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Laver's season Slam stands test of time

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Not even Roger Federer's greatest accomplishments come close to rivaling Rod Laver's season Slam of 40 years ago.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009

Cassel has spent years preparing for leading role

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Patriots QB Matt Cassel hasn't started a game since high school, but he's confident he is prepared as he steps in for the injured Tom Brady, Greg Garber writes.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

Celtics' success traced, in part, to the fortunes of a blind son

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The Boston Celtics still are a threat to hoist a 17th championship banner, and they can thank, in part, 15-year-old Campbell Grousbeck. How has he influenced one of the most storied sports franchises? ESPN.com's Greg Garber explains.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2008

Tough to be French at the French Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

It's been 24 years since a Frenchman won the French Open. Barring some major upsets in the next two weeks, that drought likely is going to continue for at least one more year, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007

Romney Oaks is still swinging at the LLWS

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Cancer survivor Romney Oaks went down swinging in a controversial Pony League game, but his story has landed him in Williamsport at the Little League World Series.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2006

Youth team pays high price in win-at-all-costs game

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

One youth baseball team in Utah decided to win at all costs, and is finding out the price might have been too high.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2006

Pats, Sox put Boston on top of sports world

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Boston sports fans are on top of the world, and the view is a little different than what they're used to.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2005

The passion of the athlete

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green was forced to choose between his two passions. He chose sports and faith.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2004

Henman lucky to take a set off Coria

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Tim Henman seemed poised to steal El Mago's mojo. But there are few men who can beat Guillermo Coria on clay.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004

Ferrero facing tough defense of title

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Unfortunately for Juan Carlos Ferrero, the favorites for the French Open are Roger Federer and Guillermo Coria.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2004

Looking for the next adrenalin rush

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

When competition can't get the adrenalin pumping anymore, gambling provides the rush some athletes crave.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2004

Who's the NFL's next rags-to-riches team?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

History shows that some NFL team will come out of nowhere to make the playoffs. Which will it be?

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2002

The fleeting (and haunting) art of the sports dynasty

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Forget how Phil Jackson's Lakers stack up against Red Auerbach's Celtics. Those ancient Chinese dynasties are the true measuring sticks of greatness.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2002

The architects of greatness

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

From Lombardi and Auerbach to Bowman and Jackson, behind every great team is a great coach.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2002

Quite simply, you have to be in it to win it

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Consistency is the hallmark of sports' greatest teams.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2002