Betting on Colts, Saints down the stretch
Chad MillmanFirst, the good news: Favorites did right by bettors on Sunday, ending a two-week run of wins by the books...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
What we learned: Charles strong in losing effort
Eric KarabellI'm not sure what happened to those defensive battles the NFC East used to be known for, but Sunday night's Philadelphia Eagles-New York Giants tilt s...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
The Flyers battle uphill, the Kings groove in first
E.J. Hradek...s story didn't gain too much traction on this side of the Atlantic, it was monster news in Russia. After all, the hockey icon is now a member of the Russian parliament. I did...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Slew of signings lie ahead
Buster OlneyThirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009
The holidays are for giving (and racing)
Ryan McGee...jonesing for a trip to the racetrack? First off: You are truly hardcore. Second, I have good news. Some of your favorite speedways are throwing open their doors over the holidays, some for good causes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Blazers no longer a threat out West?
John Hollinger, ESPN.comOnce thought to be challengers for the Lakers' crown, the Blazers have fallen short of expectations. How did it happen?
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009
One of many
Buster OlneyA boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Heisman: "Most valuable" or "Most outstanding?"
Bruce FeldmanWith bowl season upon us, we're going to trot out some new elements in the blog. (Can't do normal Thursday picks with only Army vs. Navy out there for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
NASCAR's most powerful women
Ryan McGee...be going NASCAR racing in 2010, competing part-time in the Nationwide Series for JR Motorsports. That news conference was streamed live to the world by her sponsor, GoDaddy.com, and was easily the biggest...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on Dec. 9, 2009. Biggest news: Jake Locker of the Washington Huskies rises to No. 5 from No. 9.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Asking the bloggers about Brady, Jackson, Jones
Eric KarabellIf you're any fan of football, not just the fantasy variety, you should be checking out the terrific division-by-division NFL blog network on ESPN.com...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Rodgers' legs (plus arm) make him No. 1 QB
Eric KarabellIt's not exactly breaking news to point out that Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers is the top player in fantasy...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
FBO: The Vikings' playoff issue
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes the Cardinals' defeat of the Vikings in Week 13. Here's a problem for Minny: The Cardinals are almost tailor-made to defeat the Vikes, and the two are on a collision course for the NFC divisional playoffs.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Which Answer will Sixers get?
John Hollinger, ESPN.comAllen Iverson makes his return to the Sixers on Monday. But which Answer will Philly get?
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Right decisions can key Flyers' playoff run
E.J. Hradek...surprisingly, Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Stevens took the blame for the club's recent slide. The news broke late Friday afternoon. Afterward, it was same old, same old. GM Paul Holmgren felt he had...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009