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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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Finch Files: Thoughts on Amanda Beard

Jennie Finch, ESPN.com

Jennie Finch discusses hot fantasy baseball topics and answers user e-mail.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007

Will Carroll's Chat Wrap

Willl Carroll, ESPN Fantasy Games

Will Carroll talks fantasy football injuries.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 15, 2006

Warning Trax: How Sosa affects fantasy

Greg Ambrosius

Sammy Sosa's unfortunate corking incident will hurt fantasy owners.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2003

Love and Hate for the Holidays

Matthew Berry, ESPN.com

Matthew Berry combines pickups, starts and sits into one big Holiday column for Week 16.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

D Up!: Don't worry about IDP loyalty

Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.com

Jim McCormick has some suggestions for playoff week, including dropping some disappointing stars like Julius Peppers.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Called Out: Brady, Hightower debated

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our rankers for the opinions on players such as Tom Brady, Greg Jennings and Reggie Bush.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

D Up!: Preparing for the playoffs

Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.com

Jim McCormick has some suggestions for IDP players heading into a key playoff week.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Week 14 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 14 inactives.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Called Out: Wideouts center of debate

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our experts for their rankings on guys such as Kurt Warner, Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

In The Crease: Replacing Razor

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh evaluates Brian Boucher's value as the temporary starter for the Philadelphia Flyers in his weekly wrapup of all fantasy things goalie-related.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Meachem turning into fantasy gold

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at Sunday's highlights and lowlights in fantasy football, including another big game from the Saints' Robert Meachem.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

FBO: Time for an upgrade

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to NFL Week 13 fantasy, telling you 32 players to consider starting and 32 players to avoid at all costs. A sleeper? Jeremy Maclin of the Philadelphia Eagles.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Gridiron Challenge: Week 13 preview

Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.com

Jim McCormick provides his top picks for Week 13 in the Gridiron Challenge game, including Philly's LeSean McCoy and Jeremy Maclin.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

D Up! Former DB Scott now playing LB

Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.com

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 12, like former safety Bryan Scott of the Bills.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

FBO: Don't get sleepy on Floyd

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to NFL Week 12 fantasy, telling you 32 players to consider starting and 32 players to avoid at all costs. A sleeper? Malcolm Floyd of the San Diego Chargers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009