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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 Talkback: PR Nightmare For Tiger

Mike Paul, Dave Zirin, and Charlie Pierce discuss Tiger Woods image

Video | November 30, 2009

OTL: Grambling Tragedy

Outside The Lines reporter Mark Fainaru-Wada profiles the controversial death of Grambling State basketball player Henry White following a discipline run

Video | November 29, 2009

OTL: High School Pregnancy

Outside The Lines profiles the story of Texas high school volleyball player Mackenzie McCollum and the discrimination she faced after becoming pregnant

Video | November 29, 2009

Questions linger for Grambling State

Mark Fainaru-Wada, ESPN

A two-month investigation by "Outside the Lines" raises several questions about the events surrounding the death of basketball player Henry White, who collapsed after a preseason disciplinary run and later died. Mark Fainaru-Wada reports.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Pregnant athletes don't have to sit out

Paula Lavigne, ESPN

Despite the successes of some sporting moms-to-be, controversy and uncertainty remain as to whether pregnant athletes should keep playing and training or should consider pregnancy as nine months on the disabled list.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Sidney waits as NCAA continues to investigate

Andy Katz

EDITOR'S NOTE: On Sunday, Outside the Lines aired a segment on the Renardo Sidney situation...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 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 | May 19, 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: 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

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

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