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Hoops and hockey on a snowy night
Snowed in tonight? No problem. We've got plenty of hoops and hockey action to keep you entertained. Here's what we're watching.
Feb 1 1:02 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Jimmer fever and Open updates
Jimmer Fredette helped VYU take down one of the country's last unbeatens, and one of the great tennis favorites fell Wednesday night, too. Check it out in About Last Night.
Jan 27 9:11 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Checking in on the State of the Sports Union
We check in on the state of the sports union. Strong? No. 1 Ohio State wins again. Not so strong? Rafael Nadal lost in straight sets, and Syracuse continued its slide with a loss to Seton Hall at home.
Jan 26 7:43 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
When breakfast becomes breaking news
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave fans a hearty helping of candor and honesty at Tuesday's "Breakfast With A Champion" event in New York City. espnW's Amanda Rykoff attended the event as a fan -- and left as the source of breaking news.
Jan 25 5:45 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Kulick aiming to defend title, diversify her sport
Kelly Kulick made professional bowling history last year when she became the first woman to win a PBA Tour title at one of the most prestigious events, the Tournament of Champions. Amanda Rykoff talked with Kulick as she prepared to defend her title.
Jan 20 3:25 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Hoops, tennis feature in a wild night
On a great night of college hoops and LeBron James' return from injury, late night tennis and Venus Williams' ugly outfit at the Australian Open stole the show.
Jan 25 9:58 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
LeBron still hasn't figured out what role to play
LeBron James will star in a new animated web series to promote socially conscious messages to kids. But has the NBA superstar missed an opportunity to truly embrace his new role as villain?
Jan 25 9:57 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
A super Tuesday of hoops and tennis
Still can't enough basketball after yesterday's MLK Day treat? We've got plenty for you tonight, including a Top 25 showdown in men's and women's hoops. If basketball's not your thing, we've got action from Down Under as the Australian Open rolls on.
Jan 25 9:59 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Holiday hoops live up to the hype
A couple great college hoops games, another UConn women's rout and Rafael Nadal's Australian Open debut gave us something to talk About Last Night.
Jan 25 9:59 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Holiday hoops extravaganza on MLK Day
It may be the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, but sports do not take a vacation day. Today is the perfect day to reflect on Dr. King's legacy while enjoying a veritable smorgasbord of hoops.
Jan 25 9:59 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
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Gust called up in minors, named first female VP
Tina Gust made history this month as she became the first female vice president in the 109-year history of the minor league baseball offices. Amanda Rykoff talked with Gust last month at the Winter Meetings about her new role and her path to success.
Jan 17 | By Amanda Rykoff
Fredette highlights historic night in hoops
BYU's Jimmer Fredette dropped 47 points on an evening that saw two overtime thrillers in men's college basketball; an upset on the women's side; and a historic rout in the NBA.
Jan 25 10:17 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Is the Union's new sponsorship sexist?
Philadelphia's professional soccer team announced a four-year partnership to put "Bimbo" on the front of the team's jersey and on all Union team apparel. But is the new sponsor alienating the Union's female fanbase?
Jan 25 10:01 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
A night of college hoops action
If college football title games aren't your thing, you do have some other options in the sports world tonight. Here's the (other) games we're watching tonight.
Jan 25 10:16 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Games that weren't for all the Tostitos
While Auburn and Oregon played a thriller of a BCS National Championship Game, other games took place on the court and the ice. Amanda Rykoff has you covered.
Jan 11 | By Amanda Rykoff
Is it Sunday yet? Enough with the trash talk!
With any playoff game between division rivals, we can expect some trash talk. Add Rex Ryan to that equation, and we'll be lucky if we get two minutes without it before Sunday's game.
Jan 25 10:18 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Y'know, besides the obvious...
If college football title games aren't your thing, you do have some other options in the sports world tonight. Here's the (other) games we're watching tonight.
Jan 25 10:18 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Another UConn record; Rajon Rondo rocks
Basketball was front and center Wednesday night as football had the night off. The UConn women have a new NCAA record, and Rajon Rondo rocked the Spurs. It's all in About Last Night.
Jan 25 10:20 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Kristine Lilly: A true Hall of Famer
With the sports world atwitter over baseball's Hall of Fame voting, another all-time great announced her retirement today. Amanda Rykoff looks back on Kristine Lilly's Hall of Fame soccer career and impact on the game.
Jan 25 10:22 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Hooray for hoops: A football-free Wednesday
There's no football on the schedule tonight but don't panic, there's plenty of basketball and even some hockey to keep you busy. Here's what we're watching.
Jan 25 10:21 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Back to reality for the UConn women
With the UConn women's record 90-game winning streak over, the team can focus on basketball again. Amanda Rykoff checked in with the Huskies and coach Geno Auriemma at practice Tuesday.
Jan 25 11:23 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
NFL playoffs set, college coaches hired, fired
The Seahawks become the first ever division winner with a losing record, the NFL playoff seedings are set, NCAA football coaches are hired and fired. Amanda Rykoff tells you all about it in About Last Night.
Jan 25 10:23 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
A night of bizarre bowl finishes
Jan 25 10:26 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Mixed emotions as UConn's streak ends
After UConn's record-setting 90-game winning streak ended against Stanford, Amanda Rykoff mourns its end and explains why she will still celebrate the achievement.
Jan 25 10:25 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Thank God it's Thursday
Yes, it's Thursday, but it feels like a Saturday with all the college football bowl action we've got today. If that's not enough, we've got a huge women's basketball game and the top two teams in the NBA tipping off.
Jan 25 10:26 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff