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- Athlete's Life
Tim Hudson views life through child's eyes
The Atlanta Braves pitcher is happy to enjoy life from his extravagant new home with his wife and three kids.
Jun 29 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Steve Smith tees off in style
NBA TV analyst Steve Smith is a man of many sides. He got his values from his hardworking parents and Muhammad Ali -- though he'd also love to be a pro golfer.
Jun 22 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
JaJuan Johnson takes long road to draft
The former Purdue star fulfilled a promise to his mother and finished school before taking his degree and basketball game to the next level.
Jun 22 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Sheryl Swoopes' finishing move
Released two years ago, the three-time MVP returns to the WNBA at age 40 to finish her illustrious career on her terms.
Jun 20 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Angel McCoughtry writes the songs
For Dream forward Angel McCoughtry, making her own kind of music, whether pop or gospel, is an energizing accompaniment to a fast-paced life.
Jun 10 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
McGees keep it in the family
Pamela McGee is not just a mother to NBA star JaVale McGee. The former WNBA standout is also his financial manager and has plenty of practice making life's tough decisions.
Jun 3 | By Adena Andrews
Five things to watch in the NBA Finals
The NBA Finals have arrived. From the Big Three in Miami to Mark Cuban's big mouth in Dallas, here are five storylines to watch as the series gets underway tonight.
May 31 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Common talks Bulls, hometown, hoops
Rapper Common shares a South Side upbringing with Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose and talks about the battle in the Eastern Conference finals and how the city influences the on-court play.
May 25 | By Adena Andrews
Five things to watch in Western Conference finals
The Western Conference finals tip off Tuesday and feature plenty of intrigue. Here are five of the biggest storylines in the Dallas-Oklahoma City showdown.
May 17 3:19 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
Five things to watch in Eastern Conference finals
Sunday marks the beginning of the Eastern Conference Finals as the No.1 Chicago Bulls take on the No.2 Miami Heat in a clash of hometown players, emerging head coaches and much more.
May 14 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Natalie Coughlin says just be real
Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin may picture herself flying like a superhero, but her down-to-earth approach yields greater joy and balance.
May 6 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Hedo Turkoglu shows no fear
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu reveals that family (and Turkish food) mean more to him than money. Maybe that's why he's so happy all the time.
May 3 | By Adena Andrews
Five NBA playoff storylines to watch
We're into the semfinals of the NBA playoffs, and Sunday marks the start of a whole new set of dramatic and intriguing storylines to keep an eye on, from hungry Heat players to rowdy Hawks centers. Here's what we're looking at:
Apr 30 12:27 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Jamal Crawford digs the Kool-Aid
Atlanta Hawks guard and 2010 Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford is on deck. He's revealing his love for Jay-Z, America's pastime and his empathetic side.
Apr 28 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
For Cheryl Miller, family comes first
In the Pro's Questionnaire, our favorite sports figures take an abridged version of the most famous personality test, the Proust Questionnaire. Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer and TNT reporter Cheryl Miller is up.
Apr 20 | By Adena Andrews
Five storylines to watch in the NBA playoffs
Saturday marks the start of the 2011 NBA playoffs, and there are all kinds of games, from battles for respect to David and Goliath matchups, to keep an eye on.
Apr 15 | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
The man who had the No. 1 plan
Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith had what everybody wanted on WNBA draft day -- the top pick. After selecting Maya Moore, Griffith talked to espnW about Minnesota's future and the teams to beat in the WNBA ... his team excluded.
Apr 13 | By Adena Andrews
A look behind the scenes in Atlanta
How are decisions made on draft day in the WNBA? espnW's Adena Andrews found out, spending the day on the scene in Atlanta as the Dream decided how to choose its picks.
Apr 11 | By Adena Andrews
Is the WNBA selling out?
The Washington Mystics continued the WNBA trend of placing corporate sponsorships on team jerseys today, following in the footsteps of the Storm and the Mercury.
Apr 7 | By Adena Andrews
Holdsclaw's Final Four memories
As the women's Final Four gets under way, Chamique Holdsclaw takes time to remember her Final Four days at the University of Tennessee under famed coach Pat Summitt.
Mar 30 | By Adena Andrews
Nay to Nader nixing scholarships
It looks like Ralph Nader is suffering from a his own form of March Madness, proposing the idea to "de-professionalize" college athletics. The idea to replace athletic scholarships with need-based financial aid would be a lose-lose situation.
Mar 25 3:31 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
Powerhouses hold court
The second round of women's NCAA tournament rolls on with top seeds UConn and Baylor in action. In the NBA the Hawks have a chance to clinch an playoff spot if they defeat the Bulls in tonight's rubber match.
Mar 22 1:00 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
- Athlete's Life
Reflecting on the triathlon journey
Adena Andrews is officially a triathlete, and she's gotten her inner athlete back on the way. Now, she's finding work easier, her social life stronger, and her mood better. And she can't wait to get to her second tri!
Mar 21 8:25 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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Adena Andrews earns the title of triathlete
After 10 weeks of training, espnW contributor Adena Andrews completed her first triathlon on Saturday. And now she can't wait for her next one.
Mar 21 4:00 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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The road to victory
It's finally here! It's hard to believe it was 10 weeks ago that Adena Andrews decided to do her first triathlon. Saturday is the big day, and she's filling us in on her last-minute training strategies and her plan for tomorrow's race.
Mar 18 | By Adena Andrews
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Mechelle Voepel
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Michelle Smith
- Smith: Season of big change for Stanford
(11/09/2012) - Smith: A-to-Z rundown of what to expect in 2012-13
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Sarah Spain
- Spain: Finding a kindred sports spirit
(09/12/2012) - Spain: Sheila Simon joins Sky cheering section
(09/11/2012)
Jane McManus
- Lacrosse semifinalists keep crossing paths
(05/24/2012) - McManus: For T.O., this was too much reality
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