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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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Peccadilloes on parade

Don Ohlmeyer, ESPN Ombudsman

As the Tiger Woods affair demonstrates, tabloid coverage of sports stars' scandals is on the rise. The Ombudsman writes that ESPN must tread lightly on such topics.

Story | December 22, 2009

The Sporting Life

Jeremy Schaap and "Outside the Lines" explore the cost and benefits associated with football...

Audio PodCast | December 21, 2009

The Sporting Life

...Outside the Lines" looks into how unprecedented television revenue streams have...

Audio PodCast | December 21, 2009

Television's Impact On College Sports

"Outside the Lines" analyzes television's effect on college sports revenue.

Video | December 19, 2009

OTL: The Arms Race

A look at the arms race that has enveloped college sports through the story of Rutgers football.

Video | December 19, 2009

How Will Divorce Effect Tiger Woods?

Outside The Lines' panel discusses the media's handling of Tiger Woods

Video | December 17, 2009

Stuart out 4 to 6 weeks; Wideman doesn't travel

Matt Kalman

...we pressure a lot more in Providence, jumping outside the lines a little bit more," said Wozniewski. Added McQuaid...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

OTL: Shadow Boxing

Wright Thompson

Muhammad Ali fought 50 men. Only one disappeared.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

Gary I. Wadler, MD explains some of the drugs and therapies at the center of the Dr. Anthony Galea investigation

Video | December 15, 2009

Two misconceptions in college sports

Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2

Colleges, you don't have to lower your academic standards to succeed; players, you need to go to class!

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

ACC's lunchtime links

Heather Dinich, ACC

...K. Wetherell told the Orlando Sentinel ESPN's Outside the Lines report was "totally misleading." Here's more on...

Blog | December 14, 2009

'Outside the Lines:' FSU's academic fraud allegations

Heather Dinich, ACC

...and angry about ESPN's "Outside the Lines" report regarding the university's...them. And after watching the "OTL" report, so should you

Blog | December 14, 2009

On Mark Ingram, Bud Foster and FSU recruiting

Bruce Feldman

...t a FOR SALE sign." • On Sunday, "Outside the Lines" had a hefty piece on colleges' getting questionable...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

OTL Talkback: Academic Fraud At FSU

Outside The Lines debates who is at fault in Florida State's academic scandal

Video | December 13, 2009

Seminoles helped by 'LD' diagnoses

Tom Farrey, ESPN

Former Florida State learning specialist Brenda Monk tells "Outside the Lines" that during her time working with Seminole student-athletes, more than a third of the football team and three-quarters of the basketball team had learning disabilities.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009