A tale of two Little Leaguers

Rick Reilly's column for August 19, 2009 looks at the stories of Jean Gonzalez, who sued Little League International when her son Martin ripped his ACL sliding into second base, and Dieter Miller, 11, who broke his arm and kept score for his team just to be involved.

Notes from Cincinnati practice

Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett CINCINNATI --- Here are some quick-hit observations from Cincinnati's practice this afternoon at Nippert Stadium: T...

BASS Times: Pros help out young contenders

Top Elite Series and WBT pros served as boat captains for young anglers trying trying to qualify for the 2008 Junior Bassmaster World Championship.

Ask the Experts The answer (Apr. - May. 2008 archives)

Behind the Lines, 2008

Behind the scenes news from the Elite Series

Finessing Late Fall Bass

Finessing Late Fall Bass

Big Final Day Vaults Texan Ben Matsubu to Victory in Bassmaster Elite Series Lake Toho Event

Ben Matsubu knew he was on a good fishing spot, but he also knew he had to wait for the bass to turn on and start feeding.

Qualifying Spots for 2008 Bassmaster Classic, Elite Series Set

After 11 events from California to Florida, the 2007 Bassmaster Elite Series season has come to a close and 2008 qualifying spots have been determined for the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series.

Michigan's Kevin VanDam Wins Inaugural Berkley Heavyweight Award

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., has added to his legendary status in professional bass fishing by winning the inaugural Berkley Heavyweight Award on the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament trail.

Day Two quotes

Day Two quotes

Bassmaster Elite Series Pros Face Tough Conditions in Sunshine Showdown

Final Event of the Year Determines 2007 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year

Prestigious Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Race to be Determined at Elite Series Season Finale

After 10 stops that included California, Texas and New York, the Bassmaster Elite Series, the most visible and prestigious tournament trail in fishing, will wind down its season with a finale Sept. 13-16 on Florida's Lake Tohopekaliga.

Much at Stake for Bassmaster Elite Series Anglers at Season Finale

Fishing fans will turn their full attention on Sept. 13-16 to the 11th and final event of the Bassmaster Elite Series season, the Sunshine Showdown presented by Allstate Boat Insurance on Lake Tohopekaliga out of Kissimmee, Fla.

The party's over at Lake Dardanelle

The party's over at Lake Dardanelle

California's Skeet Reese Takes Bassmaster Elite Series Event on Potomac River

Opens Commanding Lead in Bassmaster Angler of the Year Race