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Walker's weekend mailbag: WR talk

James Walker, AFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker The AFC North mailbag has been inundated with wide receiver questions this week. So let's provide some answe...

Blog Entry | July 04, 2009

Take your pick recap

James Walker, AFC North

...this week, we revisited Chad Ochocinco's prediction that the Cincinnati Bengals are going to the playoffs this year. So in our latest version of "Take your pick," the AFC North blog...

Blog Entry | July 03, 2009

The Mosley Mailbag -- a day early

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...is not even close. Roethlisberger has two rings, more fourth-quarter comebacks, more regular-season wins, more playoff wins, more TDs career and less INTs career. The one edge I can safely give Eli is...

Blog Entry | July 03, 2009

Burnside: Teams that need to make a move -- and quick -- during free agency

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

A look at some teams that still have some work to do as the free-agency period quickly gives way to the dog days of summer.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

First Cup: Friday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...is a first-rate defensive player, threw in almost 50 percent of his 3-pointers in the playoffs, and is still only 24. Yes, there's still that hole at center. Give Daryl Morey a...

Blog Entry | July 03, 2009

What Ben Gordon's Departure Means for Derrick Rose

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...in Chicago if the Bulls want to sustain the momentum they built in their classic first round playoff series with Boston last spring. The Bulls don't need a point guard who will facilitate...

Blog Entry | July 03, 2009

Ron Artest as a Laker: Perfect

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...who really don't want to be isolated on defense in the post (choosing from likely playoff opponents, think about the likes of Carmelo Anthony, say, or Rudy Fernandez -- also consider the Rockets played...

Blog Entry | July 03, 2009

West is best while the East sleeps

Andrew Hush

...at Qwest Field in the MLS Cup final. As we all know, the key to the MLS playoffs is to be there. After that, anything can happen. Of the rest, Los Angeles is an interesting...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Jackson confirms it: He'll be back with Lakers

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Goalie Brian Boucher leaves one pressure-cooker (San Jose) for another (Philly)

Pierre LeBrun

I had to circle back today to a transaction that occurred in the madness of July 1: Brian Boucher signing a two-year, $1.85 million deal with the Phil...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Manny apologizes, but won't talk about steroids

ESPN.com news services

Manny Ramirez has apologized to fans and his teammates. He's not talking about steroids, though.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Jackets ink star sniper Nash to 8-year extension

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed All-Star sniper Rick Nash to an eight year, $62.4 million extension.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Sources: Pistons' Dumars to meet with Johnson

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Pistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting with ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson later this weekend regarding Detroit's coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Avs ship Smyth to Kings for 2 defensemen, pick

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The Colorado Avalanche have traded Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings for defensemen Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Kurkjian: July 4 a significant point of the season

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The season is at the halfway point and two-thirds of the teams still have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009