Rally in the Valley

...but lesser destination. Friday night's pep rally included all of central casting's accoutrements. There were cheerleaders. And the dance team. The Big Blue Band played. And the Nittany Lion mascot ran around. Videos...

College Basketball Tip-Off

In just a few days, one of the most exciting seasons on the sports calendar begins. It's a season full of tremendous efforts and nail-biting finishes, jam-packed...

Distractions continue for Woods, field

Traditionally, fans at golf tournaments are seen but preferably not heard. That's certainly not the case at the HSBC in China, where Tiger Woods and many in the field battle constant camera clicks and ringing cell phones, writes ESPN.com's Dan Washburn.

Chase Utley: Great ... or Greatest?

...very different era -- and is a better defender than Mr. Hornsby.I've been as big a cheerleader for Chase Utley as anyone these last few years. But the greatest second baseman, ever? Beginning with...

Russillo on the Road: Eugene

Russillo on the Road: Eugene

Dreaming of Colts vs. Saints on Feb. 7

Tuesday Morning Quarterback says the Colts and Saints both won't go undefeated, but would make a fabulous Super Bowl pairing.

New York Jets cheerleader during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J...

Titans Cheerleader

A San Diego Chargers cheerleader cheers in a Halloween costume during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Nov. 1...

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 01: An Arizona Cardinal's cheerleader performs during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on November...

Brett Favre dilemma: Lambeau edition

How did an ardent Brett Favre supporter and lifelong Packers fan reconcile his game-day feelings?

Top search topic: NFL expert picks

ESPN.com ranks the top searches for October 2009.

Clemson routs Coastal Carolina behind Ford

Danario Alexander caught two touchdown passes while Missouri's swarming defense had eight sacks and forced four turnovers, helping the Tigers hold off Colorado, 36-17, on Saturday to end a three-game slide.

Mailbag: Hello again

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Stephen in Indianapolis writes: We've seen good and bad from Garcon, but one thing that has impressed me the mos...

Fear And Loathing In Fantasy Football

Matthew Berry bares his deepest fears about this fantasy football season as he lays out his Loves and Hates for Week 8 of the fantasy football season.