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Eagles assistant remembered for toughness, teaching

Jim Johnson succumbed to melanoma at the age of 68, six months after helping lead the Philadelphia Eagles on an inspired run to the NFC Championship. He spent 22 years as an NFL assistant.

Aug 7 1:20 PM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

Merrill: Fans make sacrifices but economy doesn't halt trips

The economy has forced fans to adapt, but it's not stopping the die-hards from having their fun.

Jul 17 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Zorn doesn't play by conventional rules

Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn might have a little different approach. Will his style work in the NFL, or is he already is on the hot seat after just one season?

Jul 14 2:10 AM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

2 of 3 boys in Wilson hazing case not guilty

Two of three boys charged in a hazing case in Wilson, N.Y., have been found not guilty.

Jul 9 7:15 PM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

The dilemma: How to mourn McNair

It's a troubling question in Nashville, a town that worships its sports heroes: How do you mourn Steve McNair, a man whose imperfections were exposed in his shocking death?

Jul 9 2:36 AM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

Longhorns turn tables on ASU, win 10-6

Jun 16 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Ackley smashes CWS record in UNC win

Jun 16 | By Elizabeth Merrill

North Carolina-Southern Miss starting lineups

Jun 16 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Merrill: Longhorns pull out all the stops in comeback win over ASU

Texas didn't panic after falling behind 6-0 to Arizona State with the Sun Devils' ace on the mound. After surviving a 25-inning marathon in a regional and a CWS game that was decided by a walk-off walk, the Longhorns are prepared for just about anything.

Jun 16 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Tigers blast past Arkansas, 9-1

Jun 15 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Werman, Virginia embrace the CWS

Jun 15 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Cal State Fullerton-Virginia starting lineups

Jun 15 | By Elizabeth Merrill

OTL: In his father's footsteps

Aaron Stewart was 10 when his father, Payne Stewart, died in a plane crash. Ten years later, Aaron is a college golfer, embracing the sport his father so dearly loved. He's had help getting here -- friends and family who at times filled the fatherly gaps.

Jun 21 11:58 AM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

Merrill: LSU rounding into championship form in Omaha

Even though LSU hasn't lost yet in the NCAA tournament, the Tigers feel they still haven't played their best ball. In a dominating win over Arkansas, they showed what they're capable of when hitting on all cylinders.

Jun 15 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Texas walks away with wild win over Southern Miss

Jun 14 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Merrill: Arizona State powers past North Carolina in 10th inning

Arizona State's and North Carolina's CWS matchup was a pitchers' duel between Josh Spence and Alex White. That is, until Kole Calhoun's three-run blast in the 10th inning gave the Sun Devils a 5-2 victory over the Tar Heels at the College World Series.

Jun 15 1:16 AM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

LSU reaches deep into pitching well for win

Jun 13 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Merrill: Arkansas wins CWS opener against Cal State Fullerton, 10-6

Arkansas' late-season slump seems like ancient history as the Razorbacks blasted Cal State Fullerton in their CWS opener, earning their coach an elusive Omaha win in the process.

Jun 14 12:36 AM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

Fullerton's Ramirez shows his age in opener

Jun 13 | By Elizabeth Merrill

For two coaches, Omaha is a return trip

Jun 12 | By Elizabeth Merrill

Merrill: Sweetest swan song for Palmer at Southern Miss

It's the sweetest parting gift for Southern Miss coach Corky Palmer. The Golden Eagles' coach will retire after this season after guiding his alma mater to its first-ever College World Series appearance.

Jun 12 11:21 PM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill

Santa Clara coach and school nurse connected through rescue, tragedy

Santa Clara school nurse Eileen Bowden helped save softball coach John Rahbar after he suffered a heart attack. She then collapsed and later died. Her friends, colleagues and family aren't surprised that her last act was to help save somebody's life.

May 19 12:51 PM ET | By Elizabeth Merrill