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Honoring women sports execs of the year
Today, Women in Sports And Events (WISE) announced its 2011 Women Of the Year honorees, three women who deserve special recognition for their impressive accomplishments off the field in their organizations and within the business of sports in general.
Feb 28 7:13 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
On the comeback trail
Rehab was a popular offseason activity in the AL Central this offseason. Amanda Rykoff reviews the players making a comeback as she breaks down the division in espnW's spring training guide.
Mar 1 | By Amanda Rykoff
Hoops and hockey hullabaloo
The last day of February brings us two Top 25 men's games, Big East women's basketball showdowns, elite point guard duels in the NBA and even some post-trade deadline hockey. Here's what we're watching tonight.
Mar 1 6:38 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Phillies' pitching prowess
Can the vaunted "Four Aces" of Philly live up to the hype? Only time will tell if Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee are the greatest rotation ever assembled. But they do look good on paper, as Amanda Rykoff highlights the NL East.
Feb 28 | By Amanda Rykoff
Shut up, Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan guaranteed a Super Bowl victory for his team next year ... AGAIN. Enough already. espnW's Amanda Rykoff just wants the Jets coach to shut up while the NFL faces a lockout.
Feb 25 4:16 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Beasts in the East
Amanda Rykoff has all the new faces in new places, key departures and what to watch for in espnW's spring training guide. Up first: The AL East, where the Rays take on a new look, the Yanks seek starting pitchers and the Red Sox play the role of favorite.
Feb 25 | By Amanda Rykoff
Happy hoops days are here again
I don't know about you, but I'm probably not leaving my couch this weekend (except to go to the gym, of course). What a weekend of college and NBA hoops! Here's why you'll need to fire up the TiVo, grab some snacks and settle in.
Feb 25 12:38 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
A bounty of basketball
Whether it's college men's, women's or NBA basketball, we've got you covered. Conference battles and the NBA's return from the All-Star break highlight a full slate of hoops. Here's what we're watching tonight.
Feb 22 2:38 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Players' health as important as NFL's wealth
The football world was stunned by Dave Duerson's suicide. espnW's Amanda Rykoff says stories such as Duerson's and others before him must force the players and the NFL to take a closer look at traumatic brain injuries and address it in the newest CBA.
Feb 21 5:38 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Holiday hoops and hockey
Close out your President's Day weekend with Top 25 men's and women's college hoops and a Winter Classic rematch tonight. Here's what we're watching.
Feb 21 1:00 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
March comes early
What a weekend of basketball action. We've got 23 (yes, 23!) of the Top 25 teams in action PLUS it's the annual BracketBusters weekend. If there was a time to scout for March, this is it. And don't forget about NBA All-Star events.
Feb 18 1:41 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
FIU takes protecting its star player too far
FIU star shortstop Garrett Wittels is two games from an NCAA-record hitting streak but also faces offseason rape charges. At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, FIU's athletic department went too far in its attempts to protect its star from the media.
Feb 16 4:10 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Hoops, hoops, hooray!
If you like basketball of any kind, tonight is your lucky night. A bevy of Top 25 hoops games and 12 NBA tilts highlight the schedule. It's all in Games We're Watching.
Feb 18 12:00 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 16
Moore, Griner shine in February Frenzy
We're still four weeks away from Selection Monday, but it's possible Monday's February Frenzy was a women's Final Four preview, with four top-15 teams on display.
Feb 15 1:47 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Sweet on hoops for Valentine's Day
If you love basketball, we've got a sweetheart of a schedule tonight to get your heart racing on Valentine's Day. Here's what's capturing our viewing hearts.
Feb 14 1:32 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 14
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 11
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 10
Hoops and hockey madness
Wow, what a night in hoops -- losing and winning streaks, last-second buzzer-beaters, overtimes, upsets and tournament-quality action all over the country. All that and a crazy night on the ice in Boston highlight About Last Night.
Feb 10 7:14 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
History in the making in Cleveland
As Amanda Rykoff continues her countdown until pitchers and catchers report, there's plenty of basketball to keep her distracted. Here's what she's watching as the Cavs look to set another mark of futility and 13 Top 25 NCAA teams hit the hardwood.
Feb 9 11:36 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 9
Superstars take center stage
Superstars shined, records were set, streaks ended and continued ... all in the same game! Oh, what a night of basketball it was as we talk About Last Night.
Feb 9 8:27 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Women do battle in Big East
It's all about the Big East tonight in women's college basketball, as the race for conference supremacy heats up. UConn sits alone in the top spot with DePaul and Notre Dame taking chase in tonight's Games We're Watching.
Feb 8 1:15 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 8