24837 Results for contender

Morales hopes to key RSL's upset bid

Jeff Carlisle

RSL will need Argentine playmaker Javier Morales to be at his best if it's to pull off an upset of the Galaxy, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Victories leave something to be desired

Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com

The Mavs feel they have work to do despite sharing West's top record.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

World Cup party's over for Phoenix

Liam FitzGibbon

Newcastle coach Branko Culina is hoping to face a Wellington side on a World Cup comedown in Sunday's A-League clash at EnergyAustralia Stadium.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Cardinal scouting report

Jeremy Plonk, HorseplayerPro.com

Nine fillies and mares provide the roll call for this 1 1/8 miles turf test, which carries Grade 3 status and a $100,000 purse.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Johnson wins pole at Homestead

Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Friday mailbag

Brian Bennett, Big East

...I don't think the next coach is going to automatically make Louisville into a Big East contender. This program needs some rebuilding and a major upgrade in talent at several positions. Brian from Washington...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Survivor Man

Dave Landahl, ESPNOutdoors.com

In this time of economic strife and confusion, it's not surprising that many tournament anglers at all levels are dropping out or lessening their involvement with our sport.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Montoya the man of the Miami moment

David Newton, ESPN.com

This weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It's a different vibe, and Montoya taps into it as no other driver can.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Pac-10 Q&A: Arizona coach Mike Stoops

Ted Miller, Pac-10

The path is clear for Arizona to do something it's never done: Play in the Rose Bowl. All it needs to do is win its next three games, starting with a...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Three Strikes -- Mailbag edition

Jayson Stark

...payroll based on what they get in revenue sharing would certainly not guarantee they'd be a contender. What it would guarantee is that they could no longer spend money on developing their farm system...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

ESPN Primer: UFC 106

Jake Rossen/Sherdog.com

When the UFC's hype engine fails to deliver any real, palpable anticipation for a fight -- as in the case of Saturday's Tito Ortiz-Forrest Griffin rem...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Bradford City v Accrington Stanley: Preview

...and is pushing for a recall as the Bantams look to keep pace with the play-off contenders.Accrington boss John Coleman hopes to welcome back Chris King.Defender King has not featured for the...

Preview | November 20, 2009

Chargers can't contend for AFC with suspect D

Adam Schefter

...the Eagles when they gave up 450 passing yards to McNabb.) Can they really expect to be contenders with so many questions on D?-- Jim (San Diego) A: Jim: Contenders for what, the AFC West...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

How Javier Vazquez Is Like Ralph Nader

...they both would've probably won 20 games anyway. But I still believe if one of the contenders won 21,22 games this year, they would've won the CY in either league. ” -- bigbluepete...

Blog Entry | November 20, 2009

Let's remember: It's still just November

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Some teams look unbeatable. Some look awful. Some conferences look great. Some not so much. But are we really ready to make definitive statements after just one full week of games? Let's hold off on that.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009