Jane McManus Archive
Jane McManus
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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
- Commentary
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
- Commentary
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
- More Sports
Spielman's book shines a new light on his wife's struggle
Chris Spielman and his wife, Stefanie, were always forthcoming in talking about Stefanie's battle with breast cancer. The former NFL star is now offering more intimate details of his family's struggle in his new book.
May 1 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
Draft is a family drama
The presence of loved ones both young (like 2-year-old Morris Claiborne) and old makes the NFL draft's first round an emotional evening.
Apr 27 3:49 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
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
- Commentary
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
- More Sports
Female athletes connect with Twitter
Female athletes are using Twitter to overcome the lack of coverage in traditional media, staying connected with fans, attracting sponsors and promoting their sports.
Mar 23 1:41 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
A saint in the city
Tim Tebow to the Jets? It's the Bible Belt meets "Jersey Shore." Crocodile Dundee's first trip to Broadway, only the Australian has a Southern twang and cowboy boots and uses the word "abstinence" with a straight face.
Mar 25 11:45 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
WPS woes sign of bigger trend in women's sports
Research shows that as sports fans, women don't behave in the same way as men. The resulting lack of sponsorship and loyal fans creates an uphill battle for women's pro leagues.
Feb 13 3:30 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
Athletes can tweet their way into fans' lives
Twitter's 140 characters can pack a lot of punch when athletes use them to interact with fans.
Feb 3 | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
Paterno naïve or not credible?
In his first interview since the sexual abuse scandal, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno shed light on his reaction to one of the reported incidents. But was his answer credible?
Jan 19 | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
Tennis still needs the Williams sisters
With retirement perhaps looming for Venus and Serena, no one seems ready to fill the game's void.
Jan 12 | By Jane McManus
- Commentary
MLB's new dress code is really about women
Baseball's media dress code is ostensibly gender-neutral, but Jane McManus thinks it's really a policy about female reporters.
Dec 8 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
Gotham Girls vs. Oly Rollers for the championship
New York City's Gotham Girls will battle Olympia, Washington's Oly Rollers for all the glory in the championship game on Sunday.
Nov 13 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
Derby tactics on display during Day 1
It's all about strategy for these roller women while competing for the national derby title.
Nov 12 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
How to jam in roller derby
For jammers, there can be a lot of pressure that comes with the stars on their helmets.
Nov 12 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
Atomatrix and the Oly Rollers force derby to evolve
With skaters who had been on wheels for decades, the Oly Rollers pushed the sport to a whole new level.
Nov 11 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
Roller derby makes names part of the game
The debate is growing within roller derby about the value of stage names -- does it hurt or help the sport?
Nov 11 | By Jane McManus
- Athlete's Life
Crazy in love with roller derby
Like a fast-growing number of other women, espnW's Jane McManus is in roller derby's clutches -- and doesn't want to escape.
Nov 10 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
No need to be in a jam when watching
Here's some basic terminology to help you figure out this complex and chaotic sport -- or at least try.
Nov 10 | By Jane McManus
- More Sports
NFL's breast cancer campaign touches many
Derrick Mason wears pink to honor his mom, Glennie Winn, a breast cancer survivor. He is just one of many NFL personalities who have a tie to the disease.
Oct 11 | By Jane McManus
Pregnant pause a thing of the past
After Amber Miller ran a marathon hours before giving birth, Jane McManus wonders just what her feat means for the rest of womankind.
Oct 11 | By Jane McManus
- Athlete's Life
Let Suzy Hotrod take you for a ride
The naked truth: Roller derby's legendary star -- and her sport -- will knock you out.
Oct 7 1:06 PM ET | By Jane McManus
- espnW Summit
What is W? Jane McManus answers the question
espnW contributor Jane McManus wants to bring much more coverage to women's sports.
Sep 27 4:27 PM ET | By Jane McManus
Columnists
Jane McManus
- McManus: For T.O., this was too much reality
(05/12/2012) - Terms of endearment for pickup players
(05/07/2012)
Adena Andrews
- In her words: Pro sports and motherhood
(05/11/2012) - In New York, anything short of title is not enough
(05/02/2012)
Sarah Spain
- That's What She Said -- Sarah Spain's brand of game-day promotions
(05/08/2012) - Bullish view on Rose's future
(05/01/2012)
Kate Fagan
- My love-ambivalence relationship with horse racing
(05/04/2012) - Kate Fagan on running and obstacles, both external and self-imposed
(04/13/2012)
Melissa Jacobs
- A comprehensive guide to the NFL draft
(04/25/2012) - Michelle Obama hosts mini-Olympics for D.C. kids
(03/14/2012)
Amanda Rykoff
- Mothers of Herzlich and Dixon stand by their sons
(05/11/2012) - Diana Lopez gets her kicks from family
(05/11/2012)
