Dynamo prove their championship mettle

Self-belief, determination and grit. In repeating as MLS Cup champions, the Dynamo displayed all three traits in abundance, writes Jeff Carlisle.

What's the greatest record in sports? Here are the brackets

Bud Selig says the home run record is the greatest in sports. Is he right? Our man goes through 'em, bracket by bracket.

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A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

The Rock and The QB Killa

What happens when two former Canes -- one a future Hall of Famer, the other a current movie star -- catch up? We've got the answer.

NBA owners, players brace for a lockout

The NBA's collective bargaining agreement expires after this season, but the sides aren't close to an agreement.

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Eddie Robinson -- one of the coaches that really cared about his players

ESPN.com's double identity list

ESPN.com's double identity list

Canadiens celebrate 100th anniversary

The Montreal Canadiens retired the numbers of Emile Bouchard and Elmer Lach during pregame ceremonies prior to their 100th anniversary game Friday night.

Star-athletes-turned-coaches: Where Wayne Gretzky ranks

...MLB Frank Robinson Went 1,065-1,176 as manager of four teams over 16 seasons. Ted Williams Went 273-364 as manager of the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers over four seasons. Eddie Mathews Went...

Chat Archive: Special Guests

The Special Guest Chat Archive

Weekend Dime: The Trimester Winners

Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images Miami's Dwyane Wade can smile with pride and raise his arms triumphantly. His renaissance is in full flight, ev...

THE SPORTS GUY

Hopkins. The Sternado. Yup, it's time to play "More Reasons I Love Sports."

More than just the usual suspects gaining head-coaching jobs

The NHL coaching makeup typically has been rife with retreads. But the philosophy of hiring proven commodities is slowly going by the wayside as teams are willing to test out young, fresh blood.

Controversy in the crease headlines Stars' all-time playoff moments

David Amber takes a look at the 10 greatest postseason games in Stars' history.

So close, yet so far from immortality

Page 2 looks at the best teams that fell short of championship glory.