Eyeing contenders at ATP's year-ender
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIs Roger Federer out of gas as the tour rolls into London for the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals? And if Fed can't get stoked to secure the No. 1 ranking, who might burst through the door he leaves open?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Lysacek overcomes Skate America curse
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe point person for men's figure skating carries a lot of weight. But Skate America titlist Evan Lysacek considers this added pressure a blessing rather than a curse.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009Plenty of headliners in Cohen's absence
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSkate America could be a dress-for-success rehearsal for world champion Yu-Na Kim of South Korea and other Olympic favorites, but it remains crucial for many others.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Serena, Safina battle for No. 1 in Doha
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWondering what's at stake at the year-end championships in Doha, Qatar? How about the razor-thin five-point margin in the rankings that separates Serena Williams from Dinara Safina.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009More penalties to come for new No. 1?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams has officially assumed the world No. 1 ranking again. But her rightful ascendance in the rankings might very well be blunted by further sanctions stemming from Williams' U.S. Open outburst.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Foursome looking to build on momentum
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMelanie Oudin and John Isner were among a quartet of players who gained new fans and new respect at the U.S. Open. Where do they go from here?
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Dent, Oudin electrifying Open crowd
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAmericans Taylor Dent and Melanie Oudin are making hearts go boom. But they aren't the only compelling stories in Week 1 of the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009Stage 14 tactics ruffle some riders
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comGeorge Hincapie's near miss at the yellow jersey Saturday was likely the result of team strategies and competitive maneuvers near the finish. But that didn't make it any easier for the veteran U.S. rider.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2009Lance: I expected it to be easier
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Tour de France entered a time warp Tuesday, as 37-year-old Lance Armstrong came within a spoke's width of going into the overall lead of the race.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2009Top contenders for 2009 Tour
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comA look at the top contenders for the 2009 Tour de France with quick takes from two retired American cyclists, Frankie Andreu and Bobby Julich.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Finalists seek redemption in Paris
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comElite athletic pedigree and extraordinary talent aside, Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova also share a dubious history of collapsing in Grand Slam finals.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Don't count out Cibulkova or Stosur
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDominika Cibulvoka and Samantha Stosur have massive opportunities to dispose of their heavily favored opponents in Thursday's French Open semifinals.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009How Soderling humanized Rafa in Paris
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIf anyone had the gumption to stand in Rafael Nadal's face and mentally challenge him, it was the contentious Robin Soderling. And that's exactly what the Swede did.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009An American in Rome? It could happen
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAn American has a chance to win the Giro d'Italia for only the second time in the race's 100-year history. He's just not the horse most people might have bet on a few months ago.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009U.S. digs deep in emotional win
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com… We know the rest. Down a set, a break and match point in the decisive match, the U.S. Fed Cup team somehow pulled off the miracle comeback.
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