing Jim Marshall

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...is showing up for work every day. Many moons ago, I covered the Baltimore Orioles when Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games. There were regular calls for Ripken...

Blog | September 16, 2009

Summer of Mailbag revisited

Bill Simmons, Page 2

While the Summer of Mailbag may have been derailed, Bill Simmons still delivers the latest and greatest the readers have to offer.

Story | August 27, 2009

Whisenhunt toast of the town in Augusta

Mike Sando, NFC West

...least 21 merit badges, assuming basic requirements have not changed. Baseball great and Augusta GreenJackets owner Cal Ripken Jr. was there as part of the Friends of Scouting dinner. Whisenhunt received a police escort...

Blog | April 17, 2009

Double Coverage: Debating a longer season

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky and Mike Sando Is more better? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is confident the answer is yes. At the recent own...

Blog | April 01, 2009

Double Coverage: Debating a longer season

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky and Mike Sando Is more better? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is confident the answer is yes. At the recent own...

Blog | April 01, 2009

Stats Don't Lie

Rob "Stats" Guerrera, ESPNRadio.com

Rob "Stats Guerrera brings his trademark negativity from Mike & Mike in the Morning to ESPNRadio.com.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009

Favre's 'penalty lap' draws attention

Tim Graham, AFC East

...it was." The run began as drudgery, but the fans whooped it up like he was Cal Ripken Jr. circling Camden Yards. "It was a penalty lap, but the fans turned it into a...

Blog | August 10, 2008

Mike & Mike in the Morning

Ron Jaworski says Brett's Favre's iron man streak is more impressive than Cal Ripken Jr.'s because of the defenseless hits you are so prone to as a quarterback. Plus...

Audio PodCast | February 13, 2009

James Hensley wins December 'Streak for the Cash' prize

Jason Gilbert, ESPN.com

Profiling James Hensley, December's Streak for the Cash monthly winner.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Here's the skinny on this summer's sports books

DJ Gallo, Page 2

Looking for some quality sports books this summer? DJ Gallo tells us which ones are worth buying.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2008

1980s vs. Today: Superstar athletes

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

Was the sports world better back in the 1980s, or is it better today? Page 2 is hosting the debate, here focusing on superstar athletes.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008

Time for another Boston breakdown

Bill Simmons, Page 2 columnist

As the '08 Celtics prepare for the postseason, the Sports Guy compares them to the famed 1986 squad.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008

Amazing Streaks/Air Balls

...break Brett Favre's consecutive starts record in 2013. We debate the more amazing streak: Favre or Ripken? We look back at the life and times when Favre broke into the league, including gas being...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | March 05, 2008

THE BIZ: BRETT FAVRE

Peter Keating

...few athletes embody everything a team's fans love about their franchise — Michael Jordan and Cal Ripken Jr. come to mind — and whenever one of them calls it quits, it sends ripples...

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008