ESPN Columnists

Away they go 5 days ago

The award for the most daunting 75 seconds in sports goes to ... calling a horse race.

Not your typical frosh October 28, 2009

Matt Barkley's life isn't like any other USC freshman's. But just how different is the USC quarterback's day from the typical frosh? To find out, Rick Reilly compares the day-to-day lives of Barkley and freshman computer science major Marvin Blugh.

Crystal meth, hair weaves and majors October 28, 2009

In Rick Reilly's Oct. 28, 2009, ESPN.com column, he pulls excerpts from Andre Agassi's new book, "Open" -- combined with his knowledge of the tennis star -- to paint a picture of a flawed man who sunk so low, yet rose so high and honestly talked about the journey.

The assault on tailgating October 19, 2009

Rick Reilly reviews the declining state of tailgating in America in his latest column for ESPN The Magazine.

The eyes of Texas are upon him October 14, 2009

ESPN The Magazine back page columnist Rick Reilly profiles Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy in advance of the Red River Rivalry game against the Oklahoma Sooners.

It can all be very awkward October 05, 2009

Rick Reilly has seen his share of naked athletes in locker room. In his latest column, he reviews some of the more memorable interviews he conducted.

Speed read September 30, 2009

Rick Reilly reviews Chad Ochocinco's new book "Ocho Cinco" just like the New York Times would have.

It's hard being a Cowboys cheerleader September 21, 2009

A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader must pass a quiz to get the job. Good thing Wade Phillips doesn't have the same standards. Rick Reilly gave said quiz to 12 Cowboys players. Let's just say it didn't end well.

Be like Mike? No thanks September 16, 2009

Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame induction speech left Rick Reilly with a bad taste in his mouth.

693 reasons it's tough to get an ace September 08, 2009

Everyone and their grandma has a hole-in-one. For his latest ESPN The Magazine column, Rick Reilly hits the links in search of his elusive ace.

Abandon ship! September 02, 2009

Sure, you can blow off your team. But, according to Rick Reilly, you better have a really good reason.

In awe of the Williams sisters August 26, 2009

No sports story is more underreported than that of the amazing Williams sisters, and with the U.S. Open on the horizon, Rick Reilly takes a look at their amazing streak of domination.

A tale of two Little Leaguers August 18, 2009

Rick Reilly's column for August 19, 2009 looks at the stories of Jean Gonzalez, who sued Little League International when her son Martin ripped his ACL sliding into second base, and Dieter Miller, 11, who broke his arm and kept score for his team just to be involved.

Camp Sundown shines in the Bronx August 11, 2009

Rick Reilly tells the story of Camp Sundown, founded to help children with a rare disease known as xeroderma pigmentosum, who recently took a trip to play ball with the Yankees.

Sore winners July 28, 2009

Woods needs to clean up his act July 22, 2009

Tiger has blossomed into one of the greatest golfers of all time. But when will he finally outgrow his legendary temper? Rick Reilly weighs in.

The 10 best sporting events to see live July 14, 2009

Rick Reilly has his own list of must-see live sporting events. Anyone up for the Iditarod?

Lance's long climb July 07, 2009

After a big day on the Tour, Lance Armstrong loosens up.

How I'd fix the economy July 01, 2009

Rick Reilly's column from the July 13 issue of ESPN The Magazine looks at how he'd fix the American economy. It's simple -- look to the role of sports in offices.

You just won the U.S. Open. Act like it! June 23, 2009

Rick Reilly wonders why PGA Tour pros just don't celebrate major victories like they should.