Notes, Stats and Trends: Dec. 31, 2008

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CLIP REEL: SPORTS QUOTABLES

...into the Tennis HOF. Joe Paterno enters the College Football HOF. Michael Irvin's Hall of Fame speech...

Pro sports figures more invested in this presidential campaign

Republicans maintain the lead in presidential campaign contributions from professional sports figures, but the gap is narrowing. Analysts point to the candidates' popularity and to Capitol Hill's interest in steroids, spying and cheating in sports.

Our favorite streaks

The Rockets' 19-game winning streak has Page 2 thinking of its favorite streaks.

Top ESPN searches of 2005

Top ESPN searches of 2005

Top ESPN searches of 2006

Top ESPN searches of 2006

A reason to celebrate sports: Buck O'Neil

Richard Lapchick says the passing of Buck O'Neil last week should give us all pause to reflect on the integration of sports.

V Foundation Auction On-Air Items

Here are the items thay were up for auction on-air on July 12, 2006 in the second annual Don't Ever Give Up V Foundation Auction.

Chat Archive: Special Guests 2004

The Special Guest 2004 Chat Archive

The members of the Writers' Bloc predict a few things we're sure to see in 2004.

Exhibits: East Coast bias doesn't exist

No, East Coast bias does not exist. Here are 10 example that prove so.

Bob Picozzi, Did You Knowsie

Bob Picozzi, Did You Knowsie

Bob Picozzi, Did You Knowsie July-Sept. 2002

Bob Picozzi, Did You Knowsie July-Sept. 2002

Extra Point/June

Extra Point/June

March Moments

March 1 Baseball: 1969: The Mick calls it quits. Mickey Mantle, the 37-year-old slugger for the New York Yankees, announces his retirement with a to...