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This Emmy Award-winning investigative series examines topical issues off the playing field. It includes interviews and opinions from leading authorities on the issue at hand. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Ley, Outside the Lines has investigated trends and topics ranging from sports teams' hazing to the overseas labor practices of U.S. sneaker companies.

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The Yankees' case for Halladay

Buster Olney

...payroll. But they do have what many, many teams don't have: the financial capability to paint outside the lines and pursue a player who makes them better, despite the cost. Which brings us to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Questions linger for Grambling State

Mark Fainaru-Wada, ESPN

A two-month investigation by "Outside the Lines" raises several questions about the events surrounding the death of basketball player Henry White, who collapsed after a preseason disciplinary run and later died. Mark Fainaru-Wada reports.

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

Sidney waits as NCAA continues to investigate

Andy Katz

EDITOR'S NOTE: On Sunday, Outside the Lines aired a segment on the Renardo Sidney situation. That can viewed by clicking here. Mississippi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Locksley turns to Dungy as mentor

ESPN.com news services

Embattled New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley says he has turned to Tony Dungy as a personal mentor.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

OTL: Field of Schemes?

Patrick Hruby

It seemed like a feel-good story on the surface: A Cambodian refugee brings the game of baseball to his home country. It seemed too good to be true ... and perhaps it is.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Trust is a must

Don Ohlmeyer, ESPN Ombudsman

For ESPN, a little transparency could go a long way in reinforcing viewers' faith.

Story | November 18, 2009

Miami recruiting Harris the hardest

Nate Adelson, InsideTheU.com

The best links from the ESPN affiliate team sites.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Measuring the stadium nastiness

Paula Lavigne, ESPN

Is it Georgia? Texas? Penn State? Which school has the worst-behaved fans in college football? "Outside the Lines" tries to find out.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Fans behaving badly? Never fear

Paula Lavigne, ESPN

That lout in front of you at Saturday's game? You might actually be able to shut him up now.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Tyler determined to pursue NBA dream

William Weinbaum, ESPN

Jeremy Tyler left high school early to pursue his professional basketball dreams. Despite three turbulent months in Israel, Tyler says he's undeterred in his quest for the promised land of the first round of the 2011 NBA draft.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Sources: Cable being evaluated

Chris Mortensen, ESPN

Sources say the league is evaluating whether Tom Cable needs counseling after recent allegations against him.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Playing a 'round' near the DMZ

Drew Gallagher, ESPN

ESPN producer Drew Gallagher shares what it's like to play the 192-yard, par-3 hole that sits 440 yards from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Five things to watch this weekend

E.J. Hradek

...is returning to the Shark Tank after a 2-1 shootout loss Thursday in Detroit. Despite the OTL, the Sharks are 6-0-1 in their past seven games. It will be interesting to see...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

NOW: Cable deserves to be suspended

ESPN.com news services

The National Organization for Women believes Tom Cable should not be coaching the Raiders while the team investigates allegations that Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009