Lawlessness, liability and litigation!

Kevin and Pat Williams just wanted to make weight. Now look what they've done. The world of sports and the law just keeps getting weirder.

Favre's back? Big deal; let him play

Let's get some perspective, people. We've heard this story so often before in sports that Brett Favre's comeback is more the norm than the aberration.

Childress facing a tough crowd in Minnesota

...quarters -- hurled his way.     Scott Cunningham/Getty Images   Vikings coach Brad Childress is not the most popular man in Minnesota these days. Regardless of his tolerance for fan contempt, Childress faced...

Antitrust case could be Armageddon

The future of sports as we know them -- or, at least, the financial underpinning of sports as we know them -- is at stake in a Supreme Court case. Are you alarmed? You should be.

Cavs join long list of heartbreakers

Not all great teams win it all. The Cavs join this list of 20 teams that got exposed when it counted most.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, runs for a 99-yard touchdown on a pass from Gus...

Gaborik continues to charge Wild as they march toward eighth spot

Marian Gaborik kept up his remarkable scoring rate with a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild avoided elimination from the playoff chase for at least two more days with a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

Getting back to work, NFL playoffs style

With a little help from the NFL playoffs, DJ Gallo has some hints on how to return to work.

Notes, Stats and Trends: Jan. 1, 2009

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009

Who's gone next? Could your team move, too?

Looks like the Sonics are leaving Seattle. How does that make you feel about your favorite team's stability? Is it on ESPN.com's list of the next-likeliest franchises to relocate?

Lalime makes 28 saves as Blackhawks win for eighth time in 11 games

Jason Williams had a goal and an assist as the Blackhawks snapped the Wild's three-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Tuesday night.

So close, yet so far from immortality

Page 2 looks at the best teams that fell short of championship glory.

Iginla scores shootout winner as Flames burn Wild

Jarome Iginla shrugged off a slow night to score the winning goal in the shootout, lifting the Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Wild.

Top ESPN searches of 2005

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The owners we love to hate

With a little help from the readers, Jonah Keri counts down the 36 owners we all love to hate.