80 Results for playoff

2009 in Sports So Far: Surprised, Enchanted, Humbled, Troubled

Ted Bauer, via NYMag

This is a cool concept, so we're stealing it. Think about '09 so far. What has surprised you most, enchanted you most, humbled you most and troubled ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Keeping Up With ESPN Insider

Mag.Com/ESPN Insider Staff

...Somedays, there are upwards of 90 links in there about goings-on around MLB. This 2009 NBA Playoffs Upset Index also features an exclusive sit-down video between senior writer Chris Broussard and LeBron James...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 20, 2009

Behind the Bets

Chad Millman

...worth nickels. Anyway, while in town, I wanted to get some lessons from the bookmakers about NBA playoff betting. Over lunch, my conversation with Scooch went like this: Me: "Scooch, how is playoff betting different...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Behold the Blogging Manager

Ryan Corazza

...As it did last year, the NHL is rolling out a host of celebrity bloggers for the playoffs. Some -- like Kevin Smith a season ago -- updated frequently. Others like The Hills star Lauren Conrad, did...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 14, 2009

Bob Bradley

Liam McHugh

After the collapse in Germany, America needs him. But for how long?

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

A 2009 National League preview: Viral Video Style

Rick Paulas

Ever wonder which NL club would best represent "Monkey Smells Finger?" We are here for you with the previews. And the videos.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Mag Writers Roundtable: Size Matters

Jeff Bradley, Ric Bucher, David Fleming and E.J. Hradek

Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has Boston seriously thinking Stanley Cup for the first time in 37 years (a thought we explore by the numbers in the latest...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009

Fatheads: What athletes need one of these things?

Various Sports Observers, via Ted Bauer

...shot Donald Brashear (Caps): Fatheads desperately need a goon Scott Niedermayer (Ducks): Fatheads desperately need the ur-playoff beard THE NFL TED BAUER, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, ESPN THE MAGAZINE: If you go to the "view 24...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 11, 2009

The Curious Case of Candace Parker

Peter Keating, ESPN The Magazine

Europe is supporting the WNBA—but not without Candace Parker's help.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009

A-Rod: Those Affected

Ted Bauer

...it's Jeter's team. He hasn't won a World Series since 2000, and missed the playoffs entirely last year for the first time. This A-Rod situation opens his 2009 season on a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 10, 2009

ESPN Insider: The AFC South in 2009 is all about the QBs

Doug Farrar of Football Outsiders

...familiar refrain, as is "The AFC East has amazing coaching!" or "The NFC South is loaded with playoff contenders." Truth. But lookie here: last season's best regular-season record came from the AFC South...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 09, 2009

ESPNTheMag.Com Presents: All-World Power Rankings

Ted Bauer

...soon, but you ain't got any legit games until early April ; (2) NHL. Hmm. Valid, but playoffs don't start 'till late April ; (3) NBA. The Slam Dunk contest this year should be a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 03, 2009

Without Express Written Consent

Lane Strauss, ESPN The Magazine

In the odd world of sports-video collecting, the socks are still high, the Raiders are still winners and big brother is always watching. Even if he isn't.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Without Express Written Consent

Lane Strauss, ESPN The Magazine

In the odd world of sports-video collecting, the socks are still high, the Raiders are still winners and big brother is always watching. Even if he isn't.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage

Peter Keating, ESPN The Magazine

What actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009