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Congratulations, Cardinals; farewell, baseball
Our Yankees superfan, Amanda Rykoff, congratulates the Cardinals and comes to terms with the end of baseball.
Oct 28 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Now we've seen (and heard) it all
Tony La Russa is usually a master of matchups, but in Monday night's loss he found an opponent he couldn't outsmart: a faulty phone.
Oct 25 | By Amanda Rykoff
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World Series gets better game by game
From Albert Pujols' hitting prowess to the legend of Naptober, espnW's super fan finds plenty of storylines to follow as Game 5 looms.
Oct 24 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Hooray for baseball!
Our superfan, Amanda Rykoff, celebrates the sport after the Rangers' thrilling Game 2 win to tie the World Series.
Oct 21 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Rooting for instant replay in World Series
Wednesday night's apparent botched call may have cost the Rangers a shot at a Game 1 win. While we can't be sure of that, Amanda Rykoff says we should make sure the call is right especially when the stakes are so high.
Oct 20 | By Amanda Rykoff
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A woman without a playoff team
Should Yankees fans root for Justin Verlander and the Tigers? Our super-fan, Amanda Rykoff, makes the case.
Oct 10 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Lewis maintains MLB's diversity pipeline
As the postseason rolls on, espnW continues our look at women in the sports business with Wendy Lewis, MLB's senior VP of diversity and strategic alliances.
Oct 10 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Heartbreak city in the Bronx
The Yankees' season ended in a frustrating Game 5 loss to the Tigers. Our superfan, Amanda Rykoff, shares her pain.
Oct 7 | By Amanda Rykoff
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'Too rich' Yanks should laugh all the way to a 28th title
The Yankees' unlimited resources mean they can afford big busts like Carl Pavano. Amanda Rykoff hopes the team will laugh all the way to a 28th title.
Oct 6 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Back from the brink
What a difference a day makes: The Yankees staved off elimination and forced Game 5 in the ALDS. Our super-fan, Amanda Rykoff, has all the highlights.
Oct 5 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Diary of a mad Yankee fan
Justin Verlander was filthy as usual and Amanda Rykoff is upset. Here's what our Yankees superfan had to say about Game 3 and a nightmare elimination scenario come to life.
Oct 4 | By Amanda Rykoff
- Athlete's Life
Cat Morrison is the chief faffer
In the Pro's Questionnaire, the triathlete introduces us to Scottish slang and talks about her beloved rock collection and why she doesn't like malaise.
Oct 3 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Getting back to normal in the Bronx
Yankees loyalist Amanda Rykoff believes Robinson Cano's grand slam in Game 1 has a way of making fans feel like things are back to normal in the Bronx.
Oct 2 | By Amanda Rykoff
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What a difference a day makes
Max Scherzer stymied the Yankees over six masterful innings Sunday as the Tigers evened the ALDS 1-1. Now Amanda Rykoff is getting nervous.
Oct 2 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Rain dampens Game 1
Yankees super-fan Amanda Rykoff was left wondering what could have been after Mother Nature robbed fans of the postseason's best pitching matchup.
Oct 1 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Phillies VP Bonnie Clark isn't afraid of risks
The Phillies VP of communications talks about her unusual road to the sports industry and the challenges she's tackled.
Oct 1 | By Amanda Rykoff
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A Yankees-Tigers tale
New York City-based Yankees superfan and espnW contributor Amanda Rykoff will be sharing her thoughts on the Yankees' playoff run.
Sep 30 | By Amanda Rykoff
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I'll take New York's devoted female fans any day
There are great female fans everywhere, but Amanda Rykoff tells why NYC's women are the Apple of her eye.
Sep 28 | By Amanda Rykoff
- Athlete's Life
Paralympian Allison Jones is fearless
In the Pro's Questionnaire, the five-time Paralympian tells us about her obsessive packing habits, her love of comfort food and her beloved Death Star Legos.
Sep 23 | By Amanda Rykoff
- Athlete's Life
Lisa Baird sells the Olympic dream
As the chief marketing officer of the USOC, Lisa Baird markets more than sponsorships -- she sells the Olympic movement.
Sep 21 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Sloane Stephens is calm and confident
In the Pro's Questionnaire, rising tennis star and self-proclaimed fashionista Sloane Stephens talks about her grandma's cooking and her former life.
Sep 13 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Family first for Shahar Peer
In the Pro's Questionnaire, WTA player Shahar Peer, currently ranked 24th, talks about being a perfectionist, being on time and the importance of her family.
Aug 31 | By Amanda Rykoff
Phillies' program gives women an inside look
Baseball 101 is about more than the basics. It's a chance for female fans to get an up-close and personal look at the team they love.
Aug 31 | By Amanda Rykoff
- Athlete's Life
Stacey Allaster holds court in the WTA
On the eve of the U.S. Open, espnW caught up with WTA chairman and CEO Stacey Allaster as part of our ongoing Power Play series.
Aug 29 | By Amanda Rykoff
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Dominika Cibulkova wants to be herself
In the Pro's Questionnaire, Dominika Cibulkova, currently ranked 15th in the world, talks about the importance of health and her admiration for Lance Armstrong.
Aug 25 | By Amanda Rykoff
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