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Karl's Mailbag 11

Q: When was the last triple play in baseball? Marc from Texas A: Believe it or not Marc, there were 4 triple plays this baseball...

OTL: Field of Schemes?

It seemed like a feel-good story on the surface: A Cambodian refugee brings the game of baseball to his home country. It seemed too good to be true ... and perhaps it is.

Sounders triumphant in MLS debut, blank Red Bulls

...half on a breakaway and the 32,523 fans that turned Qwest Field into a sea neon green excitement went away impressed and satisfied with Seattle's first result."The atmosphere was tremendous. I think...

2010 Boys' soccer commit list

ESPNRISE.com offers a list of verbal commitments for the Class of 2010.

West Ham United's Rob Green, left, and James Tomkins, center, protest as match referee Mike Dean, right, awards a penalty to Chelsea during their English Premier League...

Unveiling your 2010 TV lineup

Bill Simmons' mailbag returns with questions about funny athletes, Michael Jackson, "The Bachelorette" and your 2010 TV lineup.

Connecticut women join list of perfect teams

Is UConn the greatest women's basketball team? Forget that argument; are they the greatest undefeated team ever?

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Boys' soccer commitment list

In an attempt to offer soccer fans the most complete recruiting coverage possible, we are offering up this incomplete list of verbal commitments.

Goalkeeper pool for '09 draft deep in prospects

As the MLS SuperDraft approaches, Buzz Carrick gives the early lowdown on who the top goalkeeper prospects are.

Behind the Scenes at 'Mike & Mike'

You know Greeny and Golic, but who are the guys behind the guys? And who are the guys behind the guys behind the guys?

Fourteen reasons to become a professional foosball player

After living the 21st century version of the foosball life, Patrick Hruby has 14 reasons why you should go pro.

Titans' strength lies in stability of coaching staff

Coaching stability and franchise continuity have helped the Titans become the NFL's lone undefeated team.