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In the unpredictable world of recruiting, it's great to get five-star prospects. But a team's success often comes down to coaching and player development.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2013

Recruiting took center stage for most of the BCS's top programs in Week 12 as they took a break from conference competition. But even those teams with a lot on the line this past week couldn't pass up the opportunity to make an impact in the 2014 class.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2012

How will the Los Angeles Lakers fare in 2012-13? Here's John Hollinger's projection.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2012

T.R. Foley builds the perfect MMA fighter using tools and skills from some of the UFC's best fighters. But could he defeat Jon Jones?

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2012

With the spring evaluation period approaching, USC looks to further the momentum it gained with the recent commitments of Chris Hawkins and Max Browne.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2012

An early look at how the scholarships might be distributed by position in USC's 2013 recruiting class.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2012

Defense stole the show on Day 1, but a few players on offense managed to make their marks, too.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2012

Insider previews the Heat, Magic, Hawks, Bobcats and Wizards, including a scout's outlook courtesy of ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard, David Thorpe's breakout player to watch and contract/performance analysis from Tom Haberstroh.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2010

Peter Keating writes that there's no such thing as a HR Derby curse -- just an awesome force called regression to the mean.

Blog | Conversation | July 13, 2010