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Mark Kreidler's book "Four Days to Glory: Wrestling With the Soul of the American Heartland," published by HarperCollins, is in national release. Kreidler is a regular contributor to ESPN.com.

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Mark Kriedler Explains Himself

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...you a chance to give your side of the story. Talk to you soon, Henry And Mark Kreidler e-mailed back: Henry: I'm saying, straight up, that Portland IS Hell -- in the minds...

Blog | August 22, 2005

State of uncertainty for women's sports

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Ten years ago, Brandi Chastain's singular moment of celebration seemed to signal a turning point for women's sports. So why are they struggling now?

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

An appreciation: Tisdale was terrific

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Fan-friendly Wayman Tisdale transformed basketball in Oklahoma … and did it with a smile on his face.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Barr turned cancer battle into new swimming career

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Mark Barr could have quit when his leg was amputated. He didn't. And now, he's an Olympian and a Division I swimmer.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008

A confident KJ will take his seat as Sacramento mayor

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Unproven in the political world, former NBA star Kevin Johnson returned home and unseated a two-term mayoral incumbent. As Mark Kreidler writes, Johnson wants to make Sacramento a "destination place."

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Behind the eight ball: Raiders, Russell paying price of holdout

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

There's the right way to do things, and there's the Raiders' way. JaMarcus Russell's awful outing against Matt Ryan and the Falcons just provided more evidence of what's gone wrong in Oakland.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Even on 'Oprah,' the truth and Marion Jones don't mix

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

If her 'tell-all' appearance on 'Oprah' this week was meant to clear the air about the truth and Marion Jones, it failed miserably, writes Mark Kreidler.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Gambling? Not in our league (unless you're a franchise owner)

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Was anybody on the NBA's Board of Governors paying attention during the Tim Donaghy scandal? The decision to allow bets on NBA games to be taken in the Maloof family's casino is cause to wonder.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

York family's comedy of errors is no laughing matter for 49ers fans

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Thanks to Eddie DeBartolo's legal troubles, the York family wound up accidentally taking ownership control of the 49ers. And it has been one ongoing accident since, writes Mark Kreidler.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Big-Time Baller

Mark Kreidler

His unusual hobbies make him seem warm and fuzzy, but Bois State's Ian Johnson is making a cold, hard run at the BCs and a Heisman

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008

Raiders get Cable, but programming remains 'The Al Davis Show'

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

New Raiders interim coach Tom Cable is the equivalent of the drummer for Spinal Tap -- a temp who soon will be forgotten as long as Al Davis is running the madhouse, Mark Kreidler writes.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

To remain in job pool, Kiffin should resist teasing the shark

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

If Lane Kiffin hopes one day to coach another NFL team, this might be an opportune moment to consider leaving Oakland with head high and mouth closed, Mark Kreidler writes.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

A league of his own doesn't work for Jericho Scott

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Why does the story of 9-year-old flamethrower Jericho Scott have the sports world's liver in such a quiver? There is a simple solution.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

'Bust' label is too strong for 49ers' Smith

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

A revolving door of coordinators (among other things) has made life difficult for Alex Smith in San Francisco. But don't write off the former No. 1 pick. At 24, Smith still has a lot of football in front of him, writes Mark Kreidler.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008

Toms River Little Leaguers face a tall order

Mark Kreidler, Special to Page 2

Ten years after their town's magical Little League World Series run, Toms River's young baseball players are trying to live up to the past.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008