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America's 100 most important sports venues

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple ranks America's 100 most important sports venues.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Pass or fail for Beijing? Suspending cynicism here helps provide answer

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Assessing the Games often depended on how far you squinted into the Beijing haze. But sometimes, especially at the Olympics, it's best to suspend the cynicism.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2008

Here's how the IOC can really get to the bottom of this gymnast scandal

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

If the IOC is having any trouble with its investigation of China's gymnasts, Jim Caple knows exactly where it can turn for a little help: the ol' red, white and blue.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Du Toit's message goes way beyond her finish at Olympics

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Michael Phelps may have 14 gold medals, but he doesn't have to feed himself during a race or fend off competitors kicking him in the head. He also has two legs with which to kick. Such is not the case for open swimmer Natalie du Toit.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Putting the ultimate Golden Ticket to astonishing usage

Jim Caple, Page 2

As the owner of the Golden Ticket -- a media pass -- Jim decided to see how many Olympic events he could attend in one day.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008

How can one not be won over by Phelps' feat?

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Jim Caple held Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals so near and dear to his heart, he almost didn't want to see Michael Phelps break it. But it's hard not to be won over by such a feat.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008

What the future holds for Dara Torres ...

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Is this the last time we'll see Dara Torres race in the Olympics? The future tells us not to bet against the age-defying American swimmer.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008

Swimming stories go beyond Phelps, Torres

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

You know Michael Phelps and Dara Torres, but Jim Caple is impressed by swimmers like Zakia Nassar, a Palestinian who lives in a city without a pool.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Theatrics, gymnastics and that guy Phelps highlight Week 1

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

We're a week into the Beijing Games, and we're taking stock. Jim Caple reviews Week 1 and previews what lies ahead.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Degree of difficulty? Kokas? We're confused ...

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

With the way some of those scoring systems are set up at the Summer Olympics, Jim Caple is longing for the simplicity of a baseball scoreline.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008

Pasta and pizza? That's Phelps' gold-medal secret?

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Want to be an Olympic star like Michael Phelps? All you need to do is eat, sleep and swim. Sort of.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

How to play fantasy Olympics

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple has the perfect solution to make the Olympics more popular: Play fantasy Olympics! Here's how.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

After an Olympic lull, Beijing makes Games interesting again

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Some believe the IOC made a big mistake in awarding the 2008 Summer Games to Beijing, but here's why Beijing is just what the Olympics need.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Lack of respect? Race walking relegated to the parking lot

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Race walking doesn't get much respect.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2008

Wind or not, Gay's 100 performance was something special

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Wind doesn't get in the way of most sports records. Track, however, is a different story. Still, Tyson Gay's big day at the U.S. trials was special.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2008