Iowa wrestlers complete long journey to the top
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comWhen Iowa legend Tom Brands returned to the Hawkeyes, five of his wresters at Virginia Tech followed him. But their journey to Iowa -- and to the top of the wrestling world -- has been fraught with obstacles, writes Mark Kreidler.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008Webber's return to Warriors holds fair share of intrigue
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comHe still looks terrific in a suit. Say that for Chris Webber. The man who took over the interview room at the Oracle Arena on Friday evening could have walked right out of a GQ ad. Instead, Webber walked, nicely coiffed, into a fair mass of uncertainty.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008Sutton brings impressive résumé to unlikeliest of schools
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comEddie Sutton brings an already impressive résumé to the remote Division I outpost at San Francisco, but he has returned to the sideline in search of a couple of wins, writes Mark Kreidler.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2008Nittany Lions lay it all on the line in NCAA title win
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comPenn State doesn't act like your typical powerhouse. But the Nittany Lions found a way to win, writes Mark Kreidler.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2007Stanford's depth, talent give the Cardinal an edge in semifinal
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comBroken plays were no problem for Stanford on Thursday night. Even when the Cardinal were out of system, they were always in sync. Stanford's talent, depth and versatility were key in its NCAA semifinal win, writes Mark Kreidler.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007Two for the price one: Turner taking down two franchises
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comIs it possible that Norv Turner could make two franchises worse in 2007? Fans of the Chargers and 49ers would probably agree.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2007Mixed reaction to Bonds' indictment in Bay Area
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comAfter being indicted by a federal grand jury, it remains an open question just how Barry Bonds will be recalled in San Francisco.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007Vikings have a chance to right a wrong and help Williamson
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comThe Vikings say it's just business. But ESPN.com's Mark Kreidler thinks it's also heartless, classless and cheap to dock Troy Williamson a game check for a family crisis.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007Tumultuous times for tennis
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comSome other year a figure like Martina Hingis being taken down by a drug charge would rock an industry. In this case, tennis, the business, has already had its world spun sideways -- and it's going to be spinning for some time.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2007As the pro sports world turns, where will A-Rod, Torre land?
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPNTorre, A-Rod … they're all just pawns in the baseball moves game.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2007Marriage between Oakland, A's strained from start
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comThe A's never really felt at home in the Coliseum anyway.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2007Schuerholz moves aside as Atlanta's golden era fades
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comThink off-the-field personnel matter? They sure did in Atlanta, where John Schuerholz was front and center for a magical 17 seasons.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007In debut, defense clearly not the name of Durant's game
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comSonics rookie Kevin Durant got a rude awakening in his first NBA preseason game. He can score, but finding someone for him to guard may prove difficult, Mark Kreidler writes.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2007Hunter was right -- Jones got big boost from steroids
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2007The passion of Norv -- or lack of it -- is hurting the Chargers
Mark Kreidler, ESPN.comWhatever else can be said of the San Diego Chargers' Norv Turner as a football man, what is increasingly beyond dispute is that he's a submediocre head coach.
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