John Medlen still working on healing, safety and getting Mike Neff a win
John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.comJohn Medlen was supposed to win titles with his son, Eric, behind the wheel of a John Force Racing Funny Car. But Eric was killed in a practice crash last year, and now the elder Medlen is tuning for Mike Neff and doing everything he can to make cars safer, writes John Schwarb.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2008Russell's growth endangered by Davis-Kiffin duel
Jeffri Chadiha, ESPN.comAs Al Davis and coach Lane Kiffin go through a messy public divorce, it's important to note the collateral damage that could be done to Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell's career, Jeffri Chadiha writes.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008L.A. County's transit agency could be found negligent in Russell's death
Associated PressLos Angeles County's transit agency will face a negligence lawsuit in the deaths of former Oakland Raider defensive lineman Darrell Russell and his former teammate at USC.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008Arend 'honored' to drive Scott Kalitta's Funny Car at Indy
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comKalitta Motorsports will honor the memory of Scott Kalitta by reactivating the DHL Funny Car for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indy. Driver Jeff Arend just hopes to do the Kalitta family proud, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008Western Swing kicks off with changes throughout the sport
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comThe Western Swing is often crucial to title hopes in the NHRA. Add shorter races for Top Fuel and Funny Car as well as tight battles in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle and there's more drama than ever, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008N.J. State Police, NHRA to study accident that killed Funny Car driver Kalitta
Associated PressThe New Jersey State Police and the National Hot Rod Association will conduct separate investigations into the accident that killed Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008Hight's tribute to Kalitta a moment to remember
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comRobert Hight's quarter-mile tribute to fallen comrade Scott Kalitta brought 30,000 drag racing fans to their feet ... and tears to their eyes. It was that memorable, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2008Wilkerson shaking up Funny Car as class legend John Force hits benchmark
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comTim Wilkerson campaigns as a single-car owner/driver in the NHRA's Funny Car class. His second win of the season at Gateway on Sunday shows he's ready to run with the "big dogs," writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Championship contenders chasing consistency and momentum at Gateway
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comJust 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, 2008CRASH LANDING
Peater KeatingSuperagent Leigh Steinberg once fought only for his clients. Now he's fighting for his career.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008Draft risk study: Defensive tackles
Ted Kluck, Special to Page 2Ted Kluck's draft risk study by position: defensive tackle
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2007Shell believes he'll be man making Raiders' top pick
Associated PressThe Raiders will have their pick of the best college talent as they secured the No. 1 overall pick by virtue of finishing an NFL-worst 2-14.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2007Too early to pull plug on Grossman
Yeah, I know. I wrote back when Brian Griese signed that he's never stayed on the bench long. But, in this case, I think he should. There was a lot o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 21, 2006
Todd's emergence shaking up Top Fuel ranks
Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.comJ.R. Todd has burst on the scene as a rookie this season and he definitely has the team, tools and talent to win, writes Bill Stephens.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2006Teams more diligent in assessing players' character
Greg Garber, ESPN.com"Character" is a buzzword throughout the NFL draft process and definitely factors into where a player is selected, writes Greg Garber.
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