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Ten fantasy moves to make or avoid for Week 5
Matt Hasselbeck, who is enjoying a rebirth in Tennessee, is a worthy pickup for the quarterback-challenged, says espnW fantasy guru Melissa Jacobs.
Oct 4 | By Melissa Jacobs
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Ten fantasy moves to make or avoid for Week 4
Worried about Michael Vick's injured hand? Adding Vince Young is one of 10 moves W's fantasy football guru, Melissa Jacobs, recommends for Week 4.
Sep 27 | By Melissa Jacobs
Ten fantasy moves to make or avoid for Week 3
Picking up David Nelson, one of Ryan Fitzpatrick's top targets, is one of 10 moves W's fantasy football guru, Melissa Jacobs, recommends for Week 3.
Sep 20 | By Melissa Jacobs
Ten fantasy moves to make or avoid for Week 2
Don't let the Pats' multiple-tight end sets scare you. If Aaron Hernandez is available, pick him up. That, and more tips, from W fantasy guru Melissa Jacobs.
Sep 13 | By Melissa Jacobs
10 fantasy tips to follow
Reluctant to draft Michael Vick out of loyalty to your corgi? That's ridic. Picking with your head, not your heart, is one of our fantasy tips.
Aug 30 | By Melissa Jacobs
Time to make fantasy football your reality
We explain why it's quicker, easier and a lot less expensive than you think to join the millions of women already playing fantasy sports.
Aug 19 | By Melissa Jacobs and Stephania Bell
U.S. helps Japan heal with sports
Hillary Clinton met with Japanese youth baseball and softball players as part of the State Department's latest international sports exchange.
Aug 10 4:35 PM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Athlete's Life
Give Ndamukong Suh his space
The Lions' star talks about how losing makes him feel, his short temper and need for personal space in our Pro's Questionnaire.
Jul 26 | By Melissa Jacobs
Celebrating Father's Day: A father's U.S. Open dream
Father's Day is suddenly sweet for the Tobiason family: Michael Jr. qualified for the U.S. Open, as his late father knew he could.
Jun 19 | By Melissa Jacobs
Swinging fashions
PGA players are more stylish than you might think. Two fashion mavens present a guide to the sartorial splendor (and occasional misfire) on the links.
Jun 18 | By Melissa Jacobs
The Heat is on ... the Heat
The Dallas Mavericks, behind their most sizzling shooting effort of the NBA Finals, beat the Miami Heat 112-103 and now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. Here's what else you missed last night.
Jun 10 8:24 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
White noise in Miami
It wasn't pretty, but the Heat is now on Dallas as Miami took Game 1 in the NBA Finals. Here's what else you missed last night.
Jun 1 9:37 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Irrelevant can be a good thing
The last player selected in the NFL draft has traditionally been dubbed as "Mr. Irrelevant." But sometimes being picked last is actually worth a lot ... of fun.
Apr 30 | By Melissa Jacobs
Moms of NFL draftees enjoy the moment
The NFL draft is a special time, for the players and their families. We talk to the moms of some of Thursday's first-round picks about their hopes for their sons.
Apr 29 12:04 PM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Athlete's Life
No cheese, just Cheeseheads for Greg Jennings
In the Pro's Questionnaire, our favorite sports figures take an abridged version of the most famous personality test, the Proust Questionnaire. Up next: Greg Jennings, star wide receiver for the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.
Mar 9 | By Melissa Jacobs
Athlete's Life
'My inspiration is my mother'
Melissa Jacobs sits down with Vikings safety Madieu Williams, winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, to discuss the work his foundation does in his native Sierra Leone, and how the memory of his late mother drives his desire to give back.
Feb 18 | By Melissa Jacobs
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 16
Athlete's Life
Let's move with Dominique Dawes
In part two of her conversation with the co-chairs of the President's Council on Fitness, Melissa Jacobs sat down with former Olympian Dominique Dawes to discuss the "Let's Move" campaign, working with the Obamas and the importance of role models.
Feb 14 | By Melissa Jacobs
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 14
Athlete's Life
Shooting the Brees with Drew
Melissa Jacobs caught up with Drew Brees this week to discuss his efforts to reduce childhood obesity rates through his leadership of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
Feb 11 | By Melissa Jacobs
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 11
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 10
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 9
What we're talking about on Twitter
Here's the best of @espnW and our contributors on Twitter. Make sure to follow us all for more sports news and observations!
Feb 8
The good, the bad and the Black Eyed Peas
Super Bowl XLV was another spectacular game. That's the good. But Super Bowl Sunday is also about the commercials, the music, and the broadcast team.
Feb 7 3:38 PM ET | By Melissa Jacobs

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