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Outside the LinesOutside the Lines | ChatsThis 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: The Worst Year Ever
Jim CapleThink the last 12 months were rough? It could be worse. You could be a sports fan in Seattle.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008
Fists of Phiri
Jim CapleEsther 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
E-ticket: Dice-K 2.0
Jim Caple, Video produced by Nik Kleinberg/ESPN.comYour team might spend $75 million just to talk to him. Is 21-year-old Japanese phenom Yu Darvish worth it?
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008The annual Hall of Fame question
Jim Caple, Page 2It's December, and that means another baseball Hall of Fame ballot for Jim Caple to agonize over.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer
Jim Caple, Page 2Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Meet digital Lincecum, 2.0
Jim Caple, Page 2With another Cy Young (and a drug arrest) under his belt, Jim Caple wonders what the future holds for Tim Lincecum's digital self.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Girardi simply manages to overmanage
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe many pitching changes. The many visits to the mound. Joe Girardi might have finally been a detriment to the Yankees in their loss in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009It's time to adopt a team, everyone
Jim Caple, Page 2Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Caple: The how-tos of tailgating
Jim Caple, ESPN.comYour party will get votes as long as the grill is hot and the drinks are cold.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009End of the domed era in Minnesota
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe Twins and their fans won't miss the Metrodome itself, but they will miss the many wonderful memories left behind.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Enjoy Ken Griffey Jr. while you still can
Jim Caple, Page 2Ken Griffey Jr. might be playing his final games as a major leaguer. Enjoy it while you can.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Welcome to Steinbrenner High School
Jim Caple, Page 2A Florida high school was recently named after George Steinbrenner. Can you imagine what that school's like?
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009A mascot's blood, sweat and fur
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple takes in the blood, sweat and fur that is required to be an MLB mascot.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Swing, miss, repeat when facing Lawrie
Jim Caple, Page 2Jim Caple steps into the box against University of Washington softball phenom Danielle Lawrie.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Brief history of the ceremonial first pitch
Jim Caple, Page 2Page 2 examines the storied and sometimes dubious history of the ceremonial first pitch.
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