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Draw of Davis Cup still brings out best
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite its midmarket venues and scheduling quirks, nothing brings out the national loyalties and exceptional tennis of today's top players like Davis Cup competition.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009IOC to monitor 2010 betting patterns
Associated PressThe International Olympic Committee is setting up a new system to watch for corrupt betting linked to Olympics competitions and it will be in place for the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009IOC tells '16 bidders not to knock rivals
Associated PressThe International Olympic Committee has told the four cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games to steer clear of criticizing their rivals.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Luring more athletes to play soccer the answer?
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetCan you fathom how dominant the U.S. would be if more American genetic freaks decided to pursue soccer? The landscape would be completely different -- or would it, asks Jeff Carlisle?
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009The NCAA road less glorified
Heather Dinich, ESPN.comStudent-athletes in NCAA emerging sports don't know the usual fanfare of college athletics. With few scholarships, little exposure and no NCAA-recognized championships, these women are playing for passion.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009IOC threatens to reduce field
Associated PressThe IOC is adamant on keeping the current age format for Olympic soccer and will cut back the size of the tournament if governing body FIFA changes the player eligibility rules.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2009Bolt named top international athlete
Associated PressSprinter Usain Bolt edged Michael Phelps in a vote for the 2008 athlete of the year by the international media.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2009Great Dane riding a sweet season into match versus Jankovic
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comGrowing up, ice cream was Caroline Wozniacki's motivation to play tennis. On Sunday, she'll take her sweet, businesslike game into the fourth round of the U.S. Open in one of the biggest days of her career.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2008Hold on to your medals ... The Dash is checking in from Beijing
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSince it's still a few weeks until college football kicks off, and since The Metric Dash is in Beijing instead of Baton Rouge, why not apply the trusty gridiron rubric to the five-ring circus? We give you the Forde-Meter Dash.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008Hey, why not give "The View From The Upper Deck"?
DJ Gallo, Page 2Need one more holiday gift? Why not take a peek at DJ Gallo's "The View From The Upper Deck".
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007Olympic cheering program hopes to stamp out bad sportsmanship
Associated PressThe drills are about to begin. With his right hand, Zhang Ran hoists a yellow flag above his head, much like a sailor directing traffic on an aircraft carrier.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2007Foreign objective: London game critical for NFL's global aspirations
Jeffri Chadiha, ESPN.comDetermined to conquer the international market, the NFL is viewing Sunday's Dolphins-Giants matchup as a huge step in the right direction, writes Jeffri Chadiha.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007Rothenberg a 2007 Hall of Fame Builder Inductee
ESPNsoccernet news servicesThe National Soccer Hall of Fame announced that Alan I. Rothenberg, former president of the U.S. Soccer Federation and Chair/CEO of the 1994 World Cup, will be the 2007 builder inductee.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2007Ex-East German athletes compensated for doping
Associated PressFormer athletes who were victims of East Germany's systematic doping program will get a one-time payment as compensation for health problems and give up any other legal action.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2006Arab leaders say move will damage soccer in Asia
Associated PressArab sports leaders are upset that Australia has joined the Asian soccer federation, contending such a move will damage the sport in the region.
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