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NHRA's female stars idled by economy

John Schwarb, Special to ESPN.com

The economy is hitting the NHRA like every other sport, but especially prone to its impact are the now-sidelined female drivers who were once stars.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Good won't be good enough with four races left in Countdown

Ron Capps, Special to ESPN.com

Ron Capps has a hole to dig out of if he's going to be factor in the Countdown to 1. He writes in his diary that good won't be good enough over the final four races.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Western Swing kicks off with changes throughout the sport

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

The Western Swing is often crucial to title hopes in the NHRA. Add shorter races for Top Fuel and Funny Car as well as tight battles in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle and there's more drama than ever, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008

Weather could be wild card at prestigious Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Tony Schumacher has a whopping 190-point lead over Antron Brown in the Top Fuel standings, but bad luck always seems to follow the five-time world champ into Englishtown, N.J.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

Bernstein, Hawley, Oswald still scratching that need-for-speed itch

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

What keeps old-timers Kenny Bernstein, Frank Hawley and Mark Oswald entrenched in the high-adrenaline world of 8,000-horsepower Funny Cars? Hey, it beats playing golf, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

Countdown to the Countdown kicks off at Heartland Park Topeka

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Brace yourselves, drag racing fans. The stretch run to the NHRA's Countdown to the Championship begins this week at Heartland Park Topeka, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008

Force, Troxel hoping to break down gender barrier in Funny Car

Bill Stephens, Special to ESPN.com

Quick: Name the first woman to win an NHRA national event in Funny Car. It hasn't happened, but Ashley Force and Melanie Troxel are at the head of the line, writes Bill Stephens.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008

Adding Kyle Busch to Gibbs mix could prove volatile

Terry Blount, ESPN.com

Will the 2008 Joe Gibbs Racing driver lineup be able to peacefully coexist? Who knows, but it will be fun to watch, writes Terry Blount.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2007

What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more

Keith Law

...to play every day. I'd have interest in either guy for a final bench spot. Kelly Johnson, 2B, Atlanta Braves: It seemed that Atlanta was waiting for Johnson to lose the second-base job...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Slew of signings lie ahead

Buster Olney

Thirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009

NFL jerseys: must-gets and must-nots

Matthew Willis, Special to Page 2

Matthew Willis takes a team-by-team approach to which jerseys makes excellent gifts and which, well, don't.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Rule 5 picks provide little fantasy value

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey looks at the Rule 5 picks who may have the most use in fantasy leagues in 2010.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Tweet. Chase. Repeat

Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.com

Technology such as Twitter has amped up the rumormongering that defines baseball's winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display

Buster Olney

You say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009