12 Results for track

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

...Those claims surged 95,000 to 5,840,000, the highest level since the government started keeping track in 1967. Isiah Thomas was just six on 1967, and he ought to realize his good fortune...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 14, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

Some things are unexplainable, like the fact that PETA wants the Pet Shop Boys to change their name. As in, now. Here's hoping And You Will Know Us By...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 10, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

The idea, one that finance and investing guru Warren Buffett makes more clear then ever, is to maintain a diverse portfolio in these times of struggle...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 10, 2009

The NEXT: NFL Yeoman

Chris Sprow

...also been a pitcher in the White Sox minors system and a javelin thrower on Rice's track team. With his physical talent and skill set (plus only two years of college football wear and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2009

ESPNTheMag.Com at the NFL Combine, Day II: "Hey, Junior!"

Chris Sprow

...a must-attend update on prospects. "Both were fifth year guys who we'd been able to track. Talking about Stafford, you have a guy who started three years in the SEC, and that's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

...the Pelosi. At least, like politics, the system is still patriotic. Seriously. Say you were trying to track Ken Griffey Jr.'s career based on similarities with Ted Williams. That Williams missed time for the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2009

Joey Logano For Next: Fun Facts

Chris Sprow

...t even ride a moped 'til you're 15. Atlanta is considered one of the sports' fastest tracks, and qualifying times there routinely top 190 MPH. Better yet? Smokey and the Bandit II filmed scenes...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Clip Reel: Joey Logano

Chris Sprow

...his garage, not ours. We produced this video about Joey, and what he's like off the track. Meaning, what do his friends think of him? And here's the bigger story behind it. This...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2008

CHOKING ... BY THE NUMBERS

Chris Sprow

...truly counts. Teams are created for a marathon, but are subject to a single dash around the track when it comes time to win what matters. The bottom line: can you really ever choke in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2008

OUT OF NOWHERE

Chris Sprow

[Ed's Note: This week, Rick Reilly writes about a team where most of the guys have to play both ways. Could that school develop an NFL player? They mo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 01, 2008

A DAY WITHOUT (AMERICAN) SPORTS: AN EXPLANATION

Chris Sprow

...is hangover/testing day in NASCAR. It's a cool concept. You can just drive off the track and then straight over to a Waffle House. But unless you have Speed (it's a network...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 16, 2008

BREAKING ... KERRY WOOD COMPELS YOU!

Chris Sprow

...or pitching coach. Kerry has been wunderkind, NEXT-nominee, Tommy John survivor, Tommy John victim, back-on-track, damaged goods, reclamation project, bad closer, good set-up man, good closer, and now … lobbyist? That...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 25, 2008