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Merger would unite USOC network rivals

Associated Press

Cable giant Comcast Corp. is expected to purchase NBC Universal, a transaction that would merge the two TV companies that were at odds over the U.S. Olympic Committee's plans to start its own network.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Great patriotic moments in U.S. sports

ESPN.com

Check out our list of the top 10 patriotic moments in U.S. sports.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

WADA: MLB should strengthen rules

Associated Press

The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency is urging Major League Baseball to adopt its code, which includes two-year suspensions for first positive tests.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Clip Reel: 2008

Sean Bartlett

...name. Kinda. Brett Favre left Green Bay for not-so-greener pastures with the Jets, as EA Sports scrambled to explain cover of Madden 09. Fans in New England mourned the loss of a fallen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 31, 2008

Attorney general nominee's NFL past could interest Senate

Lester Munson, ESPN.com

Eric Holder likely will be the next U.S. attorney general, but he might have to answer some questions about his relationship with the NFL first, writes ESPN.com's Lester Munson.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

Scandal, slurs, sex … Happy Holiday!

Lester Munson, ESPN.com

UEFA's Gianni Infantino has plenty on his mind these days, like trying to keep a European soccer match-fixing investigation from becoming the worst sports scandal ever. Here's the Courtside Seat view.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Cubs to announce new chief of sales

Bruce Levine

...most recently a senior advisor for Chicago 2016, the group responsible for raising funds for Chicago's Olympics bid. Through Hayward's efforts the group was able to raise $1.7 billion for that venture...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Nats hire Johnson as senior adviser

Associated Press

The Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Vera needs reconstructive surgery

Associated Press

The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Orioles in the United States a decade ago tried to stop a fight and was smashed in the face with a blunt object. His injuries are not life-threatening but he will need reconstructive surgery.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz

Jorge Arangure Jr.

...pitchers, I'm sure there will be no problem finding somebody." Lazo, 36, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist ('96, '04) and has twice won silver ('00, '08). News and Notes • Although he...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Fehr receives $11 million package

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

When Donald Fehr officially steps down as the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, he will leave with an $11 million compensation package, according to a memo sent out to players late last month and seen by ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Pedro won't make Game 3 start for Phils

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Cold temperatures in Denver on Saturday forced Game 3 of the Phillies-Rockies series to be postponed and pushed the game back to Sunday instead.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

High Noon Showdown: 10/9

...NCAA football, only 3 games to watch this weekend; which ones? What is favorite Summer and Winter Olympic event. Worst excuse a player can make for a loss

Audio PodCast | October 09, 2009

Jeter, Rodriguez power Yankees as Sabathia shuts down Twins

Associated Press

Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, CC Sabathia was the ace the Yankees signed him to be and New York romped over the tired Twins 7-2 in the opener of their AL playoff series.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Twins still have some life left

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Twins didn't win pretty against the Tigers on Thursday, but this part of the season isn't about aesthetics -- it's about survival, and Minnesota kept the AL Central race going.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009