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Burress: Gunshot wound nearly fatal

David Picker, E:60

In his first interview since accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub in November, Plaxico Burress on Monday told "E:60" that the gunshot wound he suffered was nearly fatal.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

In Parkersburg, the game must go on

Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN.com

Just weeks after coach Ed Thomas was shot and killed, residents of this small Iowa town still wonder how they will carry on. The answers lie in their faith, their families and friends -- and on the football field.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Fitzgerald can catch with eyes wide shut

Ben Houser, Special to ESPN.com

Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald says he's so focused -- despite the noise and traffic on a football field -- that when the ball's in the air, "everything gets real still for me."

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Steelers fan's big wish came true

Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine

Despite an emotional and physical struggle with cancer, Bob Zinski became so enveloped in his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers' march toward Super Bowl XVIII that he has been able to continue his fight against the disease.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Prep pipeline to the Super Bowl

Ben Houser, ESPN

Just another high school all-star football game, or breeding ground for the next Super Bowl? The Big 33 Football Classic in Pennsylvania has a track record you won't believe.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009

WWE and steroids: still a tough target

Shaun Assael, ESPN The Magazine

Vince McMahon and the WWE have faced it before, so the latest scrutiny of their drug-testing policies is a familiar refrain for them. As Shaun Assael writes, they'll likely weather this storm, too.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Book excerpt: Uncovering the pursuit of a champion athlete

Tom Farrey, ESPN The Magazine

In his book "Game On," Tom Farrey investigates one of the most compelling topics in sports today: the truth about the lives of child athletes, and the consequences of parents' attempts to get a winning edge.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008

Former Duke athlete now starting in the political arena

David Picker, Special to ESPN.com

Reggie Love is an ordinary man on an extraordinary journey. His name might not mean much to the public at large, but for Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, he means everything.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008