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Phinney can't wait "to impress the king"
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWas it surprising that U.S. teenage phenom Taylor Phinney signed on with Lance Armstrong's new under-23 team? Not exactly.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Julich may be off bike, but he's not done selling the sport he loves
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comBobby Julich may have retired from professional cycling, but the American is not done yet. He wants to give back to the sport that has given him so much.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008After two years, ACE going out of business immediately
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Agency for Cycling Ethics, which conducted independently monitored anti-doping testing for three U.S.-based cycling teams, is going out of business immediately, according to its CEO and the owner of one of those teams.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008Kantarian instrumental in leading tennis to mainstream culture
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comArlen Kantarian, unquestionably one the most relentless tennis visionaries of recent times, announced Thursday he will step down as the USTA's CEO at year's end. But what does this mean for the sport, notably the U.S. Open, moving forward?
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008ESPN.com's exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comESPN.com's Bonnie D. Ford spoke with seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong on Wednesday. The following are excerpts from that conversation.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Armstrong racing for cancer awareness, not to disprove critics
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comLance Armstrong told ESPN.com that he isn't racing to prove he was clean in the past.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Southpaw Nadal a rarity among his tennis brethren
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFour Points Milestones Rafael Nadal, a natural right-hander who learned to hit left-handed as a boy, is the ATP's first lefty year-end No. 1 since ...
Page | ConversationNew Tour route will bring old questions about Lance, cycling into limelight
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith Wednesday's Tour route announcement, an enormous amount of energy will be expended in the next few months in speculation over Lance Armstrong's Tour plans. Most of it will be wasted energy.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008Nothing goofy about Nadal clinching the year-end No. 1
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...ailments, says she hasn't felt this healthy all season -- an interesting paradox in these times when tennis is trying to pare down schedules. We are unmoved by the argument that the indoor season produces...
Page | ConversationReform to an Open status altered the course of tennis history
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Open era's influence on tennis is immeasurable. It has led to a deeper, richer infrastructure with unforgettable characters and achievements. Bonnie D. Ford kicks off a weeklong look celebrating the first 40 years of a rapidly evolving, prosperous game.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Tours must be creative with cost management during economic instability
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhile tennis may have some insulation from the current financial crisis because of a diverse portfolio extending over multiple continents, the tours are fully cognizant that appearance fees, title sponsors and attendance all may feel the effects of the market chaos.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008Lance's comeback makes it open season for his detractors
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMany of the questions about Lance Armstrong's past could have receded if had he remained retired. But his comeback makes it open season again. He said he missed competition. He has it on several fronts now.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008Leipheimer a different kind of cycling survivor
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comLevi Leipheimer doesn't have the backstory of fellow Americans Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong, but he is a survivor in a different way. Leipheimer is a low-key and canny survivor in the volatile world of professional cycling.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Whatever is on Lance's list, the execution remains the big challenge
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comRumors continue to leak about what Lance Armstrong has planned for his return to cycling. Some are predictable; others are shocking. We'll soon know the truth. But either way, the biggest challenge for Armstrong will be the execution of his plan.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Nadal's efficient, brilliant shotmaking propels Spain into final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNot even an ailing posterior could prevent Rafael Nadal from a near-flawless performance. At a historic bullring in Madrid, the world No. 1 bludgeoned American Andy Roddick in straight sets to propel the Spaniards into the Davis Cup final.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008
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