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Athlete's Life
Life is golden for Susan Francia
In the Pro's Questionnaire, Olympic rower Susan Francia talks about teamwork, betrayal, getting introspective and the challenges facing her this year.
Aug 24 | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Happiness is thin-crust pizza for Jarmila Gajdosova
In the Pro's Questionnaire, WTA player Jarmila Gajdosova discusses her love of pizza, her desire to sing and her weakness for accessories.
Aug 19 | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Nadia Petrova's in a happy place
In the Pro's Questionnaire, WTA player Nadia Petrova, ranked No. 27 in the world, talks about being a perfectionist, her love of pizza and her treasured French bulldog, Lulu.
Aug 18 | By Amanda Rykoff
Women earning their stripes in NYC
It's possible that one of the two women taking part in this year's NFL Officiating Academy will someday be on the field on Sundays.
Aug 13 | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Do not disrespect Julia Goerges
The WTA player talks about her fear of fire, love of family, fruit and a German specialty in our latest Pro's Questionnaire.
Aug 12 | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Kellmeyer: 'Title IX was what I'm most proud of'
If you went to college on a sports scholarship, you have Peachy Kellmeyer to thank. We caught up with the recent International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee.
Aug 9 | By Amanda Rykoff
Rivalry renewed
It's Yankees-Red Sox at Fenway, the WNBA ramps up, Tiger returns to action and seven legends will be enshrined in Canton. Here are this weekend's Games We're Watching.
Aug 5 12:51 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Matinee madness
With WNBA and Major League Baseball matinees on the docket, get ready for an early edition of the Games We're Watching.
Aug 3 12:01 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
How the west will be won
From the WNBA to Major League Baseball, key showdowns out west are front and center in tonight's Games We're Watching.
Aug 2 10:55 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Daniel Trush's incredible journey inspires hope
Music was a healer for Daniel Trush as he fought through a coma, a lengthy hospital stay and years of rehabilitation. Now he's helping others through his foundation.
Jul 28 | By Amanda Rykoff
Pair of aces in Philadelphia
While the NFL's accelerated timetable continues, it's business as usual in MLB with a full slate of games. A potential pitchers' duel between Tim Lincecum and Cole Hamels headlines the Games We're Watching.
Jul 27 1:35 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
The NFL frenzy begins!
Today marks the first day NFL teams can sign rookies and undrafted free agents, so expect lots of activity. We've also got a full slate of MLB action and the WNBA returns from the All-Star Break. Here are the Games We're Watching.
Jul 26 11:22 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Pirates return to national television
While we await official word on the end of the NFL lockout, we've got a busy day of MLB action on tap, including the return of the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates to national television. Here are the Games We're Watching.
Jul 25 11:24 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
WNBA All-Stars to shine in San Antonio
The Top 15 WNBA players of all time will be introduced during the All-Star Game in San Antonio on Saturday, and this year's class enters the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Here are this weekend's Games We're Watching.
Jul 22 12:04 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Jordin Sparks loves her sports
The "American Idol" winner -- and daughter of an NFL player -- talks football, music and her new single, "I Am Woman."
Jul 22 | By Amanda Rykoff
MLB goes streaking tonight
Will the Rangers stay red-hot? Will the Mariners snap their skid? Who will advance to the final nine in the World Series of Poker? Here are the Games We're Watching.
Jul 19 5:05 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Prime time for America's pastime
This is the time of year when baseball has the sports calendar to itself. Tonight brings us an NL Central showdown, an AL East rivalry and the great Roy Halladay on the bump. Here are the Games We're Watching.
Jul 18 1:03 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Thrice as nice for the U.S.?
The U.S. seeks an unprecedented third Women's World Cup title against Japan, and The Open Championship will be decided on the links in England. Here are the Games We're Watching this weekend.
Jul 15 12:35 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Pamela Pitts does it all for the A's
In her 18th year as director of baseball administration, Pitts sees lots of paperwork. Here is what her job entails and how she climbed baseball's ladder.
Jul 15 | By Amanda Rykoff
For the Steffens, water polo is a family affair
Jessica and Maggie Steffens are key players on the U.S. water polo team. No surprise -- their father, brother, uncle and cousins have all played the sport.
Jul 15 | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Joba Chamberlain takes nothing for granted
Though rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, the Yankees pitcher talks about keeping a positive outlook in baseball and life.
Jul 13 | By Amanda Rykoff
Weighty issues, All-Star style
So much for svelte, athletic physiques: more than a few MLB players are packing plenty of extra poundage along with their statistical punch.
Jul 12 | By Amanda Rykoff
All about the long ball
If you dig the long ball (and we know most chicks do, right?) then it's your lucky night. The 2011 State Farm Home Run Derby is the only Game We're Watching tonight and we've got you covered on all you need to know about the desert slugfest.
Jul 11 1:10 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Americans look to capture Group C
It's a busy day in Germany with four Women's World Cup matches including a showdown for Group C between the U.S. and Sweden. If you're looking for something closer to home, there's a full slate of baseball. Here are the Games We're Watching.
Jul 6 11:50 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Tyler Tumminia has baseball in her blood
Tyler Tumminia, the daughter of a 30-year MLB scout, used her passion for the sport to propel her career as a VP of a sports and entertainment company.
Jul 5 | By Amanda Rykoff

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