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Who needs the Olympics? Not New York

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

The awarding of the 2012 Games to London has already turned into New York's rejection of the Olympics, not the other way around.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2005

Going out with style

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

While it's sad to see Jack Nicklaus finally store away the clubs for good, it would be sadder to see him put off retirement, writes ESPN.com's Ray Ratto.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2005

The Irish's new B.M.O.C.

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

On the field and at the podium, head coaches like ND's Charlie Weis represent a minority group of their own.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2004

No vote of confidence for Rose

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Wade Boggs indulged in women and Darryl Strawberry drugs, but gambling remains the one vice that will keep a player out of the Hall of Fame, as Pete Rose knows.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2004

Can Knight Phil the void?

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Phil Knight is retiring to become "the world's No 1 sports fan," but it's hard to imagine him heckling the refs in all the Romance languages.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2004

Bonds testifies to BALCO grand jury

Ray Ratto, ESPN.com

Barry Bonds doesn't do a lot of personal appearances as a general rule, but grand juries are even more persistent than media dolts, so when he was told to show up Thursday in his best gray suit and be ready to sing, he showed up all dressed up.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2003

49ers prove patience isn't always virtuous

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

The 49ers got their ... They got the right ... They got someone to take their head coaching job.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2003

Mariucci was fighting a winless battle

Ray Ratto, ESPN.com

The 49ers' brass likely had decided to can Steve Mariucci well before last Sunday's embarrassment against the Bucs.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2003

Another thorny issue for Selig

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

If Pete Rose can get into the Hall, then dig up those arguments for Shoeless Joe's inclusion, too.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2002

Janikowski needs a good, swift kick

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN.com's Ray Ratto has a few suggestions on how the Raiders should handle the troubled Sebastian Janikowski.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2002

Not to be too judgmental ...

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

When considering cuts, sports that use judges should be judged too dishonest for the Olympics.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2002

Kent making things tough on Giants

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Is Jeff Kent worth keeping? The way he's hitting, the Giants may have no choice.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2002

Lottery Day deals Warriors typical hand

Ray Ratto, Special to ESPN.com

Sunday's NBA draft lottery was another opportunity to watch Warriors GM Garry St. Jean grit his teeth.

Story | May 20, 2002