Penicheiro signs with Sparks

The Sparks have signed WNBA veteran Ticha Penicheiro, who helped lead the Sacramento Monarchs to the championship in 2005.

Griner scores 26 as Baylor stops short-handed Kansas State

Brittney Griner had her fourth career dunk on the way to 26 points and blocked eight shots to singlehandedly overwhelm Kansas State defensively, lifting Baylor (No. 17 ESPN/USA Today, No. 15 AP) to a 65-47 victory over the Wildcats on Wednesday night.

'Right now, someone else is getting better'

Cross Country Runner of the Year Lukas Verzbicas of Carl Sandburg (Orland Park, Ill.) keeps his edge by never taking anything for granted

GameDay a great experience for Geno, UConn

...all the "appropriate" times (such as a feature story that included video of former Tennessee player Candace Parker and, of course, coach Pat Summitt). Classes don't start until Tuesday here on UConn's...

Easy to forget Griner's a freshman

Brittney Griner has physical skills that, frankly, are unprecedented in our sport, and there's no doubt she'll change the game. Someday we'll know where she stands among the best players ever, but don't forget she's just a freshman.

OTL: Johnny Weir is a real man

He wears spandex and sequins. He twirls in the air. But this flamboyant figure skater also oozes toughness, athleticism and his own brand of macho.

Baylor cruises by Texas State to give Mulkey her 250th win

Brittney Griner dunked twice and scored 26 points while No. 5 Baylor nearly set a record for points allowed by thrashing Texas State 99-18 Saturday night.

Friday's practice report

WALTHAM, Mass. -- The Celtics looked like they were playing a game of musical shirts as they closed practice Friday at the Sports Authority Training C...

NFL expert picks are 2009's top search

ESPN.com ranks the top searches of the year for 2009.

A chance encounter with Candace Parker has Meighan Simmons dreaming of following in the WNBA star's footsteps

Griner 2 blocks short of a triple-double in Baylor's victory

Brittney Griner had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and eight blocks to help Baylor (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) hold off Arizona State (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 14 AP) 70-66 on Sunday night in the Las Vegas Hoops Classic.

Simmons calls the shots

From the time she was 8, Meighan Simmons knew she wanted to play for the best. After a chance encounter with Candace Parker, Steele's star guard will get her wish.

2. Candace Parker

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 23: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives the ball against Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix...

Rivals ready for the next chapter

Stanford trails Tennessee 21-5 in their all-time series, but Saturday's clash between the country's second- and third-ranked teams -- both of which are unbeaten -- promises to add a great chapter to the rivalry.

...Arena on December 6, 2009 in Sacramento, California. The Heat won 115-102. PHOENIX - SEPTEMBER 25: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots a free throw in Game Two of the Western...