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Linebacker Greg Hoyd (Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murrieta) didn't want to go into his senior season still swimming in the recruiting process. So after a weekend to think about it, Hoyd made his decision on Monday morning with a phone call to the Washingt...

Blog | May 14, 2013

When can division leaders in baseball feel safe that the division crown is in hand? Dan Szymborski examines if there is a tipping point at which the team leading becomes the clear favorite.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2012

While the USC-Notre Dame game is a sporting spectacle every year, the experience of traveling to South Bend every other year might be even more special.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2011

Shooting 3s ... Michigan way, way ahead of the game If you can't find John Beilein the next few weeks, don't fret. The Michigan coach is in unchartered waters. Heck, he might be swimming in clear blue, tropical waters. He has so many commitments, a...

Blog | Conversation | August 03, 2011

One of the hottest names in the Class of 2012 is defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (St. Petersburg, Fla./Lakewood). The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder has over a dozen verbal offers (juniors can't be officially offered until Sept. 1st) and has already gotten a...

Blog | Conversation | August 10, 2010

After studying the art of handicapping, Chad Millman attempts to apply what he's learned to mathematically predict where LeBron James will sign as a free agent. If his theory holds, Bulls fans have a lot to be happy about.

Blog | Conversation | June 29, 2010

Chad Millman phoned a friend on this one -- two of 'em, in fact. Alan Boston and Sal Selvaggio from Madduxsports, two sharp college hoops game pickers, will teach you how to bet Butler versus MSU and WVU versus Duke in the 2010 Final Four.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2010

Swimming's new suits are putting the entire sport at risk.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

North Carolina, like a host of recent champions, built its title team when a bunch of NBA prospects decided to return for another run. Who could repeat that feat next season?

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

It's no secret that the class of 2009 doesn't measure up to those of the past few drafts. Many of the current top prospects might have had problems cracking the first round in the 2008 draft, which was called "a little above average" by a talent eval...

Blog | Conversation | March 04, 2009

From ESPN.com Olympics editor Joy Russo: Like Eli Manning, the Celtics' big three and David Cook before him, Michael Phelps has been swooped up and swept off on a whirlwind tour of interviews and sponsorship appearances that would make any mortal's ...

Blog | Conversation | August 20, 2008

From ESPN.com senior writer Elizabeth Merrill: The conversation here in the Bird's Nest is that 2008 is shaping up to be a down year for the United States sprinters. In past years, Marion Jones was a catalyst for the Americans' dominance. But the l...

Blog | Conversation | August 19, 2008

From ESPN bureau producer Justine Gubar: One of our main goals during the Games up to this point was to secure an interview with Michael Phelps after he completed his historic run. Today was the day. Our crew was told to set up in a beautiful pago...

Blog | Conversation | August 18, 2008

From ESPN.com senior writer Pat Forde: U.S. swimmers had their second triple-gold morning of the Games, with Rebecca Soni pulling a huge upset, Ryan Lochte finally breaking through and Michael Phelps doing what he does. Soni, who had heart surgery ...

Blog | Conversation | August 14, 2008

From ESPN.com senior writer Elizabeth Merrill: Michael Phelps said Katie Hoff "didn't look like herself." Hoff shook her head and walked away without saying anything. The teenager Phelps affectionately calls his little sister is going home without...

Blog | Conversation | August 14, 2008

From ESPN.com senior writer Pat Forde: The 200-meter backstroke final is set, and as expected, it's shaping up to be an American match race between co-world record-holders Aaron Peirsol and Ryan Lochte. The two staged the best race at the U.S. Tria...

Blog | Conversation | August 13, 2008