Amanda Rykoff Content

Ups and downs in the Big D
On the night after the Super Bowl all eyes were on Dallas again. This time it had nothing to do with Cowboys Stadium as the Mavericks kept their winning streak intact while extending the Cavs' record for futility. Let's talk About Last Night.
Feb 8 9:57 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Hoops, hockey take post-Super Bowl spotlight
Mourning the end of the football season? Don't worry, it's just seven days until pitchers and catchers report. Plus we've got plenty of other sports to keep us occupied. Here's what we're watching tonight.
Feb 8 6:39 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
In non-Super Bowl-related sports news ...
Congratulations to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on a thrilling Super Bowl win over the Steelers. But believe it or not, there were other sporting events outside of Dallas this weekend. Here's what you might have missed.
Feb 7 11:35 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Why it's one for the ages
Don't know much about history? We can fix that. Everyone's talking about the two "historic" teams playing in this year's Super Bowl, and we're here to break down what that means.
Feb 4 | By Amanda Rykoff
Spurs stun Lakers; Ohio State still unbeaten
Did you go to bed early on Thursday night, tired from shoveling snow? Or maybe you were watching "30 Rock" instead of sports. Well, you missed a doozy of an ending in Los Angeles. Here's a recap of all that happened on the hardwood last night.
Feb 4 11:02 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Farewell, Andy Pettitte
New York Yankee starting pitcher Andy Pettitte will officially announce his retirement on Friday. espnW's Amanda Rykoff reflects on the news and mourns the end of an era in the Bronx.
Feb 4 12:47 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Hoops provide must-needed distraction
We're three days away from the Super Bowl. Until then, we've got plenty of basketball action to keep us distracted. Here's what we're watching tonight.
Feb 3 11:31 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Upsets and bracket busters galore
Until spring arrives (please be right, Punxsutawney Phil), we've got sports to keep us warm. Last night brought us another scorching night of hoops, with Jimmer Fredette, buzzer-beaters, upsets and another 40-plus game from Kevin Durant.
Feb 3 8:43 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Changing negative recruiting from the top
Beth Bass, CEO of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, and Celia Slater, the Executive Director of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy, are two women working to change negative and homophobic recruiting practices in women's collegiate sports.
Feb 2 | By Amanda Rykoff
Do you know what today is?
You all know that today is Groundhog Day. You probably know that today is national signing day. But did you know it's also National Girls and Women in Sports Day?
Feb 2 4:14 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
March-quality hoops on Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow today. I don't know if we're going to get the early spring he predicted, but we do have a great slate of March-quality college basketball tonight, so he might be onto something.
Feb 2 1:37 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
Athlete's Life
Tara Green plays host to a party of 150,000
Amanda Rykoff caught up with North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee vice president and COO Tara Green just days before Sunday's game.
Feb 2 | By Amanda Rykoff
Buzzer-beaters and overtime thrillers
Since it's probably freezing cold where you are (I'm not talking to you, California and Florida), good thing we had hot hoops action to keep us warm. Here's what happened last night.
Feb 2 9:25 AM ET | By Amanda Rykoff
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
Athlete's Life
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