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W roundtable: Serena snatches tennis headlines again

With her dominating performance in Madrid, Serena Williams is once again the center of the tennis universe. Her wins over the top two ranked players prove that when she is on, she is unbeatable.

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McManus: For T.O., this was too much reality
Terrell Owens might have learned this week that there is such a thing as too much reality. Jane McManus explains.
May 12 1:20 PM ET | By Jane McManus
Caple: Phoenix school's decision not to play against girl is simply archaic
In a bad version of turn-back-the-clock day, a high school team wouldn't play for a state championship because the opponent had a -- gasp! -- girl on the team. No girls allowed? Seriously?
May 11 6:56 PM ET | By Jim Caple
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That's What She Said -- Sarah Spain's brand of game-day promotions
An uncharacteristically cold day at Wrigley Field gave our Sarah Spain a thought: what game-day promotions do you really want at a ballgame? Check out these bobbleheads and coffee mugs!
May 8 6:09 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Terms of endearment for pickup players
When you play enough pickup games, you begin to see most of the players fit into one of these categories. Just avoid 'The Elbow.'
May 7 | By Jane McManus
W roundtable: Serena's singleness
Serena Williams made a bold declaration against love, so how will her decision to swear off men for the next decade affect her game? Pretty well, say our contributors.
May 7 | By espnW
McManus: From big-brother spoofs to dressing in drag, Manning good-natured on 'SNL'
From big-brother spoofs to dressing in drag, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was nothing but a good sport as a "Saturday Night Live" host.
May 7 2:10 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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W roundtable: Balancing act between fans and family
When male athletes like the Heat's Chris Bosh have to choose between a playoff game and the birth of a child, what choice should they make? Our contributors weigh in.
May 3 | By espnW
In New York, anything short of title is not enough
The New York Knicks have plenty to celebrate -- just making the playoffs is a victory -- but the high expectations and tough crowd fail to acknowledge the progress.
May 2 | By Adena Andrews
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Bullish view on Rose's future
Cheer up, Chicago. History (think Tom Brady and Robert Griffin III) shows Bulls superstar Derrick Rose can come back as strong as ever from his torn ACL.
May 1 | By Sarah Spain
W roundtable: With Derrick Rose out, who will challenge Miami?
With Derrick Rose's ACL injury, the Bulls' chances in the East are diminished. Can anyone challenge Miami? Our writers weigh in with their picks in this week's roundtable.
Apr 30 | By espnW
Gabrielle Union thinks, criticizes like a man
Dwyane Wade gave his girlfriend a demotion from her courtside seats, but why? Gabrielle Union was just challenging her boyfriend to be his best.
Apr 26 | By Adena Andrews
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NFL draft failures meet box-office busts
What do "Ishtar" and Ryan Leaf have in common? The NFL draft has the production and budget usually reserved for feature films, so Sarah Spain pairs football flops with box-office busts.
Apr 25 | By Sarah Spain
Attempting to put the 'real' in reality TV
On the heels of Antonio Cromartie putting the brakes on a reality show starring his family, espnW's Adena Andrews offers a few alternatives to popular reality shows.
Apr 24 | By Adena Andrews
W roundtable: NHL's discipline problem
The NHL has been consistently inconsistent in its handling of dirty play this postseason. Our writers weigh in on the 25-game suspension doled out to Raffi Torres and what it means for the league.
Apr 23 | By espnW
McManus: Jaguars give Aaron Ross a forward pass
By giving Aaron Ross time off to cheer for his wife, Olympic sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross, the NFL's Jaguars show they really get "family first."
Apr 20 | By Jane McManus
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Inviting fans to tie on-field success with off-field antics
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain invites readers to make a pledge tied to their favorite MLB team's on-field performance. For her part, she'll run a mile this offseason for every Cubs' win.
Apr 17 | By Sarah Spain
W roundtable: Did Brittney Griner make the right choice?
In this week's roundtable, our experts address Brittney Griner's choice to return to Baylor for her senior season. The consensus: Waco is where she should be.
Apr 16 | By espnW
Howard should leave his recent behavior behind
Dwight Howard's recent behavior has been nothing short of peculiar and if he's learned anything, he'll leave the circus behind when he becomes a free agent.
Apr 12 | By Adena Andrews
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Playoff traditions set NHL apart
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain preps fans for the run to Lord Stanley's Cup by breaking down the rituals that put the NHL playoffs in a league of their own.
Apr 11 1:57 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
W roundtable: Should women support a female-less Augusta National?
Bubba Watson's playoff win entertained fans and earned him a green jacket Sunday, but should women have been watching or taking a stand against the all-male club? Our panel weighs in.
Apr 9 | By espnW
McManus: Could Ginni Rometty finally force Augusta to change its ways?
Augusta National Golf Club could ignore the protests of women outside the gates and the quiet urging of sponsors to move into the modern era. But now, the most potent threat to its hierarchy has come from within.
Mar 30 1:17 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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A primer for women's hoops' biggest game
In this week's That's What She Said, Sarah Spain breaks down the biggest players in tonight's battle for women's basketball supremacy. From longtime coaches to star power, this game has it all.
Apr 3 | By Sarah Spain
Shelburne: Why slam Brittney Griner for dunking?
Why do Brittney Griner's dunks make some people so uncomfortable -- and nasty? We talk to prominent players and coaches like Lisa Leslie and Geno Auriemma to find out what the big deal is.
Mar 30 7:40 PM ET | By Ramona Shelburne
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Spain: And the Bracket of Awesome winner is ...
It took overtime, but the Bracket of Awesome winner went to man's best friend.
Mar 28 4:04 PM ET | By Sarah Spain

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