Commentary Archive
- 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
Hill: What I wish, and what's reality, after Steubenville
As the controversy and protests continue in Steubenville, Ohio, after two local football players were charged with raping a 16-year-old girl, Jemele Hill writes about her hope of better protecting girls and women from similar incidents.
Jan 8 3:58 PM ET | By Jemele Hill
Voepel: What to make of Bev Kearney's departure from Texas
There may be some legal back-and-forth ahead for Bev Kearney and the University of Texas, but the coach's resignation has exposed the complications of engaging in a relationship with a student-athlete.
Jan 10 10:47 AM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
- That's What She Said
Spain: True hockey fans will always come back
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain investigates the relationship between the NHL and its rabid fans -- like herself -- concluding their passion will always bring them back.
Jan 9 2:58 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
- W roundtable
W roundtable: Choosing a champion
Alabama has recent history on its side; Notre Dame is in the midst of a special season. Who will win it all when they meet in the Discover BCS National Championship Game? Our writers make their picks.
Jan 7 | By espnW
- W roundtable
W roundtable: My New Year's resolution is ...
From becoming a personal participant to finding a new rooting interest, our writers weigh in on their sports goals for the coming year.
Dec 17 | By espnW
- W roundtable
W roundtable: All I want for Christmas ...
From more competitive games in women's college basketball, to healthier players and more cooperative stars, our writers weigh in on their holiday wishes for the sports world.
Dec 17 | By espnW
Spain: 'Tis time to remember sports has its place
Some holiday cheer to our sports stars -- from Brittney Griner to Serena Williams to McKayla Maroney to Tamika Catchings -- who gave us plenty of moments to remember in 2012.
Dec 24 5:41 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
- That's What She Said
Spain: Bull riding lessons from a pro
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain resurrected her mechanical bull riding career hoping to pick up a few tricks from a real professional, Ryan Dirteater.
Dec 18 5:28 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
- W roundtable
W roundtable: Should UConn women go independent?
Notre Dame football makes conference independence look easy, but for UConn's women's basketball team, it would be a different story.
Dec 17 | By espnW
Hill: Caroline Wozniacki's impersonation of Serena Williams wasn't racist
Caroline Wozniacki's impersonation of Serena Williams turned out to be the beginning of a discussion, and now questions are being raised about whether Wozniacki's impersonation was racist. It wasn't.
Dec 12 3:41 PM ET | By Jemele Hill
- W roundtable
W roundtable: Skiing's non-story
Lindsey Vonn knows some curse words; so what? Tina Maze -- and her coaches/boyfriend -- shouldn't drum up controversy but rather let her results do the talking.
Dec 10 | By espnW
Granderson: Questions about VCU coach James Finley's firing
You don't expect a coach to be fired for winning, especially a few days after leading a team to the best winning percentage in school history. But such is the case with former VCU volleyball coach James Finley.
Dec 5 12:02 PM ET | By LZ Granderson
- That's What She Said
Spain: The relationship between sex and sports
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain explores the relationship between sex and sports performance.
Dec 4 4:21 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Hill: Time to end the silence about domestic violence
The moment of silence for domestic violence victims at Arrowhead Stadium was sadly fitting, because when it comes to acknowledging violence against women, the sports world is often mute.
Dec 4 9:36 AM ET | By Jemele Hill
- W roundtable
W roundtable: NIU worth celebrating
Northern Illinois became the first MAC team to earn a BCS berth. Regardless of what it means for the sport, the Huskies are worth celebrating.
Dec 3 | By espnW
- I'm Just Askin'
Andrews: In a state of wonder over bowls
It's bowl season again, which gives Adena Andrews all kinds of wackiness to wonder about in this week's "I'm Just Askin'" column.
Dec 1 8:12 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
Fagan: Hope Solo's future under new coach uncertain
Hope Solo too often finds herself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. New coach Tom Sermanni may find the distractions outweigh the contributions of a star who is not getting any younger.
Nov 30 2:13 AM ET | By Kate Fagan
Caple: Patience, sacrifice will help pro league succeed
Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, as well as other U.S. women's soccer stars, need to exercise patience and sacrifice to help the new women’s professional soccer league succeed.
Nov 29 10:22 AM ET | By Jim Caple
McManus: Female athletes pay steep price for controversies
As the Hope Solo and Chamique Holdsclaw controversies show, female athletes can be just as flawed as men -- and the price they pay can be steeper.
Nov 29 1:31 AM ET | By Jane McManus
- That's What She Said
Spain: Rich get richer in SEC
In this week's That's What She Said, Sarah Spain offers a few million compelling reasons to search for employment as an SEC football coach, where you don't have to win to come out on top.
Nov 28 2:42 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Caple: Hope Solo makes first appearance since off-field controversy
Hope Solo's first appearance with the U.S. national team since she married Jerramy Stevens a day after his arrest provided plenty of reaction, from fans and the goalkeeper herself.
Nov 28 3:38 PM ET | By Jim Caple