Second skin

ESPN The Magazine's November 30, 2009 issue profiles Clint Gyory. Who? He's the man in the Penn State Nittany Lion mascot costume every Saturday -- and his life is every bit the superhero tale of Peter Parker.

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Kim staying well ahead of pursuers

The name is Kim. Yu-Na Kim. Fitting that this self-contained highlight reel glided her way to a Skate America title to the music from James Bond movies.

Lysacek wins first Skate America title

South Korea's Kim Yu-na set a world record for a short program Saturday night at Skate America, breaking her own mark with 76.28 points.

Quality Road would rather take highway

Trainer Todd Pletcher has not ruled out running Quality Road in the Grade 1 Cigar Mile here Nov. 28, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done to make that goal a reality.

Streaking/Slumping for Nov. 12

ESPNChicago.com's Ben Finfer looks at who was streaking and slumping in Thursday'sBears-49ers game.

A few thoughts about Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps blamed an old-style swimsuit for World Cup losses, and Page 2 has thoughts on the matter.

Kneejerk Reactions: Game 5

...About the Money on the bad A.J. showing up, and Crashburn Alley on the Phillies' James Bond impression

Hello, I'm John

Wussup, homies? John iz me. As a professional skier, I take great care to avoid the appearance of caring much about writing well. In the interest of l...

Future Prospect leads Empire cast

The economic and political climate in New York has made these difficult times for breeders in the state. Politicians continue to stall on getting a slots parlor up and operating at Aqueduct.

Japan's Asada has shaky program

Former European champion Tomas Verner of the Czech Republic led after the men's short program at the Trophee Bompard on Friday, opening with a quadruple jump to beat Nobunari Oda of Japan by almost two points.

...30: Professional soccer player David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham pose at the David Beckham And James Bond Adidas Originals on September 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Taurasi, Merc look to tie WNBA Finals

Diana Taurasi faces one more "back-against-the-wall" moment when the Mercury face Indiana in Game 4 on Wednesday. But she has had plenty of those in her career -- and most have gone her way.

Heaps shows guts in defeat

Although he was suffering from the flu, Jake Heaps did his best to try to will his squad to victory in Friday's loss to Oaks Christian, writes Dan Raley.

Confirmed by Hollywood: Carano is a 'Knockout'

...lead role in director Steven Soderbergh's "Knockout," an action-thriller described as being "in the James Bond mold." Carano will portray a troubled misfit granted a second chance. (A second chance that undoubtedly...