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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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OTL: Sidney Awaits NCAA Clearance

Outside The Lines looks at NCAA investigations into the eligibility of college basketball prospect Renardo Sidney at Mississippi State

Video | November 22, 2009

OTL: Uncertain Times

Julie Foudy traveled to Grove City High School to follow students fighting to keep sports in their school

Video | November 22, 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 Preview: No High School Sports

OTL Preview: No High School Sports

Video | 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 | November 18, 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

OTL: Texting Trouble

Paula Lavigne examines the use of text messaging as an aide for law enforcement at college football games.

Video | November 15, 2009

OTL: Jeremy Tyler

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 2011 NBA draft.

Video | November 15, 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

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

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

Word In The Stands: Respect Fellow Fans

...gave up a home run." Tune in to "Outside the Lines" on Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. ET...

Blog Entry | November 12, 2009

The Sporting Life

Jeremy Schaap and Mark Schlabach present an "Outside the Lines" story on the allegations that New Mexico football...

Audio PodCast | November 10, 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