Big Ten recruiting roundup

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Ohio State will learn Tuesday whether it will earn the services of standout prep quarterback Tajh Boyd. Defen...

Hope Christian pays the price for dynasty

Hope Christian (Albuquerque, N.M.) had a motto of "Pay the Price" going into the season. After a grueling schedule, the Huskies took home their sixth title since 1999.

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Midfielder crop lacking offensive threats

The 2009 crop of midfielders is composed of some solid holding-mid prospects, but no real offensive threats, writes Buzz Carrick.

A New Year's resolution for agents

...to pay $20 million to a player, but that player's name is Pujols, and maybe not Matt Holliday. The agent's resolution: If you get a serious nibble from one of those big spenders...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 24, 2009

Eight options for the Mets, post-"Baywatch"

For the Mets, there are already legitimate questions about whether Jason Bay is the right investment for their ballpark. He is a below-average defende...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

How to change your NBA destiny

In the No Benjamins Association, Bill Simmons says to expect more trades than ever this season.

Sound-off responses

...Although Matt Shaugnessy has been a nice surprise this year, I have to give our rookie class a D, and thats being generous. Douglas Alvarenga from Canoga Park: The Raiders taking louis murphy in...

Maryland Big School All-State Team

Maryland high school football Small School All-State team

The Weekly Best for 12/22

Page 2's Weekly Best riffs in rhythm to the cream of the crop in sports, pop culture and beyond.

All-State Football Nominees Part I

This is the first look at nominees that are on our board as we start the  selection process for all of our various 2009 All-State football teams....

Open Ice: A new play on the Rater

Sean Allen takes an alternate look at player values by evaluating only the scoring categories for the top players owned in ESPN standard fantasy hockey leagues.

Russell's last minute TD pass puts dent in Broncos' playoff hopes

JaMarcus Russell threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Chaz Schilens with 35 seconds left for a 20-19 scrum-filled win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Duncan's dunk over Hibbert with 4.6 remaining slams door on Pacers

Tim Duncan dunked over Roy Hibbert with 4.6 seconds left to give San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 700th career win with a thrilling 100-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.