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There isn't a swoosh to be found at this race

Jim Caple, Page 2

Swedish models running in stiletto heels? Jim Caple didn't have to be asked twice to cover this race.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 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

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

Time to see the error of baseball's scoring ways

Jim Caple, Page 2

Whether CC Sabathia gets his no-hitter or not, it's time to revamp MLB's scoring system.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 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

Yet again, Leslie's presence leads U.S. women to Olympic gold

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Many said this would be the Olympics where the world would catch up to the U.S. women's basketball team, but the squad just wouldn't let its leader, Lisa Leslie, go out that way.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2008

U.S. track and field team had to finish Olympics on high note

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

After a poor start to the Beijing Olympics, the U.S. track and field team was determined to go out on a higher note. Thanks to its 4x400 relay teams, the group did just that.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2008

Even in fighting for bronze, U.S. baseball team wants to show its worth

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The U.S. baseball team lost out on a chance at gold, but it realizes the responsibility ahead: win bronze to show the world that the sport has a place in the Olympics.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Still plenty to watch before Games close on Sunday

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Before we bid goodbye to Beijing and begin the countdown to London, here are 10 final events to watch this weekend.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Here's how the IOC can really get to the bottom of this gymnast scandal

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

If the IOC is having any trouble with its investigation of China's gymnasts, Jim Caple knows exactly where it can turn for a little help: the ol' red, white and blue.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Even the unlikeliest of opponents doesn't stop May-Treanor, Walsh

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh didn't face a likely opponent, but the results were the same for the beach volleyball pair -- all gold.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 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

Du Toit's message goes way beyond her finish at Olympics

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Michael Phelps may have 14 gold medals, but he doesn't have to feed himself during a race or fend off competitors kicking him in the head. He also has two legs with which to kick. Such is not the case for open swimmer Natalie du Toit.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

U.S. gets good look at Japan's Darvish; Cuba awaits

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The United States baseball team got its first look at Yu Darvish, Japan's best pitcher and possibly soon to be the subject of a Daisuke Matsuzaka-like posting fee.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008