Two misconceptions in college sports

Colleges, you don't have to lower your academic standards to succeed; players, you need to go to class!

Pickups, and a happy birthday to Mom

Matthew Berry wishes his mom a happy birthday and you good luck in your Week 14 playoff matchups; and if you need to pick up a player to help, he's got that advice, too.

Clausen, Tate to enter NFL draft

Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Jimmy Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April's draft.

Saying he fell short, ND fires Weis

Saying its expectations on the field have not been bet, Notre Dame fired coach Charlie Weis on Monday after five seasons.

Good hire can reverse Irish's course

Charlie Weis is the latest and most costly in a series of Notre Dame coaching mistakes, but there's nothing wrong with the Irish that a good hire can't fix.

Weis' silence speaks volumes

Charlie Weis started his tenure at Notre Dame by talking a big game. He may have finished his time in South Bend silently.

Quinn: Possible Weis firing 'horrible'

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn says Notre Dame would be making a mistake if it fires coach Charlie Weis.

The doom of athlete restaurants

Patrick Hruby has some advice for Ricky Williams and any other athlete thinking about opening a restaurant.

Butler Helping Pats In Rookie Year

Darius Butler talks about the Patriots win and the death of Jasper Howard

The Crabtree Curse haunts San Fran

The 49ers were rolling early on under Mike Singletary. But ever since Michael Crabtree signed his contract, things have gone downhill.

Small crowds, blackouts cloud future

The real prospect of a season-long local TV blackout is among many signs that the NFL-Jacksonville marriage might be failing, Greg Garber writes.

24 October 2009: University of Connecticut at West Virginia University; Jarrett Brown is forced to scramble with the ball after getting pressured by...

The TMR FAQ

Matthew Berry answers frequently asked questions about himself, his job and Week 8's best fantasy football pickups.

Kent School coach gets surprise call

...team looking for victory in old England this weekend. The varsity football squad from Kent School in Connecticut will play Saturday against the Filton College Pride -- a junior team from Bristol in the west of...

Flashback: Remembering Howard's spirit

ESPN RISE spotlights stellar performances by Jasper Howard, Eddie Royal and Kyle Orton, and also remembers their high school glory days