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ESPN, technology have increased draft's profile

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The NFL draft has gone from an event hosted at hotels to becoming one of sports' biggest happenings, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2005

Sea-change moment in Nadal's Wimbledon championship

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

One year ago, Rafael Nadal believed he would never win Wimbledon after a heartbreaking loss. But on Sunday, in a match rife with unbearable tension, the Spaniard halted Roger Federer's remarkable run and saw his dream of winning at the All England Club come true.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008

Keeping a watchful eye on the big three

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The obvious consensus is that the French title is Rafael Nadal's to lose. However, it's clear Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic won't be afraid to battle the Spaniard, if and when the time comes.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Celtics' success traced, in part, to the fortunes of a blind son

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The Boston Celtics still are a threat to hoist a 17th championship banner, and they can thank, in part, 15-year-old Campbell Grousbeck. How has he influenced one of the most storied sports franchises? ESPN.com's Greg Garber explains.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008

Where did it all begin? Just ask Immaculata's Mighty Macs

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The NCAA women's basketball championships don't look much like the national tournaments won by tiny Immaculata 35 years ago, but those Mighty Macs had plenty to do with the state of today's game, writes ESPN.com's Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008

Is gay coach's dismissal a cautionary tale?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Lacrosse coach Kyle Hawkins came out as a homosexual last year, and he's out of job this year. Is there a connection? Greg Garber reports.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2007

Seahawks rolling into postseason

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With the NFC's best record and an 11-game winning streak, is this finally the Seahawks' year? Greg Garber offers his take.

Story | Conversation | December 29, 2005

Gates too fast, big for most defenders

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Less than two years after leading Kent State to the NCAA tournament, Antonio Gates has emerged as an NFL playmaker.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2004

The passion of the athlete

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green was forced to choose between his two passions. He chose sports and faith.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2004

When Edwards speaks, players listen

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Herman Edwards must have been fond of those old E.F. Hutton commercials because when he speaks, people listen.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2003

Who's the NFL's next rags-to-riches team?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

History shows that some NFL team will come out of nowhere to make the playoffs. Which will it be?

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2002

The fleeting (and haunting) art of the sports dynasty

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Forget how Phil Jackson's Lakers stack up against Red Auerbach's Celtics. Those ancient Chinese dynasties are the true measuring sticks of greatness.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2002

You can't compare a Granny Smith with a Navel

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

All dynasties are not created equally, but should be held in the same high esteem.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2002

UConn knows what all the hoopla is about

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

It costs more to play Division I-A football, but Huskies officials believe their program will lose less than it did on the I-AA level.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2001

Age: Can Jordan defeat his great opponent?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With the influx of preps-to-pros phenoms, the NBA has been getting younger, not older. So can an aging Michael Jordan keep up with today's youthful superstars?

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2001