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Five soccer teams give themselves a chance

Graham Hays

...things at the very least. Virginia: Last season brought the strangeness of an NCAA tournament without mainstays Connecticut and Santa Clara. Virginia looked like the vulnerable traditional power this fall, but while the Cavaliers aren...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Slew of great games coming our way

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From season openers on Nov. 13 all the way to Championship Week, the women's college basketball schedule packs a punch in 2009-10.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

NCAA soccer gains British influence

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's not abnormal to find a British player on an NCAA soccer roster, but the number of women crossing the Atlantic to play college ball has greatly increased over the past decade.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

That time of year, conference play is here

Graham Hays

Just as the frost on the windshield Sunday morning in Connecticut offered a reminder of what's ahead, the schedule shows that soccer season is already at its...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Wake Forest regroups after loss to UConn

Graham Hays

...No. 8 Wake Forest (7-1-0) will want to forget. A 4-2 loss against host Connecticut (4-2-0) not only ended the Demon Deacons' seven-game winning streak to open the season...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

WNBA is better than ever

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Whatever issues the WNBA might face at the gate and at the bank, Saturday's All-Star Game proved the WNBA product is better than ever before.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009

All-Stars know each other well

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

All-Stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are two of the most recognizable players in women's basketball. And the former teammates and champions know each other's games and personalities better than anybody.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

5 Burning Questions on 2010

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's been less than 24 hours since the NCAA softball season came to an end, but we're already pumped for next year. And we've got the answers to 5 Burning Questions on 2010.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Choosing right from wrong: to walk or not?

Graham Hays

...get from Bristol to Ann Arbor, Mich., you can make an almost immediate left turn upon leaving Connecticut and head south through New Jersey before heading west across Pennsylvania, or you can wait to cut...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009

Feindel pitches for more than softball

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Hayley Feindel is the complete softball package; a rare commodity for Coast Guard Academy. But she's not at the service school to focus on sports. After surviving Hurricane Katrina, Feindel is giving back.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Charles leads UConn to NCAA title

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Tina Charles has been overshadowed by Renee Montgomery and Maya Moore and borne the brunt of her coach's criticism throughout the season. But on Tuesday, the junior center ensured Connecticut would cap its perfect season and sixth national championship.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Behind the eyes of Renee Montgomery

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The eyes of Renee Montgomery speak volumes for the UConn point guard when she hasn't even said a thing. And after four seasons of leadership and growth, Montgomery's eyes tell the story of a champion.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Cardinals quickly climb into spotlight

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Win or lose Tuesday, the season has been a success for Louisville and coach Jeff Walz, who led the Cardinals to the NCAA title game in just his second season.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Burke leap of faith pays off

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From filling up water cups at practice to delivering a defensive performance and a pair of 3-pointers that helped upset Oklahoma, Becky Burke has come a long way for Louisville this season.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

UConn one win away from perfection

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

All season long, UConn talked about taking things one game at a time rather than the possibility of perfection. Now, after withstanding some early punches from Stanford before running away in a rout, they're one and the same.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009