Coach K wants national and world title

Mike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.

Venezuelan pair hopes to spread sport back home

Greivis Vasquez didn't gravitate to baseball. The expectation was that he should. But those who knew Vasquez when he was growing up in what he te...

Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan

Kobe Bryant, Lakers

...streak. Kobe likes having the target on his back. He wants everyone to remain confident even with Gasol and Bynum out. Bryant would like an MVP

Audio PodCast | March 17, 2008

Koufos shines on the brightest stage

Kosta Koufos has performed under pressure. But that was for the Greek 18-and-under national team. On Wednesday, he had a national coming-out party here in the States, writes Andy Katz.

Beasley, Jordan lead group of future superstars

The United States has not won the Under-19 World Championships since 1991. But this year's team looks ready for a run to gold, writes Fran Fraschilla.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2007

Donovan contract talk and more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Quick hitters from Wednesday around the nation and here at the NBA pre-draft camp: • Florida was hoping to make an ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 31, 2007

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A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2006

Elias Says ...

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006

Foreign imports finding way into college spotlight

The trickle of foreign players in college that began with the likes of Uwe Blab, Detlef Schrempf and Hakeem Olajuwon has become a flood.

The Word's Answer Man

ESPN.com's Andy Katz answers users' questions from around the college basketball scene.

Players, teams must live with early decisions

Several early-entry decisions will have a lasting impact on the 2003-04 college basketball season.