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Pechstein holds hope despite 2-year ban

Associated Press

Five-time Olympic speedskating champion Claudia Pechstein hasn't given up hope of resuming her career even though the Court of Arbitration for Sport denied her appeal of a two-year ban for blood doping.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Lineker rules out role in bid for 2018 World Cup

Gary Lineker has distanced himself from the prospect of playing a prominent role in England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Wings, Bruins 'sticking with the program'

Pierre LeBrun

The Detroit Red Wings are suddenly slumping, not so coincidentally after losing star blueliner Niklas Kronwall. But anyone waiting for veteran GM Ken...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Cuche captures Lake Louise downhill

Associated Press

Didier Cuche of Switzerland has won the season-opening World Cup downhill at Lake Louise.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Penner dies; went public as transsexual

Associated Press

Veteran Los Angeles Times sports writer Mike Penner, who attracted national attention when he announced two years ago he was a transsexual and was changing his name to Christine Daniels, has died at age 52, the newspaper reported Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Vonn ousted in Aspen giant slalom

Associated Press

Lindsey Vonn failed to qualify for the second run of a World Cup giant slalom.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

NBA with J.A. Adande

...every major pro championship, every major college bowl game, the Final Four, the Masters, Wimbledon and the Olympics, and his work has appeared in the "Best American Sports Writing" series. Send your questions now and...

Chat | November 28, 2009

Jang sets world record at worlds

Associated Press

Jang Mi-ran of South Korea set a world record and claimed two gold medals in the women's super heavyweight division at the World Weightlifting Championships on Saturday, winning her fourth straight title.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Heatley's first Edmonton trip a success as Marleau's trick leads to win

Associated Press

Patrick Marleau scored three goals, and Joe Pavelski had the lone shootout goal in the San Jose Sharks' 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Rudd in FIFA talks about World Cup bid

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has met FIFA vice-president Jack Warner and again push Australia's case to hold a World Cup in either 2018 or 2022.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Auriemma gets 700th career victory as UConn cruises

Associated Press

Maya Moore scored 23 points to lead Connecticut to a 91-46 rout of Hofstra Friday in the WBCA Classic, giving UConn coach Geno Auriemma his 700th career victory.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Oilers' Hemsky to have shoulder surgery

Associated Press

Edmonton right wing Ales Hemsky will have surgery to repair his left shoulder, Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini said Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Pregnant athletes don't have to sit out

Paula Lavigne, ESPN

Despite the successes of some sporting moms-to-be, controversy and uncertainty remain as to whether pregnant athletes should keep playing and training or should consider pregnancy as nine months on the disabled list.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Montgomery: Obsessed with Greene

Associated Press

Tim Montgomery says he started taking performance-enhancing drugs because he wanted to beat American sprint rival Maurice Greene and become the fastest man in the world.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

World Cup-bound Chile face FIFA suspension

Soccernet staff

South American qualifiers Chile face possible FIFA expulsion and the forfeit of their World Cup place after local club Rangers opened a court case to dispute their relegation.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009