Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineWhat actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
Heavy Hitter
Dan Le Batard, ESPN The MagazineHe turned down $150 million without so much as a glance. With Junior now gone, A-Rod steps up as the top man in Seattle -- and the most powerful man in baseball.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2000
"It Would Be Like Stomping On Our Hearts"
Chris Broussard, ESPN The MagazineLeBron and Cleveland have a beautiful thing going. But the city feels bound for heartbreak.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009
Love Always Mom
lindsay berrawhEN each of them lost the ONE WHO MEANt MOST, rice SENIORS Jason McKrieth and Michael Harris DID JUST what MAMA would have wanted: played on
Story | March 15, 2005
Mechanical Failure
Jerry CrasnickJavier Vazquez plans to fix his motion -- and make the Yankees pay.
Story | January 30, 2005
Work In Progress
Jim CapleWashington is fielding its first team in 34 years. Some field. Some team.
Story | January 18, 2005
The Big Pitch
Jeff BradleyAll kinds of people are throwing themselves at free agent Carl Pavano. Good thing he knows what he wants.
Story | November 21, 2004
Biggest Series
Buster OlneyIt's always a big series when the Yankees and Red Sox meet. Here's why this is the biggest.
Story | October 11, 2004
Fall classic
Jeff BradleyFor Derek Jeter, the second coming of Mr. October, timing is everything.
Story | October 11, 2004
Swing States
Steve WulfA state-by-state breakdown of the 2004 NL MVP race.
Story | September 15, 2004
Who's With Us?
Buster OlneyThe 2004 Yankees have won a lot of games. But are they winners? They'd better be.
Story | August 30, 2004
Who's With Us?
Buster OlneyThe 2004 Yankees have won a lot of games. But are they winners? They'd better be.
Story | August 30, 2004
Multi-flex
David FlemingPiece by piece, Rams safety Adam Archuleta turned himself into a player with no limits.
Story | August 30, 2004
Dream On
Jeff BradleySomeone's left the door to the postseason wide open, and just look who's wandered in -- outcasts, rookies, hustlers If you like surprise stories, you're going to love September.
Story | August 15, 2004
Playoff Push
Peter GammonsThey're not superstars, but they may hold the keys to the postseason.
Story | August 15, 2004
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