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Kanokogi, 74, dies; got judo into Games

Associated Press

Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi, known as the "Mother of Judo" partly for her role in bringing women's judo to the Olympic Games, has died. She was 74.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Separating winning quarterbacks from just good ones

ESPN.com

...in the game. Even if Masoli had begun the season without a mental or physical hiccup, his greatest gift can't be seen with a cursory look at his statistics. To appreciate Masoli, you have...

Page | Conversation

Michigan endures another 'humbling' year

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...winged helmet wouldn't equal 10 wins. The Michigan brand, which he acknowledges is one of the greatest in sports, wouldn't equal instant success. Decades of winning wouldn't equal recruiting rewards. As he...

Blog | November 21, 2009

It's game day at Michigan Stadium

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- College football's greatest rivalry resumes today as No. 10 Ohio State and Michigan meet for the 106th time at Michigan...

Blog | November 21, 2009

Chuck Hayes and the art of the outlet pass

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...quite old enough to participate in a debate about whether Wes Unseld or Bill Walton is the greatest outlet passer of all time. (A colleague in the Staples Center Media Room insists that Bob Lanier...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Newman Smith reaches new territory with win

Ethan B. Szatmary/Special contributor

IRVING, Texas -- The 2009 season is officially the greatest in Carrollton Newman Smith history. In the playoffs for only the second time, the Trojans (10-2...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Nolan's second goal gives Wild late edge over Islanders

Associated Press

Owen Nolan's goal with 67 seconds remaining, his second of the game, sent the struggling Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Trojans make school history with victory

Ethan B. Szatmary/Special contributor, ESPNDallas.com

Carrollton Newman Smith reached the regional quarterfinals for the first time in school history.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

That's why it's Horse of YEAR

Bill Finley, Special to ESPN.com

The divisive debate over Horse of the Year honors is not entirely about Rachel Alexandra versus Zenyatta, who the better horse is, or East versus West.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

A glance at college football's rivalry trophies

Matthew Iles

...s softer underbelly. Take matchup nicknames, for example. The Michigan-Ohio State game, considered one of the greatest sports rivalries, has donned the simple moniker "The Game." There are a couple of Ivy League schools...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Edwards anxious for fresh start in 2010

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

A year ago, Carl Edwards could do no wrong. The nine-time Cup race winner was the hottest driver on the planet. And today? He can't seem to buy a victory. Consider it a wake-up call for 2010.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Three Strikes -- Mailbag edition

Jayson Stark

Here's a confession I'm not proud of. I'm 8,800 e-mails behind in my uselessinfodept@yahoo.com inbox alone. And it sure isn't because I don't try. I'...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Evaluating QBs, Beamer's legacy and Ricky Dobbs

Bruce Feldman

Let's jump into the mailbag. From John in New Orleans: Just wanted to throw something out that's been bugging me: Passer Rating/Pass Efficiency. Do...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

College football's funky rivalry trophies

Matthew Iles, Page 2

College football rivalries give birth to some of the funkiest trophies in sports.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Brazil legend feels Capello has it all to do in 2010

Robin Hackett

Robin Hackett speaks to legendary Brazil captain Carlos Alberto about the state of English football.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009