Hollywood Ending
Robert Miles With Additional Reporting by Morty Ain, Sam Alipour, Elizabeth Carp, Matthew Cole and Eddie MatzBaseball's biggest blockbuster is tanking because of a star no one can stomach. But industry insiders say it's not too late for a Hollywood ending
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008'Seven or eight' scouts linked to gambling investigation
Mike Fish, ESPN.comAn investigation into a gambling ring in New York that already has cost one major league scout his job is expanding to include at least seven or eight others, writes ESPN.com's Mike Fish.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008Agent sentenced to five years in prison for smuggling Cubans to USA
ReutersA federal judge sentenced U.S. sports agent Gustavo "Gus" Dominguez to five years in prison on Monday for smuggling potential major league baseball players out of Cuba.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007O's are a model of dysfunction
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Orioles are in danger of making the kind of history nobody wants to make.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 20052005 MLB draft selections: Day 1
Associated Press2005 MLB Draft selections: Day 1
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2005The very first All-In Awards
Jay Lovinger, Page 2We all love gamblers, risk-takers, people living on the edge. So with that in mind, here are Jay Lovinger's particular favorites.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2005The burden of proof
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comCanseco's former book agent says publishers were scared off because slugger couldn't "back up anything he was saying."
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2005Top sports business personalities
We thought you'd like to take a look at Sports Business Journal's list of the 50 most influential people in sports business.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008Rundown of winter meetings happenings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHere's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Dealing Peavy could help needy Padres
John Shea, Special to ESPN.comThe Padres, with needs at several positions, could get immediate help if they decide to trade their best pitcher, Jake Peavy.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008Nice Work If You Can Get It
Peter KeatingAlways wanted a Major League career but don't have a 98 mph fastball? No sweat. We teamed up with the Wall Street Journal to write the playbook for finding your dream job in sports
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Power 16
No.1 team? Okay, fine, it's USC. After that, it's anyone's BCS ballgame
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Pirates roll past Padres; San Diego looking at some big decisions
Associated PressAdam LaRoche and Steve Pearce hit consecutive homers in the fourth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 Sunday in a matchup of last-place clubs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2008Moreno is in for a long day; Fresno State making history
Steve Muench, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench examines Week 5 story lines, including the Georgia-Alabama battle in the trenches, Clemson's trap game versus Maryland and Hokies QB Tyrod Taylor's injury.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008
Pirates place Alvarez on restricted list; signing in jeopardy
ESPN.com news servicesThe Pirates' signing of Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in the baseball's amateur draft, may be in jeopardy.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008