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State of uncertainty for women's sports

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Ten years ago, Brandi Chastain's singular moment of celebration seemed to signal a turning point for women's sports. So why are they struggling now?

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Even on 'Oprah,' the truth and Marion Jones don't mix

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

If her 'tell-all' appearance on 'Oprah' this week was meant to clear the air about the truth and Marion Jones, it failed miserably, writes Mark Kreidler.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Hunter was right -- Jones got big boost from steroids

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

The evidence doesn't lie. And neither, as it turned out, does C.J. Hunter, who was right in portraying ex-wife Marion Jones as a heavy steroids user.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007

Full disclosure would be best way for MLB to go

Mark Kreidler, ESPN.com

As drug issues continue to bombard Major League Baseball, Mark Kreidler says full disclosure of any positive test would send the most effective message yet.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2007

Graham is a catch, but he's no Barry Bonds

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Trevor Graham's indictment is the latest BALCO development. But the biggest issue, what happens to Barry Bonds, remains unresolved.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2006

Baseball never in the business of 'getting it'

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Of course Donald Fehr and Bud Selig don't "get it," baseball has been running from steroids for years.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2005

Supplemental retirement income

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Michael Johnson, he of the golden feat, is back running around again, this time as sprinter Jeremy Wariner's agent.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2004

Felix already is taking over 200

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

The new Marion Jones may be Allyson Felix, but we say "may" with an asterisk.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2004

Timing is everything

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Trevor Graham says he was "just a coach doing the right thing" when he handed over a THG-coated syringe that launched the BALCO investigation. Sure.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2004

Does anybody really care about the Games?

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

The key question isn't about security or construction delays. No, the question for Athens, is: What if they threw an Olympics and nobody cared?

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2004

Webb poised to break another 36-year record

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Steroid-related news dominated the track trials, but Alan Webb's burst in the 1,500 reminded us it's about running.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2004

Jones isn't going to go away quietly

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

USA Track can forget about sweeping Marion Jones under the rug. It's possible she may qualify for three events in Athens.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2004

U.S. track avoids Montgomery debacle

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Maurice Greene (9.91 seconds), Justin Gatlin (9.92) and Shawn Crawford (9.93) saved USA Track and Field from a potential fight with Tim Montgomery.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2004

Can't outrun controversy

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

The nation's fleetest runners at the U.S. Track and Field Trials are competing for more than a trip to Athens. They're also struggling to maintain their credibility.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2004

Who's got the real juice?

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Despite renewed speculation about rampant steroid use, players like Bonds and Giambi should weather any storm.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2003