Jim Caple

Jim Caple

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Jim Caple is a senior writer at ESPN.com, with his weekly baseball column "Off Base" for Page 2 among his contributions. Before coming to ESPN, Jim worked in Minneapolis and Seattle. His first book, "The Devil Wears Pinstripes," can also be ordered through his Web site, jimcaple.net.

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Are tie games really such a bad thing?

Jim Caple, Page 2

Americans are taught to reject the notion of tie games. But are draws really so bad?

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Swell work if you can get it

Jim Caple, Page 2

After spending some time inside the world of pro surfers, Jim discovers they have one swell job.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007

We will remember you ...

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Many sports figures called it a career in 2007. But they won't soon be forgotten.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007

The world has no concept of Boston's pain

Jim Caple, Page 2

The Revolution's failure to win the MLS Cup is just another painful chapter in the recent history of Boston sports.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007

Russia, Ramblings, Responses and Resources

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Jim Caple offers his insights and answers reader travel questions

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007

 

Far from damning and shunning the West, Dubai would very much like you to visit and watch a horse race, golf 18 holes, play some tennis or even ski. Rather than fight over religious beliefs, Dubai is betting its future on the new world religion of sports.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2007

101 things all sports fans must experience before they die

Jim Caple, Page 2

Save your vacation days because Jim Caple has the 101 Things All Sports Fans Must Experience Before They Die.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Good showing in '08 Olympics will spur interest

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Major League Baseball faces a tough assignment in trying to spread the words "play ball" in China -- but the payoff could be huge.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2007

So long, farewell

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Page 2 pays its respects to the storied careers that passed away in 2006.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006

A lifestyle of love

Jim Caple, Page 2

It's time for a summer road trip and Jim Caple heads south for a taste of life in the low minor leagues.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2006

The world needs baseball

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple is happy to get back to baseball now that the World Cup is coming to an end.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2006

Recommended Sports Travel Reading

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Road Warrior's 10 favorite sports travel books

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2006

In a Deutschland State of Mind

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Jim Caple's first "Road Warrior" column for the ESPN SportsTravel section.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2006

At Play In A Land of Death

A generation lost to AIDS. An unemployment rate of 50 percent. A life expectancy of 37. Thousands of children orphaned. So, why are the kids of Zambia chasing a ball and smiling?

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2006

Two cheers for the ignominious

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

Naughty behavior ruled 2005. Page 2's Patrick Hruby kept a list, checked it twice and rewards the bad kids.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2005