Nash breaks down walls with ball

On a recent trip to China, Steve Nash broke down barriers on the outdoor basketball courts in Beijing, writes Ric Bucher.

Coleman Collins on the Merits of Charity Soccer

...thousands of people who braved torrential downpours to get a glimpse of greatness, and you have Steve Nash's Showdown in Chinatown (or whatever it's called) quite possibly the greatest thing...

First Cup: Friday

Ray Ratto of the San Francisco Chronicle: "For the moment, though, Monta Ellis is the Warriors. He had to be, for there was no other foreseeable outco...

Marc Stein on his Time in the Soccer Spotlight

...quite made it all the way back to the real world yet, some five days since Steve Nash and Claudio Reyna let me intrude on all the luminaries who dribbled in from the NBA...

Soccer Stars: Steve Nash, Baron Davis, Thierry Henry and Company

ESPN's Marc Stein has word that Steve Nash and many of his friends -- including several NBA players, and some of the best soccer players...

A few questions, a few links

Wanted to clarify something from yesterday's blog: Some readers wondered why I'd praise this year's NCAA Tournament (which has featured few upsets and...

All Aboard the Andrea Bargnani Bandwagon

...see that this is exactly how European players pass the ball to the moving player. Even Steve Nash claims that soccer is what gave him his superb passing ability. Just watch this clip of...

Unveiling your 2010 TV lineup

Bill Simmons' mailbag returns with questions about funny athletes, Michael Jackson, "The Bachelorette" and your 2010 TV lineup.

NBA and soccer stars gathered in Chinatown to play on behalf of the Steve Nash Foundation

Reversal of trend for player movement between MLS and Europe

Clint Mathis is among the growing number of players that have returned to the U.S. after stints in Europe -- a reversal of trend that can only be good for MLS, writes Kristian Dyer.

Will Chinese investors sway LeBron?

Selling 15 percent of the franchise to China-based investors helps Cleveland's case, but winning is still the key to keeping LeBron in a Cavs uniform, writes Marc Stein.

Weekend Dime: Lockout FAQ

Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images As they promised during All-Star Weekend, NBA commissioner David Stern and Players Association chief Billy Hunte...

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 13: Steve Nash at vitaminwater b-ball's best hosted by Nash Bash held at The Mondrian Hotel on...

Vancouver enters fray as immediate rival to Seattle and Toronto

Vancouver's bid triumphed due to deep pockets and a solid soccer infrastructure, writes Ives Galarcep.

Vancouver lands an MLS franchise for 2011

Major League Soccer is coming to Vancouver in 2011.