50 Results for washington nationals

JaMarcus Russell: A work in regress

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell made significant progress in his sophomore season, but the consensus is that he has regressed in 2009. There are a number of possible factors, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Juan Martin del Potro is severely underappreciated. But don't let his unassuming demeanor camouflage his massive game.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...but the No. 6 seed here at the National Tennis Center has only been a force at...another nice summer season, reaching the finals in Washington (beating Roddick in the final) and Montreal (beating...

Page | Conversation

Eleven years later, 'Vladinator' fights on

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

...the same time one of the toughest, most physical players in the tough, physical history of the National Hockey League shifts uncomfortably in his seat. Off camera, Konstantinov's chin quavers and tears stream down...

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2009

Once No. 1-ranked player on the planet trying to regain form

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

He has a suddenly fragile body and daunting U.S. Open draw. He has the unfortunate timing of playing in the same era as Roger Federer, while his biological tennis clock is ticking. But it's OK being Andy Roddick.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Determined Levine steadfast in making a name for himself

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Jesse Levine's mantra is simple: Just do better than last year. Though he's not your household name, Levine has vaulted up the ATP ladder with heart, determination and unadulterated ball striking.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008

Source of inspiration: Injured soldier produces Giant emotions

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The Giants have received inspiration and perspective from an Army vet who lost both legs in Iraq, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008

The Tom Brady Experience: 'Almost' perfect

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

What drives Tom Brady? ESPN.com's Greg Garber discovers the insecurities that make for greatness in the Patriots quarterback.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

Is there a right time to turn pro?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

American John Isner and Donald Young both won their first career Grand Slam matches in the first round of the U.S. Open. But they took very different paths to get here, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2007

Williams' Super Bowl start opened door to dreams

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In retrospect, it seems preposterous, but in the first 40 Super Bowls there wasn't a single black head coach, Greg Garber writes. On Sunday, there will be two.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2007

Bailey not only best this year, maybe best ever

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Champ Bailey had a season that left even grizzled veterans grasping for superlatives. Greg Garber suggests this one: defensive player of the year.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2007

Decision to play on the right one

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

When Andre Agassi said he was going to play the 2006 season, there were groans all over. On Thursday, he proved that he made the right decision to play on, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2006

Limping to the finish line

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Some say the reason so many tennis players are getting hurt is due to the length of the schedule, while others think it comes down to conditioning.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2006

Roddick exits Grand Slam early yet again

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Wimbledon was supposed to be where Andy Roddick jump-started his season. Instead, he's going home, left to wonder what's gone wrong with his game, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2006

Lacrosse culture crisis: Play hard, party hard

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Greg Garber examines the relationship between lacrosse's culture and the scandal at Duke, and what the future holds for the sport.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006