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Northwestern freshman goalie Bridget Bianco might have been a two-time All-American at Moorestown (Moorestown, N.J.). But she still wishes she knew some of the things then that she knows now. As Bianco gets ready to compete in the 2012 Champion Ch...

Thinking about a triathlon? One-race veteran Erin Purrington tells us what she wishes she'd known when she started.

In case you were out living a life of leisure, here's what you missed in sports on Monday: Robert Griffin III threw for 163 yards and ran for 72 more to lead the Redskins to a 17-16 win over the Giants. "At times like these, I really wish I knew...

Among a large group of free agents that is unsigned for next season, Andy Pettitte hopes to make a decision quickly as if he will retire or play again.

A three-time log rolling world champion and fitness competitor, Shana Martin offers insight into her sport, training and what motivates her.

Remember how awful the "edgy," graffiti-like logo for the 2012 Olympics looked when it was unveiled? This week's street rioting in London makes it seem like an even poorer choice. Meanwhile, a "revised" 2012 logo is going around. I wish I knew who is...

Who knew Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman would listen to star forward Patrick Kane so closely. After the season was over, it was Kane who bluntly said his team could use more toughness. He got his wish. In a tough-guy buying fre...

The Mavs saw their chance to cruise through the Western Conference vanish.

Who knew that a throw-away line Tuesday would spark such debate over what kind of "top secret and highly explosive" project I was working on. I thoroughly enjoyed your suggestions and only wish I had read them before I started. Alas, Tuesday's pro...

People often say to me, "Ted, you know so much. I, too, wish I knew a lot." (Wait. No one has ever said that to me. But they probably should have.) (OK. No, they shouldn't have). Anyway. Today we shall share a secret: Official information. ...

Once, when Yunel Escobar offered best wishes to an Atlanta teammate on his birthday, the teammate told Escobar he knew exactly what present he wanted from the shortstop: Just play hard today. That Braves players came to view consistent effort from t...

Blog | July 15, 2010

Several pundits questioned the Yunel Escobar-Alex Gonzalez swap. Not Buster Olney. As the second half of 2010 begins, those Atlanta Braves look like the team to beat in the NL East -- and getting rid of the inconsistent Escobar helped cement them.

Blog | Conversation | July 15, 2010

Kevin Faulk, Stephen Neal pleased to be nothing but Patriots.

From the time she was 8, Meighan Simmons knew she wanted to play for the best. After a chance encounter with Candace Parker, Steele's star guard will get her wish.

Adam Madison takes questions from his mailbag, responding to potential difference-making deals by readers.

Jason Grey takes a closer look at Madison Bumgarner, whose velocity has dropped a bit in the second half of the year.