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Powerful Swimming

ESPN Kids Writer

When you think of swimming, you might think of a leisurely summertime activity - pool parties and trips to the beach or the lake. But in high schools and colleges...

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Sports on Ice

ESPN Kids Writer

Two-thirds of the world is covered with water. And when it gets cold enough, some of that water freezes to form some of the best athletic venues around. Simply by...

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Same Team, Different Skills

ESPN Kids Writer

What makes a team great is a variety of players. A basketball team needs tall players in addition to players who can shoot the ball well. Football teams need strong...

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 17

ESPN Kids Writer

Q: What is the hardest sport to play? Rayne from Virginia A: Rayne, this is a very difficult question. Every sport...

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 17

ESPN Kids Writer

Q: What is the hardest sport to play? Rayne from Virginia A: Rayne, this is a very difficult question. Every sport offers...

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

World's Fastest Runner

ESPN Kids Writer

How far can you run in 10 seconds? Around the house? Across the backyard? Well, if you're the fastest person in the world, you can cover 100 meters in 9.58 seconds...

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 12

ESPN Kids Writer

Q: I usually play forward, but my coach switched me to goalie. What can I do to make this change easier? Courtney from Mississippi...

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Track and Field

ESPN Kids Writer

While professional team sports like soccer, basketball, football and baseball get most of the headlines and TV coverage, some of the world's best athletes don't...

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag Week of 6/15

ESPN Kids Writer

Q: If a person plays goalie in soccer, do they have to work just as hard as the players up front? Mike from Texas A: Mike, you bet they do! Even though...

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009