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Enrique Oliu creates vision for Rays fans
The Tampa Bay Rays' Spanish-language radio commentator has been with the team since its first season. But there's a catch: He's never actually seen a game.
Jul 8 3:59 PM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
Kathryn Olson leads Women's Sports Foundation
As the CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, Kathryn Olson is charged with expanding athletic opportunities for female athletes across the country.
Jul 7 | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
Nathan's evens playing field
For the first time in its 96-year history, the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest will divide its field and feature a contest just for women.
Jul 2 | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
Robin Farina wins national cycling title
Robin Farina pulled off a major upset to become the women's elite road cycling national champion.
Jun 30 | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
Cynthia Aguilar paddles for charity
Riding her paddleboard from Cuba to Key West without stopping during a 29-hour trip, Cynthia Aguilar used the journey to raise money for charity.
Jun 27 | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
Melanie Lenz covers the bases for Rays
The Rays' VP of development hopes to get started on a permanent stadium for the team, but in the meantime she's tacking her biggest project yet -- being a mom.
Jun 24 | By Whitney Holtzman
Games We're Watching: Covering all the bases
The College World Series kicks off this weekend in its new home, while interleague play will dominate the majors. On top of all that, the U.S. Open will crown a new champion. It's sure to be one heck of a sports weekend. Here are the Games We're Watching.
Jun 17 12:34 PM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
Nastia Liukin: Life after winning Olympic gold
Nastia Liukin won all-around gold in Beijing, but what has the star gymnast done since then? espnW finds out.
Jun 13 | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
The NFL is Kim Williams' show
The COO of the NFL Network talks about the lockout, how women can advance in sports and being open to life's unpredictable turns in Part 4 of espnW's Power Players series highlighting women in the sports business.
Jun 11 | By Whitney Holtzman
Comeback kids
Dirk Nowitzki played through a sinus infection and fever to lead the Dallas Mavericks to victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday, knotting the NBA Finals up at 2-2. Here's what else you missed last night.
Jun 8 12:47 PM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Bruins stick it to Canucks
The Boston Bruins clearly had some pent up anger that they took out on the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Boston shellacked Vancouver 8-1 to pick up its first win of the Stanley Cup finals. Here's what else you missed last night.
Jun 7 1:43 PM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
Kathy Behrens mentors NBA superstars
In our latest Power Players interview, which highlights women in the sports business, the NBA exec talks about her role aiding superstars off the court and encouraging their work in the community.
Jun 7 | By Whitney Holtzman
Heat too hot to handle
Dirk Nowitzki nearly led Dallas to another outrageous comeback win, but the Miami Heat held off the Mavericks' late rally to take a 2-1 NBA Finals lead. Here's what else you missed this weekend.
Jun 6 8:13 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Stanley Cup finals take center ice
The Vancouver Canucks have never won the Stanley Cup, and the Boston Bruins haven't done so in nearly 40 years. One of those streaks will come to an end beginning tonight as the Stanley Cup finals get underway. Here are the Games We're Watching.
Jun 1 9:39 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Big Three against the Big D
Dirk Nowitzki and his Dallas Mavericks begin their quest for revenge against the Miami Heat as the NBA Finals get underway tonight. Here are the Games We're Watching.
May 31 3:21 PM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Black eye for Buckeyes
With new revelations coming to light regarding Ohio State players' involvement in a tattoo-parlor scandal, Jim Tressel resigned Monday after 10 seasons as the Buckeyes head coach. Here's what else you missed last night.
May 31 11:08 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Beasts of the East
There's nothing more American than spending this holiday kicking back, relaxing and taking in the national pastime. There are 15 MLB games on the docket plus some French Open action in the Games We're Watching.
May 30 9:42 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
No Lightning in forecast
In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Boston Bruins did just enough to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning and advance to the Stanley Cup finals, where they will meet the Vancouver Canucks. Here's what else you missed this weekend.
May 30 9:11 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Ruining of the Bulls
LeBron James brought his talents to Chicago Thursday night, leading the Heat to a stunning comeback over the Bulls, as Miami stamped its ticket to the NBA Finals. Here's what else you missed last night.
May 27 7:17 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
How the West was won
One half of the NBA Finals puzzle is officially complete. The Dallas Mavericks will be representing the Western Conference after ousting the Oklahoma City Thunder from the conference finals in five games. Here's what else you missed last night.
May 26 8:22 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Putting in some overtime
Overtime was needed to determine a winner in the Game 4 of the NBA's Eastern Conference finals. The NHL needed two overtimes in the Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. See who triumphed in both games and check out what else you missed last night.
May 25 9:42 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Thunder fans left feeling blue
One more win and Dallas is in the NBA Finals. The Mavericks overcame a huge fourth-quarter deficit with the help of Dirk Nowitzki to take a 3-1 series lead over the Thunder in the Western Conference finals. Here's what else you missed last night.
May 24 11:14 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Athlete's Life
NHL's Susan Cohig wears many hats
The NHL's senior vice president of integrated marketing talks about her current role, how she got there and finding the elusive work-life balance in the first of espnW's Power Players series highlighting women in the sports business.
May 23 | By Whitney Holtzman
Who's the Bosh?
After the Bulls dominated the Heat in Game 1, it looked as if Chicago would be a shoe in for the NBA Finals. But fasten your seatbelts, the Eastern Conference finals have turned into a wild ride. Here's what else you missed this weekend.
May 23 | By Whitney Holtzman
Thunder storm
Kevin Durant got plenty of help from his supporting cast on Thursday as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks to even the Western Conference finals at 1-1. Here's what you missed last night.
May 20 9:41 AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman

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