23 Results for chris rivas

NHRA's female stars idled by economy

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

The economy is hitting the NHRA like every other sport, but especially prone to its impact are the now-sidelined female drivers who were once stars.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Cruz Pedregon wins Funny Car title with help of friends and family

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Cruz Pedregon played the NHRA's playoffs game to perfection, winning his second career Funny Car title Sunday at the Auto Club Finals, writes John Schwarb.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Funny Car Countdown battle now Cruz Pedregon's to lose

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

Cruz Pedregon won for the second consecutive race to overtake Tim Wilkerson for the points lead in NHRA Funny Car.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

Drivers expect to fight through their grief in Norwalk

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Less than a week after losing one of their own in a fiery qualifying accident, NHRA competitors will put on their game faces and get back to work in Norwalk, Ohio, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

Holeshot wins the order of the day at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Faster is not always better. Tony Schumacher and others proved that statement Sunday with holeshot victories at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008

Weather could be wild card at prestigious Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher has a whopping 190-point lead over Antron Brown in the Top Fuel standings, but bad luck always seems to follow the five-time world champ into Englishtown, N.J.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

Kurt Johnson riding high in Pro Stock with another winning weekend

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

He may not admit it publicly, but Pro Stock driver Kurt Johnson may finally be the family standard-bearer after Sunday's win at the Route 66 Nationals. With Hall of Fame father Warren still competing, that's saying something, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008

Championship contenders chasing consistency and momentum at Gateway

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Just how good is Ashley Force? Another victory or final-round finish this weekend at Gateway International Raceway would go a long way to establish her as a genuine championship heavyweight, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008

The 2009 Pierre Rankings: The full list

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

The full list of hitters and their Pierre Rankings for 2009.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Pirates want to win without committing long-term dollars

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Because the Pirates are committed to a long-term rebuilding plan, a 17th straight losing season is almost inevitable.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Daily Notes for Wednesday: Keep eye on Pedro, Francis

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at Wednesday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Huntington: 'We need to make decisions for the right reasons'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Logic says it's going to take a while, but the Pirates have put a plan in place that focuses on the type of ground-floor, foundation-building moves that will have an enduring effect.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2008

Va. Tech's coaching makes Hokies special

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

From Virginia Tech to Clemson, Todd McShay breaks down the top special teams of 2006.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006

'Canes special teams hard to top

Todd McShay, Scouts, Inc.

Devin Hester is the main reason the Hurricanes have the best special teams in the nation.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 13, 2005

Not crazy about crooked caps

Paul Lukas, Special to Page 2

MLB doesn't have an official rule about cap alignment -- but why do these guys have to wear their caps crooked?

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2005