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Shawn JohnsonAthlete Card | Olympics Gymnastics Medal TrackerAfter becoming America's fourth ever women's gymnastics world all-around champion in 2007, the then 15-year-old Shawn Johnson warned there would be more to come and switched her gaze firmly on the Beijing Olympics. At those 2007 worlds in Stuttgart, Germany, Johnson upstaged Chinese veteran Yang Wei to win the all-around title. The girl from Iowa went to Stuttgart as a largely unknown newcomer and left as the most titled gymnast of the championships having been part of the gold medal winning U.S. women's team and claiming the 2007 floor gold, despite a penalty for stepping out of bounds. But no sooner had she completed her routines than her aim was focused on next year's Olympics, for which she is training four hours per day on new routines with her coach of ten years standing, Liang Chow, a former captain of China's men's team. |
Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008
Switch to 3-4 could propel Cards to playoffs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf the Arizona Cardinals claim their first playoff berth since 1998, the switch to the 3-4 defense may be a big reason why, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007
Bengals coping with change along O-line
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Bengals' once-stable O-line has become a cause for concern, writes Len Pasquarelli. Plus, the latest on Gerard Warren and much more.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2007
Watson continues to improve
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom Ben Watson's continued progression to the latest on the Bears' efforts to trade Alex Brown, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2007
Houston QB among those moving up
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom a number of second-tier QBs moving up in the draft to plenty of trade buzz, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2007
Eagles' CBs jogging memory banks on T.O.
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThat they played alongside Terrell Owens for two years might give Philly's CBs an edge on Sunday. Then again, it might not.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2006
Onus on Delhomme to spread the ball around
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Steve Smith-Keyshawn Johnson coupling is interesting, made even more so because of Jake Delhomme's tendency to lock in on one WR.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2006
Howard could give pass rush a boost
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Eagles need to put more pressure on opposing QBs in 2006, writes Len Pasquarelli in his observations from Eagles camp.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2006
Scouts will take hard look at Samardzija
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJeff Samardzija's decision to sign a baseball contract with the Cubs will make NFL scouts scrutinize him even closer this fall.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006
Cowboys eyeing disgruntled WR?
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith the Cowboys in need of difference-makers on offense, don't be surprised if Terrell Owens lands in Dallas.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2006
McGinest's salary, bonus money an issue for Pats
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comLB Willie McGinest, who has spent his entire NFL career with the Pats, could be released and made a free agent.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2006
Vikings' defense keys turnaround
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe improved play of their defense has keyed the Vikings' four-game winning streak, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005Vikings' defense keys turnaround
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe improved play of their defense has keyed the Vikings' four-game winning streak, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2005McGee continues to improve at CB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNot only is Terrence McGee the NFL's best kick returner, he's a pretty good CB, too. And the Bills have offered him a contract extension because of that.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005
Polamalu gives Steelers extra pass-rush threat
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOne trend that is visible through two weeks is that teams are using defensive backs to aggressively come after QBs from every possible angle.
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