Search results for "melissa isaacson"
- Athlete's Life
Isaacson: Snowboarder Kelly Clark still carving her own path, on top of her game
At age 29, snowboarder Kelly Clark is something of an old-timer in a sport where the average age is closer to 21. But she is also still at the top of her game and one of the superpipe favorites heading into Winter X.
Jan 23 11:44 AM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Commentary
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
- Commentary
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
- Commentary
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
Isaacson: Bills' Williams rides high in the saddle
Bills cornerback Aaron Williams is a serious rider who owns two horses and plans to buy a ranch and compete in rodeo after football.
Jan 7 5:04 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Olympic Sports
Isaacson: Franklin, elite athletes competing for high school
Missy Franklin was one of the biggest names at the London Games, but now she's just a kid competing for her high school team, proving yet again that regaining normalcy can be an important step for many young stars.
Jan 3 3:17 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Headliners
espnW Headliners: How far will Latanna Stone go? Time will tell
At age 11, Latanna Stone has already won hundreds of tournaments and shows plenty of competitive drive, but only time will tell how far this young golfer will really go.
Jan 4 1:21 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Headliners
espnW Headliners: Katie Ledecky maintains normalcy after London
Winning an Olympic gold medal can bring a lot of attention and pressure. But for 15-year-old swimmer Katie Ledecky, the experience has brought her more confidence, in and out of the pool.
Jan 4 1:20 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
Isaacson: Ovarian cancer an under-the-radar killer
Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, but the funding and the awareness lag far behind other diseases.
Dec 4 2:29 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
Isaacson: Softball players lean on each other after mothers' deaths
West Texas A&M infielders Mercedes Garcia and Alyssa Lemos, who both lost their mothers to cancer, lean on each other while inspiring others.
Dec 4 2:54 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Commentary
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
Isaacson: Chiefs CB Travis Daniels on cutting edge
Keeping a promise from eight years ago, Chiefs cornerback Travis Daniels and brother Sheppard have created the barbershop of their dreams near Atlanta.
Nov 30 3:44 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
Isaacson: Dolphins' fullback Jovorskie Lane lands dream job
Jovorskie Lane had a bright future as a running back at Texas A&M, but a change in coach and position jeopardized that and left him on the outside of the NFL looking in.
Nov 29 2:19 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Commentary
W roundtable: Early NBA surprises
From liftoff in Houston to hope in New York to panic in L.A., our writers pick the biggest early NBA surprises in this week's roundtable.
Nov 5 | By espnW
Isaacson: Jaguars' Nwaneri sees world beyond football
Uche Nwaneri can seem to some a walking stereotype, but the tattoo-loving, Jacksonville Jaguars guard is a successful businessman who successfully engages teammates in locker room discussions of politics.
Nov 15 12:33 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Commentary
W roundtable: Aging Serena Williams' chances
Serena Williams had quite a resurgence in 2012, but what does the future hold? Our writers weigh in with their predictions for 2013 and beyond.
Oct 29 | By espnW
- Commentary
Isaacson: Goodbye to a dear friend of women's sports
Chicago sports writer Bill Jauss, who died recently at 81, was a proud, tireless and loving champion of women's sports for decades.
Oct 23 5:55 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Commentary
W roundtable: NBA title favorites
To hear our writers tell it, the race for the NBA title is a three-way battle and the likely champions are all too familiar. Get the full scoop in this week's roundtable.
Oct 22 | By espnW
Isaacson: No worries as U.S. women tie Germany
Playing their first match since Pia Sundhage left to coach in her native Sweden, the U.S. women's national team is optimistic they'll continue to grow their sport and their future.
Oct 21 3:17 AM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- More Sports
Isaacson: For Bradie James, breast cancer hits home
Bradie James lost his mother to breast cancer and had spent countless hours and dollars since to ensure access to mammograms and resources for the less fortunate -- something that might have saved his mom.
Oct 15 2:24 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Commentary
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
- More Sports
Isaacson: Erin DiMeglio doesn't want attention, she just wants to play sport she loves
Erin DiMeglio recently made history by becoming the first female quarterback to play in a regular-season high school game in Florida. But the teenager has never wanted any attention or praise, she has just wanted to play the sport she's always loved.
Sep 12 5:24 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- More Sports
Isaacson: Global Women's Sports Mentoring Program kicks off this week
This week, the Global Women's Sports Mentoring Program kicks off in Washington, D.C., a program that aims to build sustainable partnerships and support networks and promote women and girls worldwide.
Sep 6 5:11 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- More Sports
Isaacson: Stinging disappointment for Diana Nyad
Unable to complete her fourth attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida, Diana Nyad said venomous jellyfish have made the dream impossible.
Aug 25 11:40 AM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
- Commentary
Isaacson: Don't pin Devils' loss on Steve Bernier
It will be a shame if New Jersey's Steve Bernier -- like Steve Bartman and Bill Buckner -- is the underserving scapegoat for a team-wide collapse.
Jun 12 7:13 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson
Columnists
Mechelle Voepel
- Voepel: The good and bad side of upsets
(04/01/2013) - Voepel: Louisville looks for more of the same against Tennessee
(04/01/2013)
Michelle Smith
- Smith: Stanford-Cal showdown would be elite
(03/18/2013) - Smith: Five more that could reach the Final Four
(03/18/2013)
Sarah Spain
- TWSS: In the name of Taylor Swift cutaways, my Grammys review
(02/14/2013) - Spain: Five athletes share their Olympic journey
(02/07/2013)
Jane McManus
- McManus: Female athletes pay steep price for controversies
(11/28/2012) - McManus: Serena's comeback story of WTA season
(11/27/2012)
Graham Hays
- Hays: Reid's heart makes up for bad knee
(04/06/2013) - Hays: Walz keeps the Cardinals believing
(04/06/2013)
