Commentary Archive
Howard: Nike's split from Lance a remarkable twist in cyclist's downward spiral
Even Nike has had enough? Wednesday's news of the company's split with Lance Armstrong is a remarkable twist in the cyclist's accelerating spiral from heroic cultural icon to disgraced champion and unconscionable liar.
Oct 17 11:16 PM ET | By Johnette Howard
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TWSS: Halloween ideas born of sports' stories
Halloween is almost here and Sarah Spain has plenty of sports-themed costume ideas to get you in the holiday spirit in this week's "That's What She Said."
Oct 16 12:36 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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W roundtable: Can Yankees get back into ALCS?
The Yankees are down 0-2 in the ALCS and hitting the road, is there anything that can save New York's season? Our experts weigh in.
Oct 15 | By espnW
- I'm Just Askin'
Andrews: MLB playoffs offer drama, questions
In her latest I'm Just Askin' column, Adena Andrews has questions about the MLB postseason.
Oct 12 5:25 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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Spain: Fans celebrating Cassel's injury inexcusable
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain takes issue with the Kansas City fans who cheered after Matt Cassel's injury and maligned OT Eric Winston's defense of his QB.
Oct 11 10:28 AM ET | By Sarah Spain
Andrews: Battle of the New York arenas
It isn't just Knicks vs. Nets. Madison Square Garden now has a rival in Brooklyn's brand-new Barclays Center. We look at how NYC's arenas stack up.
Oct 10 10:47 AM ET | By Adena Andrews
Caple: For Lindsey Vonn, it has to be all or nothing
If Lindsey Vonn wants to race against men, it cannot be a one-off. Otherwise, the skier risks sending the message that the women's side of the sport is not as talented or as important as the men's side.
Oct 9 4:27 AM ET | By Jim Caple
The Mag: Fagan on the gay rights movement in sports
In ESPN The Magazine, Kate Fagan writes that allies in the sports world are helping pave the way for the first openly gay male athlete from a major team sport.
Oct 8 | By Kate Fagan
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W roundtable: Lolo Jones' latest attention grab
Lolo Jones has no trouble capturing headlines, as she did this weekend training with the U.S. bobsledding team. Was this a publicity stunt or the beginning of a multi-sport Olympic endeavor?
Oct 8 | By espnW
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Spain: Highlights, questions from espnW Women + Sports Summit
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain reflects on her time at the espnW Women + Sports Summit and highlights its inspiring moments and troubling, unanswered questions.
Oct 4 1:40 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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W roundtable: Where does Ryder Cup collapse rank?
The U.S. collapse in Sunday's Ryder Cup was significant, but where does it rank in the history of sports' memorable collapses? Our writers weigh in.
Oct 1 | By espnW
McManus: Roger Goodell puts on a sorry spectacle
Despite his apology to NFL fans for using replacement officials, commissioner Roger Goodell's hubris -- and lack of credibility -- are on full display.
Sep 28 3:26 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- I'm Just Askin'
Andrews: WNBA playoffs yield questions
In her latest "I'm Just Askin'" column, Adena Andrews has a hurry-up attack of questions after the first week of the NFL season.
Sep 28 3:31 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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Spain: Forget replacement refs, focus on NFL's other stories
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain gives the replacement refs a rest and focuses on the more compelling storylines the NFL has to offer.
Sep 27 9:19 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
McManus: Players, coaches on right side of ref controversy
The NFL should be grateful Monday night's debacle is the worst development to come out of the replacement ref saga and find a way to get the regular officials back on the field before the NFL loses any more credibility.
Sep 26 2:09 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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W roundtable: Tina Charles the MVP favorite
With the WNBA playoffs upon us, one question remains: Who has earned the WNBA MVP honors? Our writers weigh in, picking an overwhelming favorite.
Sep 24 | By espnW
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Spain: How to survive the NHL lockout
Sarah Spain is already dealing with NHL withdrawal. In this week's "That's What She Said," she offers a few ideas to get you through the lean days ahead.
Sep 19 2:58 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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W roundtable: How to increase LPGA's exposure
The LPGA just wrapped up its final major, but many sports fans probably didn't even know. Our writers weigh in with suggestions for increasing the tour's exposure.
Sep 17 | By espnW
Hill: Future of football in moms' hands
For mothers who either saw Devon Walker's injury, this incident was more than just a reminder about how dangerous football can be. It brought to surface an internal struggle of mothers everywhere: Should I let my son play football?
Sep 13 8:38 AM ET | By Jemele Hill
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Andrews: Running the Week 1 Wildcat
In her latest "I'm Just Askin'" column, Adena Andrews has a hurry-up attack of questions after the first week of the NFL season.
Sep 14 1:06 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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Spain: Finding a kindred sports spirit
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain finds a kindred sports spirit in the most unlikely of places: dinner around a New Jersey farm table.
Sep 12 4:06 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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W roundtable: RG3 headlines first week's story
Robert Griffin III proved he was worthy of the hype with his Week 1 performance. Our writers weigh in on RG3 and the rest of Sunday's big news.
Sep 10 | By espnW
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Spain: The NFL is back! Feel free to dance, sing, fist pump or worm
It's been a grueling 213 days since the Super Bowl. How have we survived?! But now, the new season is here. And from Tebow-Sanchez drama to Bountygate to a new schedule format, there is plenty to look forward to.
Sep 5 3:23 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Foudy: Sundhage's calm through the storms redefined U.S. women's soccer team
Julie Foudy looks at the defining moments of Pia Sundhage's tenure with U.S. women's soccer and says the coach's calmness during adversity is what redefined the team.
Sep 4 4:05 PM ET | By Julie Foudy
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W roundtable: Super Bowl predictions
The espnW contributors are ready to defend their Super Bowl picks which range from the old reliables, to the up-and-comers and the surprises.
Sep 4 | By espnW
