Friesan Fire begins comeback
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormFriesan Fire was a tepid 7-2 favorite when he finished 18th in the Kentucky Derby on May 2. His odds will be far lower, and his chance to win far greater, when he returns to the races after a long layoff Thursday at Fair Grounds.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Asking the bloggers about Benson, Henne
Eric Karabell...that Cedric Benson remains the workhorse despite the Larry Johnson signing. The only scenario where I can...d go with Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Ray Rice, DeAngelo Williams, Steven Jackson, Frank...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Another early-season firing raises some eyebrows
Andy KatzWhen it comes to coaching security, the line between the NBA and college is officially blurred. No longer can coaches feel safe in any fashion onc...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009Tales of woe and desperation
Matthew Berry, ESPN.comMatthew Berry says that, no matter how badly you're beaten, there's always worse, so buck up, and if you need help for the next round of the playoffs, he's here for you.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Future Power Rankings: Teams 21 to 25
Chad Ford and John Hollinger, ESPN.comHow will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Best case-worst case rewind: Michigan St.
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Swenson wins the Lou Groza Award. ... Linebacker Greg Jones has a huge junior season and elects to...and gets plenty of help from true frosh Larry Caper and Edwin "The Rock" Baker." ... "The Spartans...
Blog | December 14, 2009What we learned: Charles strong in losing effort
Eric Karabell...the Chiefs didn't give Jamaal Charles a chance to start even though it seemed obvious that Larry Johnson was disinterested and/or toast, but this is getting crazy. Charles torched an awful Bills run...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Reading the coverage: Third down hurt Jags
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...Small stats helped produce a big win, says Larry Hawley. There were milestones and memories from a...two fumbles apiece, says Wright. Miami held Maurice Jones-Drew under 100 yards, writes Vito Stellino. The...
Blog | December 14, 2009Pacquiao-Mayweather mania running wild
Dan Rafael...doesn't want to fight there. Dallas is interesting, given the serious interest from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in bringing the fight to his stadium. I think that would be cool, not to mention I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009Gillette to phase out Woods marketing
Associated PressA major sponsor of Tiger Woods is phasing the world's most valuable athlete out of its advertisements.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Raymond Felton on the prowl
Neil Tardy, Special to ESPN.comNeil Tardy looks ahead to Week 8 of the NBA schedule and highlights good and poor offensive and defensive matchups to exploit.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Mailbag: Possible Seahawks improvement
Mike Sando, NFC West...win between seven and nine games this season, depending largely on whether Hasselbeck, Patrick Kerney and Walter Jones could regain elite form following injuries. Those three have combined to make 20 of 36 possible starts...
Blog | December 11, 2009FBO: Week 14 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersBy fondly recalling the legendary run of Drew Bennett and Billy Volek in 2004, Football Outsiders shows how important matchups really are. Plus, detailed matchup-based advice for Week 14, including good grades for Vince Young and -- yes -- Kellen Clemens.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009
One of many
Buster OlneyA boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
NFL jerseys: must-gets and must-nots
Matthew Willis, Special to Page 2Matthew Willis takes a team-by-team approach to which jerseys makes excellent gifts and which, well, don't.
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