Commentary Archive
- W roundtable
W roundtable: Spring is in the air
The Super Bowl closed the book on the football season, so our writers weigh in on the sporting events they’re most looking forward to this spring. From March Madness to big-time tennis, there’s plenty of entertainment to be had.
Feb 4 | By espnW
- Snark Attack
Spain: From the Super Bowl commericials to the black out, lots to snark about
In Sarah Spain's Super Bowl Snark Attack, the Twitterverse offers their jokes on the game, commercials and the power outage.
Feb 4 2:23 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
- Man Up
Man Up: Val Ackerman talks with Warriors president Rick Welts
In the first edition of Man Up, Val Ackerman talks with Golden State Warriors president Rick Welts about the marketing and future of women's sports, and why its differences from men should be appreciated.
Jan 30 5:35 PM ET | By Val Ackerman
Carter: Wrapping up a weekend of Super Bowl parties
With it beach flag football game and Justin Timberlake, DirecTV threw two of the best parties of the weekend on Saturday.
Feb 3 | By Kelley Carter
Carter: Too many Super Bowl parties to choose from
With Cee Lo Green and Goodie Mobb performing, the ESPN NEXT party was one of several Super Bowl parties that highlighted Friday night in New Orleans.
Jan 31 | By Kelley Carter
Carter: Madden Bowl party a soaring kickoff
With Big Boi and Little Wayne performing, the EA Madden Bowl got the string of Super Bowl parties off to a scorching start.
Jan 31 | By Kelley Carter
Carter: It's party time in New Orleans
Super Bowl weekend wouldn’t be complete without some partying, and New Orleans knows how to do it up right. Here’s a look at the places and faces making up the Super Bowl scene.
Jan 31 | By Kelley Carter
- That's What She Said
TWSS: A 'Girl's Guide' to the hockey galaxy? My prayers have been answered!
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain breaks down what a recent "Girl's Guide" to hockey really meant to the sports universe.
Jan 30 3:24 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Carter: 10 suggestions for Big Easy
Killing time before the big game, or just in town to take in the atmosphere? Here are 10 must-see, must-eat, must-hear, must-stop attractions to get the most out of your stay in New Orleans.
Jan 28 | By Kelley Carter
- W roundtable
W roundtable: Super Bowl predictions
The Baltimore Ravens have the emotion of Ray Lewis on their side; the San Francisco 49ers have the electricity of Colin Kaepernick on theirs. Who will prevail in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans?
Jan 28 | By espnW
Isaacson: Remembering Gussie Moran
Gussie Moran, also known as "Gorgeous Gussie," was a total package in her heyday -- she had the skills to play tennis with the best and gorgeous good looks. Here's to the memory of the tennis star who died at age 89.
Jan 23 9:15 AM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- W roundtable
W roundtable: And the women's winner is ...
With Week 1 of the Australian Open in the books, Serena Williams still looks like the player to beat. But don't rule out Victoria Azarenka or Maria Sharapova, eitiher. Or how about a first-time Grand Slam winner?
Jan 21 | By espnW
- W @ The Australian Open
Ford: Venus no match for Sharapova
You could feel how badly the fans wanted a competitive match. But in the end, Maria Sharapova had too much game for Venus Williams.
Jan 18 8:33 PM ET | By Bonnie D. Ford
Isaacson: Lance's lie just one of many we've heard
Years of being lied to by public officials and sports stars has led us to be more cynical about Lance Armstrong's admission of guilt.
Jan 17 10:32 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- W roundtable
W roundtable: Picking NFL's conference champions
Could we get our first battle of the birds with the Ravens and the Falcons? Or even better, a battle of brothers with 49ers-Ravens? But how can you rule out the Patriots? Our writers make their picks for the AFC and NFC championship games.
Jan 14 | By espnW
LPGA has a lot to be excited about this season
The 2013 LPGA schedule features three new tournaments and a fifth major. On top of that, it's a Solheim Cup year, and the U.S. Women's Open will be in New York.
Jan 15 9:54 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- W @ The Australian Open
Ford: Ankle no problem as Serena marches on
Serena Williams showed no ill effects of the ankle injury she had suffered two days earlier. In fact, she appeared increasingly mobile as the match progressed, despite the stifling heat.
Jan 17 2:18 AM ET | By Bonnie D. Ford
- W @ The Australian Open
Ford: Scares, but no worries for Serena, Azarenka
Top-seeded Victoria Azarenka stumbled briefly, but recovered and rolled against Monica Niculescu. Time will tell if Serena Williams recovers fully from a rolled ankle suffered in her 6-0, 6-0 win.
Jan 15 3:50 PM ET | By Bonnie D. Ford
- W @ The Australian Open
Ford: Age doesn't slow Kimiko Date-Krumm
In many ways, Kimiko Date-Krumm acts like the 42-year-old mom she is. Of course, you wouldn't know that based on her tennis play.
Jan 15 3:22 PM ET | By Bonnie D. Ford
- That's What She Said
Spain: Posh and Sporty Spain unite for our Golden Globes-NFL playoff awards!
Posh and Sporty Spain collide in this week's "That's What She Said." Sarah hands out her big winners from Sunday's Golden Globes and NFL playoff action.
Jan 14 3:50 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Hays: Alex Morgan grows up fast
Alex Morgan is just 23 years old, but she already has become the voice and the face for the National Women’s Soccer League.
Feb 12 1:06 PM ET | By Graham Hays
- W @ The Australian Open
Ford: A milestone return for Venus Williams
In dispatching Galina Voskoboeva in an hour at the Australian Open, Venus Williams displayed the form she had before she had to live with Sjogren's syndrome, Bonnie D. Ford writes.
Jan 14 11:05 AM ET | By Bonnie D. Ford
Foudy: Portland wins out after Friday's NWSL allocation
Julie Foudy weighs in on Friday's NWSL allocation and says Portland is the big winner.
Jan 14 12:19 PM ET | By Julie Foudy
McManus: Katie Hnida proud of alleged Steubenville victim
Katie Hnida, who was scorned when she said a Colorado football teammate raped her, knows what the alleged victim in the Steubenville, Ohio, case is facing.
Jan 11 2:35 PM ET | By Jane McManus