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McDonald: One family's first experience with football
Anna McDonald never expected to become a football mom, but she and her husband agreed to let their son go out for the sixth-grade team when he asked. And they're glad they did.
Nov 26 3:09 PM ET | By Anna McDonald
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Spain: Picks for Danica Patrick's next suitor
Danica Patrick's recent split with her husband left Sarah Spain thinking about who could be next for the racing star. In this week's "That's What She Said," span makes some recommendations.
Jan 16 6:49 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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W roundtable: Giving thanks for sports
'Tis the season for thankfulness and our writers are serving up a hearty helping of praise for their favorite milestones, moments, stars and characters in this week's W roundtable.
Nov 19 | By espnW
McManus: NFLPA, league must keep fighting for safety
While the NFL has made great strides to protect its players from head injuries, it must remain diligent in minimizing risks. Jane McManus says adding an independent neurologist to the sideline is a necessary next step.
Nov 15 1:25 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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Spain: Ryan Garcia's random acts of kindness
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain catches up with fellow Chicagoan Ryan Garcia whose kind acts have been the talk of the town.
Nov 14 3:55 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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W roundtable: Who will play for the BCS title?
Alabama is down, but is it out? Our writers weigh in with their picks for the BCS title contenders in light of the Crimson Tide's stumble Saturday.
Nov 12 | By espnW
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Andrews: A wide world of sports questions
From cheating equipment managers to LeBron's politics to annoying songs, Adena Andrews has questions on all fronts in her latest I'm Just Askin.
Nov 9 12:30 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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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
Gentile: Let's learn from this year, make volunteerism NYC Marathon tradition
To lend a hand for a day was the least we could do. What a great outcome it would be if we made service a permanent part of the NYC Marathon's weeklong schedule.
Nov 5 12:25 AM ET | By Laura Gentile
Andrews: New York City has to take care of its own before it can play host
Adena Andrews wants to thank Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYRR president Mary Wittenberg for ultimately making the right call to cancel the NYC Marathon. Why? Because, right now, the city has to take care of its own before it plays host.
Nov 3 6:28 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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TWSS: Tailgating twists in the NFC North
From "yardgating" to "tubgating" and "sailgating," Sarah Spain explores all the pregame party possibilities the NFC North offers in her latest "That's What She Said."
Oct 30 5:50 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
McManus: Athletes make views known this election season
From Victor Cruz to Swin Cash and Chris Kluwe, athletes haven't been shy with sharing and hearing others' political views this election season.
Oct 29 5:54 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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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
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Andrews: Tipping off the NBA with questions
In her latest "I'm Just Askin'" column, Adena Andrews can't wait for NBA season, but there are some things she needs to know first.
Oct 26 3:54 PM ET | By Adena Andrews
Howard: Listen to Geno Auriemma's ideas for changing women's basketball
Listen to Geno Auriemma. Maybe a radical change such as lowering the hoops is the right way to increase the audience for women's basketball.
Oct 26 12:32 PM ET | By Johnette Howard
Fagan: Lowering the rims? Um, no, that's not the answer
UConn coach Geno Auriemma may think he's helping by suggesting women's college hoops lower the rims to improve the game, but what his suggestions would really do is ostracize young girls who are trying to learn the game on courts across the country.
Oct 24 6:24 PM ET | By Kate Fagan
Lower the rim? Readers respond to Auriemma's comments
UConn coach Geno Auriemma said women's basketball could increase scoring -- and popularity -- by lowering the rim. Our readers and Facebook fans take their shots at the issue.
Oct 25 2:08 AM ET | By espnW
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TWSS: Casual fan not missing NHL
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain laments the absence of the NHL and sees big problems for the league in the lack of outrage over the lockout.
Oct 24 2:30 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Andrews: Marriage of Cowboys and Victoria's Secret hits the mark
In opening a Victoria's Secret PINK story at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Jerry Jones proves once again to be a master of innovation and savvy business sense.
Oct 23 10:40 AM ET | By Adena Andrews
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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
Ackerman: Where do women's sports go from here?
Recurring questions regarding women's sports are where do we go from here and what it will take to get there? Satisfying everyone involved will take time and a good game plan.
Oct 24 2:03 PM ET | By Val Ackerman
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W roundtable: Lance Armstrong's tarnished legacy
Lance Armstrong is stepping down as chairman of his Livestrong charity and Nike has ended his endorsement deal. Our writers weigh in on what all this means for his legacy.
Oct 17 | By espnW
McManus: MLB dress code leaves some feeling singled out
MLB dress code leaves female sports writers steamed at games in the summer heat. Does measuring the length of their shorts and skirts really fix anything?
Oct 16 6:31 PM ET | By Jane McManus
Howard: Nike's split from Lance a remarkable twist in cyclist's downward spiral
Even Nike has had enough? Wednesday's news of the company's split with Lance Armstrong is a remarkable twist in the cyclist's accelerating spiral from heroic cultural icon to disgraced champion and unconscionable liar.
Oct 17 11:16 PM ET | By Johnette Howard

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