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Open season: ACC women's hoops

As conference play gets underway in women's college basketball, we're following two big ACC matchups. Plus: the Dirk and Melo watch in the NBA. Should be an awesome Thursday night.

Jan 25 10:20 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Best Year Ever? Just hear me out

Despite the notoriety that Brett Favre and Gilbert Arenas gained in 2010, it's possible to make the case that this was their Best Year Ever.

Jan 25 10:28 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Coach K shoots for win No. 880

Mike Krzyzewski looks to claim exclusive possession of the second-place spot on the Division I men's all-time wins list, while Sidney Crosby puts his 26-game scoring streak on the line against the Islanders.

Jan 25 10:28 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

NFL Snow Day!

Blizzard conditions in the Northeast trapped the Jets and Giants in the Midwest. We decided to check in and see what the guys were up to on their snow-cation.

Jan 25 10:30 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

What we're talking about on Twitter

Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter yesterday. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!

Dec 24

'Bah, humbug' to Christmas NBA games

Our Adena Andrews and Phil Jackson have something in common: they don't think the NBA should schedule games for Christmas. Thirteen hours of basketball mask the real meaning of the holiday.

Jan 25 10:32 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Basketball, Big Ben and a bowl game

Tonight's sports docket features the Panthers in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers are in the hunt for the AFC North title. In hoops action, the new-look Suns host the Heat. And for decoration? It's the Poinsettia Bowl, featuring Navy and San Diego State.

Jan 25 10:32 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

What we're talking about on Twitter

Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter yesterday. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!

Dec 22

Kobe loses his cool, Favre loses a record

Tuesday night belonged to the Connecticut women's hoops team, for sure, but there were other developments on the hardwood and on the gridiron. Here's what you need to know about the ejections, suspensions, and thrilling finishes.

Jan 25 10:39 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Respect the Streak: Huskies' feat is astounding

Connecticut is on the cusp of its record-breaking 89th consecutive victory. All the contrarians need to stop complaining about the alleged lack of depth in women's college hoops.

Jan 25 10:39 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Huskies hunting history

Currently tied with UCLA's men's team, which won 88 straight games in the early 1970s, UConn is on the brink of breaking the Division I basketball consecutive wins streak. This game -- and the celebration that will follow it -- are a must-watch tonight.

Jan 25 10:44 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Something's missing under the bowl tree this year

That would be the USC Trojans. An unprecedented seven consecutive bowl appearances and five bowl wins (tied for first) make Southern California one of the postseason granddaddies. Too bad they'll be watching from their rocking chairs this year.

Jan 25 10:51 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

What we're talking about on Twitter

Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter yesterday. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!

Dec 17

About Last Night: A rough one for the Volunteers

It was a rough night to be in Volunteer Orange, and news on a three-team NBA trade that could have implications for a title game favorite.

Dec 15 | By Adena Andrews

Games We're Watching:
From ice to hardwood

Tonight's games will feature blocked shots, bobbleheads and lighting speed on the ice. Adena Andrews makes sure you have your sports schedule set for the night.

Jan 25 10:55 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Peyton Hillis is white, fast and worthy of praise

Peyton Hillis might not look like your typical 1,000-yard running back, but he sure plays like one.

Jan 25 10:56 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Lights, Camera, Ball: Actors who deserve a HOF nod

Basketball movies have really shaped our perspective of the sport growing up. I mean, how many times have we called Ray Allen "Jesus" while he is on the court.

Jan 25 11:03 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

What we're talking about
on Twitter

Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter yesterday. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observerations!

Dec 9

About Last Night: Welcome back to relevancy, Knicks

Last night's all-hoops line-up included yet another Knicks win and the battle of LA, plus a few clinics put on by some top-notch college squads.

Jan 25 11:26 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Would you like some cheese with that whine, Jeter?

Are you crying? There's no crying in baseball, Derek Jeter. There's no crying in baseball, especially when you are the $50 million man. And there's especially no crying in the Boogie Down Bronx, they don't play that.

Jan 25 11:26 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

What we're talking about
on Twitter

Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter yesterday. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observerations!

Dec 8

Dear Hornet Nation, it's time to show your support

The purchase of the New Orleans Hornets by the NBA does not mean the total demise of the Hornets, but it's not a good sign.

Jan 25 11:26 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Games We're Watching: MSG spotlights college hoops

Four ranked teams and three championship coaches tip off under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden tonight in honor of in honor of the late Jim Valvano's foundation, and it's going to be a beauty BAY-BEE!

Jan 25 11:29 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

Stern committed to WNBA's growth after Orender's exit

WNBA president Donna Orender has stepped down from her post. Orender is leaving the league during its crucial adolescent years, but the league's connection with the NBA, and its improving product will help it stay afloat.

Jan 25 11:32 AM ET | By Adena Andrews

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Jan 25 11:33 AM ET