Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?

With the Monarchs out of Sacramento, the WNBA hopes to find a new home for the franchise in the Bay Area.

'Sesame Street' tradition of athletics

"Sesame Street" is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so Page 2 runs down the many athletes to appear on the show.

Economy tests already frugal WNBA

Like most businesses in these difficult economic times, the WNBA has been forced to cut costs and make changes. But, especially because extravagance has never been part of the WNBA, the league continues to grow despite the financial climate.

Of dinosaurs and In-N-Out Burger ...

Phil Mickelson may own a dinosaur head, a meteorite and dreams of owning the San Diego Chargers, but forget about your silver-spoon preconceptions. As sure as he's one of the world's top golfers, Lefty is a man of the people.

The decline of the Kings symbolic of tough times

The Sacramento Kings once had the best fans in the NBA. Now they're last in the league in attendance.

Welcome to the No Benjamins Association

The financial state of the NBA depressed Bill Simmons during All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline. But that's nothing compared to the scary days that lie ahead.

NCAA basketball tournament tops ESPN searches in 2008

ESPN.com ranks the top searches of 2008.

Outside The Arc

Yes, Sheryl Swoopes is gay. And now she's ready for you to know it

In a goofy year, there's a thing about the Titans

Nothing makes sense in the NFL in 2008, but the Sports Guy says there's a thing he likes about Tennessee.

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-O-SPHERE

...Diana is everywhere these days: "Tune into the NBATV WNBA Finals Game 3 postgame show," she writes. "Rumor has it, fresh off my East Coast wedding/Soho shopping/Bond St. sushi/Philippe's chicken satay...

Introducing the comedic stylings of the Lopez twins!

As he chronicled every moment for his annual NBA draft diary, the Sports Guy developed a new fascination with the Lopez brothers.

Windy City blows away competition for weirdest sports town

Chicago has become the top city for sports weirdness.

Plenty of mystery remains as WNBA's 12th season approaches

The WNBA's 12th season tips off Saturday. But with plenty of roster movement and plenty of superstars arriving late to training camp as they wrap up their overseas commitments, it's hard to judge who the front-runners are just yet.

By playing in Russia, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi earn big money and the kind of pampering expected by Shaq or D-Wade. But there's a larger price to be paid that could affect the future of the WNBA.

Welcome to the hip-hop Woodstock

Bill Simmons survived NBA All-Star Weekend in Vegas and gives a thumbs up or thumbs down on the wild action.