Jane McManus Archive
Jane McManus
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McManus: UNC uses toughness to advance, will face Maryland
North Carolina used its toughness to advance to the NCAA women's lacrosse title game. It will face Maryland on Sunday.
May 25 1:04 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- College Sports
Syracuse's lacrosse teams share bond
The Syracuse men's and women's lacrosse teams are headed to Pennsylvania for their respective final fours. As they have all season, they'll be there to support each other this weekend.
May 24 12:52 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Firing highlights double standard
TV sports reporter Susannah Collins was fired because of the same videos that had gotten her noticed, highlighting the bind women face in an industry based on looks.
May 10 5:35 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Athlete's Life
McManus: Frances open doors in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, Peace Corps volunteers and former athletes Todd and Sarah France left a legacy of working to widen athletic, cultural and educational opportunities for girls.
May 3 11:57 AM ET | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
McManus: Mary Cain finds her stride with a coach
There was something about Mary that accomplished marathon runner and now coach Alberto Salazar saw in Mary Cain. Under his tutelage, she's chasing wins in national competitions.
Apr 29 8:56 AM ET | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
McManus: Patterson took unlikely path to NFL
A year ago, Cordarrelle Patterson was transitioning from junior college to the University of Tennessee. Thursday, the wide receiver was selected in the first round in the NFL draft by the Vikings.
Apr 26 10:39 AM ET | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
McManus: NFL hopeful Goodwin takes leap of faith
Marquise Goodwin's success in the long jump landed him in the Olympic Games last summer, but he's hoping the next uniform he dons is that of an NFL franchise.
Apr 24 1:41 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Visiting a pre-Title IX world
In Georgia and Azerbaijan, Jane McManus talked with women and girls who are just beginning to dream of getting the chance to participate in or cover sports.
Apr 25 2:07 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Azerbaijani women rewriting their athletic history
espnW contributor Jane McManus is on a trip with State Department exchange trip to Azerbaijan and Georgia to empower young women through sports.
Apr 24 10:55 AM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Teaching in Georgia gratifying
espnW contributor Jane McManus is on a trip with State Department exchange trip to Azerbaijan and Georgia to empower young women through sports.
Apr 12 4:15 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Teaching, learning from women in Azerbaijan and Georgia
espnW contributor Jane McManus is on a trip with State Department exchange trip to Azerbaijan and Georgia to empower young women through sports.
Apr 11 7:37 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Ugly backlash adds insult to injury in Steubenville case
With area residents, including girls, heaping scorn on the victim following the convictions of two football players, justice is far from done in the Steubenville rape case.
Mar 19 9:07 PM ET | By Jane McManus
McManus: Serena-Vika defining friendly rivalry
Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, the top two women in the game, are fierce foes on the tennis court. But off the court, they're completely at ease with one another.
Mar 4 11:48 PM ET | By Jane McManus
McManus: Silberman comes up short in NFL tryout
Lauren Silberman aggravated a right quadriceps injury and her NFL tryout was over after just her second kickoff attempt. Neither kick traveled 20 yards.
Mar 3 9:25 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
McManus: To reach NFL, QBs often must find a new spot
College quarterbacks like Michigan's Denard Robinson often face a tough choice: switch to a new spot such as wide receiver or defensive back, or forget about the NFL.
Feb 26 9:49 AM ET | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
Social media concerns abound at the combine
To tweet or not to tweet? After the Manti Te'o drama, NFL teams have been keeping a watchful eye on the social media habits of their prospects.
Feb 23 4:01 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
Boy, can this girls hockey team play
The Colonials, a 12-and-under girls hockey team in New Jersey, has been taking on the boys this season -- and dominating.
Feb 15 5:23 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Wheelchair great Esther Vergeer retires
Wheelchair tennis was little known when Esther Vergeer took up the sport, but a 470-match winning streak later, she is a legend in a sport that's now played at all four Grand Slams.
Feb 13 12:12 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
McManus: Alabama coach needs more than sensitivity training
An Alabama high school teacher and coach made a non-apology for an anti-gay diatribe which included a disrespectful reference to the First Lady as "fat butt Michelle Obama."
Mar 14 3:28 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Athlete's Life
McManus: Teri Griege doesn't let cancer hold her back
Teri Griege was determined not to let her cancer diagnosis get the best of her, and it hasn't slowed down the Ironman athlete, either.
Feb 6 3:41 PM ET | By Jane McManus
McManus: Next stop for Sam Gordon is Super Bowl XLVII
Sam Gordon's football moves made her a YouTube sensation last year. Now, her "Sweet Feet" are taking her all the way to the Super Bowl.
Jan 29 2:00 PM ET | By Jane McManus
McManus: Max Starks' unconventional passion breaks barriers
By day, Max Starks is blocking defensive lineman as a Pittsburgh Steeler. By night, he's all dressed up and headed to the concert hall indulging a life-long love of live performances.
Jan 18 10:03 AM ET | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
McManus: No.1 seed Azarenka could see Williams in semifinal
Victoria Azarenka is ready to defend her 2012 Australian Open title when the tournament gets under way in Melbourne on Monday. The Belarusian is the No. 1-ranked player in the world and top seed. If healthy, she should have a clear path to the semis.
Jan 11 11:07 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
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
Female youth football star going to Super Bowl
On Wednesday, Sam Gordon's family got a card from the NFL offering the 9-year-old phenom tickets to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Jan 3 2:34 PM ET | By Jane McManus
Columnists
Mechelle Voepel
- Voepel: 3 To See ready for WNBA debuts
(05/24/2013) - Voepel: Defending WNBA champion Fever back for more
(05/23/2013)
Michelle Smith
- Smith: Who are the top WNBA MVP candidates?
(05/24/2013) - Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Tulsa Shock
(05/22/2013)
Sarah Spain
- TWSS: Sports trends that need to end
(05/22/2013) - ESPN CHICAGO: Sarah Spain at Full Shilling
(01/01/2007)
Jane McManus
- McManus: UNC uses toughness to advance, will face Maryland
(05/25/2013) - Syracuse's lacrosse teams share bond
(05/24/2013)
Graham Hays
- Hays: Michigan regroups, gains WCWS berth
(05/25/2013) - Hays: Huskies headed to Oklahoma City
(05/24/2013)
