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Road Warrior: best college tailgating

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Every pregame party seems so exceptional it should be an NCAA violation, but here are the top 10

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

In baseball, and in politics, the numbers don't lie

Jim Caple, Page 2

Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus turned himself into a political genius this fall.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Phillies fans, show us some brotherly love!

Jim Caple, Page 2

Congrats, Phillies fans! Now, here's how to act after winning your first World Series in 28 years.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Manny being the man: Ramirez carries Dodgers

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Manny being Manny just means he dominates at the plate, and that's what the Dodgers needed.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Fists of Phiri

Jim Caple

Esther Phiri fought her way out of the slums to become Zambia's most famous athlete and a symbol of female empowerment.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Rays ride 'attitude' adjustment to top of AL East

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

After 10 years of futility, the Rays closed out a remarkable regular season by finishing in first place in the AL East and reaching the postseason for the first time.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

America's 100 most important sports venues

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple ranks America's 100 most important sports venues.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

America's 100 most important sports venues

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple ranks America's 100 most important sports venues.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Pass or fail for Beijing? Suspending cynicism here helps provide answer

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Assessing the Games often depended on how far you squinted into the Beijing haze. But sometimes, especially at the Olympics, it's best to suspend the cynicism.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2008

Latest Hammon vs. the World tilt all about hoops, not politics

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The latest installment of Becky Hammon vs. the World didn't result in any crisis in American-Russian relations. No, in the end, it was just about basketball and the U.S. dominated once again.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Putting the ultimate Golden Ticket to astonishing usage

Jim Caple, Page 2

As the owner of the Golden Ticket -- a media pass -- Jim decided to see how many Olympic events he could attend in one day.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008

How can one not be won over by Phelps' feat?

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Jim Caple held Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals so near and dear to his heart, he almost didn't want to see Michael Phelps break it. But it's hard not to be won over by such a feat.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008

What the future holds for Dara Torres ...

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Is this the last time we'll see Dara Torres race in the Olympics? The future tells us not to bet against the age-defying American swimmer.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008

What do fans get with new ballparks? Chance to spend even more money

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Sure, the billions of dollars spent on luxury stadiums and retro-ballparks have afforded us an entirely new and amazing baseball experience, but mostly you get constant opportunities to spend even more money.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

1968: A year of achievement, a year of unrest

Jim Caple, Page 2

In Page 2's tour of the most memorable sports years, Jim Caple revisits the controversial year of 1968.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008