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Perry, Holmes remain proud of their small-town Kentucky roots

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Kentuckians Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes have deep roots in the Bluegrass State. It's that solid, workmanlike foundation that has them ready to take the Ryder Cup by storm, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

There's no way Americans are better without their best

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

No matter what the field of play -- golf, the NFL, Wall Street -- if you take away your biggest earner, your bottom line will take a hit. This year's Ryder Cup will be no different with Tiger Woods on the sidelines, no matter what the eternal optimists might say, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

A few events to help you avoid the post-Phelpsian meltdown

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Michael Phelps is done in Beijing. So, now what? Here are 12 things to keep you from a post-Phelpsian meltdown.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008

An embodiment of the Olympic ideal, Michael Phelps saved the Games

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

When you look back at all of Michael Phelps' performances in Beijing, you can come to this conclusion: He is the Olympic ideal and single-handedly just saved the Olympics.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008

Just when you think Phelps' run can't get any better, it does

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Do you believe in heartbreak? No, just believe in Phelps. Don't ask how he does it, because sometimes, especially after a race like the one we saw Saturday, there are no rational explanations. Just believe.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008

Americans, rejoice! We've made one giant leap toward table tennis glory!

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

My fellow Americans, puff up your chests with pride. Put a new spring in your step. Feel your self-esteem rise. We have reached the elite eight of women's team table tennis!

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008

Phelps sends message to all swimmers: He's really got game

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

On an otherwise inglorious morning for American swimmers, this was an unmistakable message that Michael Phelps is on top of his game.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008

Hold on to your medals ... The Dash is checking in from Beijing

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Since it's still a few weeks until college football kicks off, and since The Metric Dash is in Beijing instead of Baton Rouge, why not apply the trusty gridiron rubric to the five-ring circus? We give you the Forde-Meter Dash.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Starting at U.S. trials, the world is Phelps' for the taking

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

The throne is vacant in sports for the remainder of the summer. In Tiger Woods' absence, it's time to fit Michael Phelps' head for the crown as King of All Athletes.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2008

Woods' guts were as good as his game at the Open

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods' U.S. Open win is that much more impressive now that we know what he was suffering through.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

A Torrey Story: Woods' win was greatest U.S. Open ever

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

When golf fans do a roll call of the greatest U.S. Opens ever played, Tiger Woods' triumph at Torrey Pines will be at the top of the list, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008

U.S. Open title will be decided by Tiger's mind vs. his knee

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

No disrespect to Rocco Mediate, but Monday's 18-hole playoff for the U.S. Open title isn't a battle between the world's 158th-ranked golfer and Tiger Woods. It's between Wood's titanium mind and his troublesome left knee, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008

As others faltered, Woods held it together to take Open lead

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods' gutsy performance Saturday at the U.S. Open was reminiscent of a Michael Jordan, Kirk Gibson and Willis Reed moment all rolled into one. Even if his balky knee isn't up to the task, Tiger will still bring home his 14th major Sunday, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2008

Sunday script at U.S. Open might finally produce some drama

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

A birdie at the U.S. Open is a rarity to be cherished. Come Sunday at the U.S. Open, the reachable par-5 18th hole at Torrey Pines could be a golfer's dream or his worst nightmare, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Mickelson gets best of Woods, Scott as all three have work to do

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Although the pairing of Woods, Mickelson and Scott didn't shoot themselves out of contention Thursday at the U.S. Open, they all have lingering issues heading into Friday's second round, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008