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Crunching numbers after Homestead

Matt Willis

...had ever won four consecutive championships until Mr. Johnson came along. Not Petty, not Earnhardt, not Waltrip, Gordon or Yarborough. And since I'm an all-sports researcher out at ESPN, let's put it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Want Air Johnsons? You're outta luck

David Newton, ESPN.com

He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

'Sesame Street' tradition of athletics

Randy Sobel, Special to Page 2

"Sesame Street" is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so Page 2 runs down the many athletes to appear on the show.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Michael Wilbon of The Washington Post: "As much as Abe Pollin changed the landscape of D.C. by building the arena on 7th St. NW, it was Michael Jordan...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Stealthy mid-major programs have NBA talent

Chad Ford

...some inconsistency. But it's hard to deny the talent is there to be a terrific pro. Gordon Hayward, 6-8, G/F, So., Butler Some NBA scouts and executives claim Hayward is the most...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

The doom of athlete restaurants

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

Patrick Hruby has some advice for Ricky Williams and any other athlete thinking about opening a restaurant.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish, Special to ESPN.com

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

The right way? Let them play!

LZ Granderson, ESPN.com

It's one thing to have talent. It's something else to have talent on the right team. Just ask Channing Frye.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...locker room after Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans General Manager/Coach Jeff Bower had his players gather around him. He told them they gave a good effort, but he...

Blog | November 18, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle: "This was why Trevor Ariza came to Houston, for nights like these. It was not that he wanted to beat the Lak...

Blog | November 16, 2009

Daily Dime: Suns ground Rockets

Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN.com

NBAE/Getty Images Steve Nash had 16 assists to help the Suns become the first team with 10 victories this season. ...

Page | Conversation

Clippers-Thunder Preview

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Clippers-Thunder Preview

Preview | November 14, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

John DeShazier of The Times-Picayune: "Byron Scott getting shoved out the door nine games into his sixth season in New Orleans, and less than two full...

Blog | November 13, 2009

Durant hits go-ahead jumper as Thunder get by Clippers

Associated Press

- Kevin Durant stepped back and hit the go-ahead jumper from the left corner with 38 seconds remaining for two of his 30 points, giving Oklahoma City an 83-79 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Blocks, steals becoming even scarcer

Brian McKitish, Special to ESPN.com

Brian McKitish provides his weekly top 130 and looks at a trend in the NBA and fantasy basketball, in which steals and blocks are on the decline.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009