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Rutgers shapes future of goalkeepers

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The position of goalkeeper doesn't get much respect in women's soccer. Rutgers is changing that by having Erin Guthrie train with someone who's just as close to the net -- pro GK Karina LeBlanc.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

North Carolina's non-leaders lead

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

North Carolina seniors Casey Nogueira and Tobin Heath know how to make noise on the soccer field. But when it comes to being leaders, they shy away. Or so they think.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

All-Stars know each other well

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

All-Stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are two of the most recognizable players in women's basketball. And the former teammates and champions know each other's games and personalities better than anybody.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

5 Burning Questions on 2010

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's been less than 24 hours since the NCAA softball season came to an end, but we're already pumped for next year. And we've got the answers to 5 Burning Questions on 2010.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Tarr brings Washington full circle

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Things were different when Heather Tarr played softball at Washington. But more than a decade later and five seasons into her coaching career at her alma mater, Tarr led the program to its first national championship.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Workload gives Nelson a Game 1 edge over Lawrie

Graham Hays

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Stacey Nelson and Danielle Lawrie proved throughout the season that they are the two best pitchers in the country. It's not revisioni...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Huskies' shuffled pieces fit perfectly

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The core of Washington has changed and shifted so much, the Huskies could have been mistaken for a jigsaw puzzle. But all the pieces are fitting perfectly in the Women's College World Series.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009

Lawrie wins player of year

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Washington's Danielle Lawrie earned the college softball player of the year award on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

Salling gives UW big boost in tourney

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's taken Jenn Salling a long time to get to Washington, but the detours were worth the wait. Salling is boosting the 3-seed Huskies in the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009

Softball's super regional breakdowns

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From the advantages in the circle to the plate to the X factors in each matchup, we've got the breakdown of this week's eight NCAA softball super regionals.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

North Dakota State brings allure to tourney

Graham Hays

...Dakotas involved in the sporting scene (other than ice hockey, of course). It's like watching the Olympic skier from Azerbaijan or the Faroe Islands' World Cup qualifying entry -- only with the added bonus that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 16, 2009

Freshmen punctuate experienced UW

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Washington has a great amount of experience on its softball team. But when it came to the Huskies' NCAA tournament opener, the freshmen held it all together.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Breaking down the softball regionals

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The NCAA softball tournament starts on Thursday. Graham Hays breaks down the favorites, danger teams and long shots in each regional ahead of the action.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

Rafter's long road points to OK City

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's not necessarily a straight shot to softball success, but Florida State's Kaleigh Rafter's circuitous path from Canada to Tallahassee has paid dividends for the senior and the Seminoles.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009

Charles leads UConn to NCAA title

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Tina Charles has been overshadowed by Renee Montgomery and Maya Moore and borne the brunt of her coach's criticism throughout the season. But on Tuesday, the junior center ensured Connecticut would cap its perfect season and sixth national championship.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009