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The sherry's corked

Phil Ball

The gun-toting days may be over, but Xerez are still waiting for their saviour to ride in, Phil Ball writes.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Gator Bowl officials stand behind decision

Heather Dinich, ACC

...ending a partnership that we've had with both the Big East and the ACC in the greatest way that we could ever imagine, Murphy said, and honestly, we couldn't have scripted it any...

Blog | December 06, 2009

UNC seniors come full circle with championship

Graham Hays

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Wrapping up careers during which eight of them played in a national championship game as freshmen, North Carolina's seniors ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Pressure system earns UNC title again

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

There's no doubt about it: North Carolina women's soccer pressure system still works. It held Stanford scoreless as the Tar Heels won their second straight national championship Sunday. But the Cardinal's fight proves times are changing.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Many meaty draw questions to chew on

Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.com

The U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

76ers' Iverson likely to start Monday

Associated Press

Allen Iverson practiced with the Philadelphia 76ers and is expected to start when they play Monday night against Denver.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Week 13 Sunday notes

Adam Schefter

...Afterward, Adams openly cried in front of his team and told his players that it was the greatest win he had witnessed as the Titans' owner. This is saying something considering that Tennessee once won...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Silver and gold

Melanie Jarrett

Ed Knocke reflects on the NFR's 25th year in Las Vegas

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

A silver lining from Tiger's cloud

Scoop Jackson, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods' private life has been spinning out of control in public for a week and a half now. Long enough for other high-profile athletes to learn the lesson?

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Hosts ready to deliver World Cup party

Andrew Warshaw in Cape Town

Andrew Warshaw reflects on the week that saw World Cup fever hit Cape Town

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Nash, Stoudemire lead Suns to win that snaps Kings' 4-game win streak

Associated Press

Steve Nash scored 32 points, Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and 21 rebounds and Phoenix used a late 3-point barrage to beat Sacramento 115-107 on Saturday night, snapping the Kings' four-game winning streak.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Fantasy Fishing

Dave Landahl, ESPNOutdoors.com

No-entry fee tournament fishing would turn anglers into true professionals

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Expect a postseason of surprises

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

The 2009 season had its share of surprises. From unranked Cincinnati transforming into a national title contender to Ndamukong Suh becoming a Heisman candidate, the message for the postseason is clear: Expect the unexpected.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Spain, England, Italy winners in draw

Associated Press

Spain and Italy were drawn the chance to saunter through their opening-phase groups when the draw at Friday's draw for next year's World Cup.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Showtime to show Vazquez-Marquez IV

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez have already waged an epic trilogy consisting of 25 rounds of furious, non-stop action. Now, the Mexican warriors will clash for the fourth -- and final -- time, the promoters for both fighters told ESPN.com on Friday.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009