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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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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

For Thomas, home is where the hoop is

Chris Broussard, ESPN The Magazine

This story appears in the September 7 issue of ESPN The Magazine. Rob Thomas shouldn't be here. He shouldn't be running full-court -- foiling one...

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

OTL: Phil At Work

Eric Neel

Yes, he had MJ, Shaq and Kobe, but go inside Phil Jackson's quest for a 10th title and you'll see he's a grinder at heart.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

OTL: The Power Game

Wright Thompson

Washington's most influential are suddenly taking up hoops, all in hopes of getting a run with President Barack Obama.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Prep Notes with a Twist

CalHiSports.com

Softball career home run record updates highlight this week's installment. Also included in the state's best prep notes column are basketball ...

Blog Entry | May 24, 2009

Chat with Chikosi Walker

...will stop by to chat about the latest Outside The Lines piece "YouTube Baby." "YouTube Baby" tells the story...

Chat | September 24, 2008

Runners and Recruiting: A Roundtable, Part 2

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...recent days, thanks to Kelly Naqi and her Outside the Lines investigation. Guillory, we have learned, has reportedly been...

Blog | May 29, 2008

Runners and Recruiting: A Roundtable

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...recent days, thanks to Kelly Naqi and her Outside the Lines investigation. Guillory, we have learned, has reportedly been...

Blog | May 28, 2008

O.J. Mayo, Agents, and Basketball

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...a serious bit of journalism detailed yesterday on Outside the Lines -- about the people, payments, and process of being...

Blog | May 12, 2008

As summer ends, heat is on in Toledo point-shaving case

Mike Fish and George J. Tanber, ESPN.com

As the University of Toledo prepares for its 2007 football season opener on Saturday, the heat is on in the federal probe into point-shaving charges. ESPN.com's Mike Fish and George Tanber investigate.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007

Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...would've even got a better shot with the timeout. Nonetheless, when the season is on the line there has to be better decisions made. Another lesson."Ross Siler of the Salt Lake Tribune: "For...

Blog | June 13, 2007

Kobe Bryant Says He'd Like to be Traded

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

UPDATE: ESPN's Greg Anthony says on Outside the Lines that he has talked to Kobe Bryant. Anthony...

Blog | May 30, 2007

Thursday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Sherman Alexie has a new book. It's not about basketball. But he's a big basketball fan, and a friend of TrueHoop, so ... all hail Sherman Alexie's ne...

Blog | April 26, 2007

Kobe: 'I've been waiting for this moment'

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

The Lakers have a great opportunity to win a title, and Kobe has never been more ready.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009