The Winner Is ... Wambach
Abby Wambach was named FIFA Women's World Player of the Year, the first American to take home the award since Mia Hamm won in 2001 and 2002. Foudy on Wambach 
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Women's Cycling
Q&A with Robin Farina
Robin Farina talks about nationals and how to improve the exposure of women's cycling. Bonnie D. Ford »
Athlete's Life
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Back in the game
After missing the first month of the NWSL season with a injury, Carli Lloyd is on the field. Lloyd blog »
NFL
Pioneer steps down
Amy Trask, former Raiders CEO, wants to be judged by her achievements, not her gender. Read more »
Columnists
Mechelle Voepel
- Voepel: 3 To See ready for WNBA debuts
(05/24/2013) - Voepel: Defending WNBA champion Fever back for more
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Michelle Smith
- Smith: Who are the top WNBA MVP candidates?
(05/24/2013) - Smith: Breaking down the WNBA's Tulsa Shock
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Sarah Spain
- TWSS: Sports trends that need to end
(05/22/2013) - ESPN CHICAGO: Sarah Spain at Full Shilling
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Jane McManus
- McManus: UNC uses toughness to advance, will face Maryland
(05/24/2013) - Syracuse's lacrosse teams share bond
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Graham Hays
- Hays: Huskies headed to Oklahoma City
(05/24/2013) - Hays: With walk-off, Michigan in fast lane
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Kate Fagan
College Softball Snapshots
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Check out our gallery
Look at the latest photos teams and fans are sharing during the NCAA softball tournament. Photos
NCAA Athlete's Life
Texas A&M softball gives back
The Aggies organized a relief effort for the disasters in Texas and Oklahoma. Tysarczyk blog »
The Word
Silence not golden
Our panel discusses the revelation Brittney Griner couldn't discuss her sexuality at Baylor. Watch 
The Buzz That Was
Pair of birdbrains
Sergio Garcia and George O’Grady star in "Dumb and Dumber" rendition. D'Arcy Maine »
Athletes' Tweets
Headlines
- Fever open defense of WNBA title with win
- 39 after 12 holes good for lead on LPGA Tour
- Nadal could get Djokovic in Paris semifinals
- UNC ousts lax champ N'western | McManus
- Cornet downs Bouchard for Strasbourg final
- Park-led USC wins NCAA golf title by 21 shots
- Patrick staying positive amid struggles
- Three finalists named for softball POY award
- Okla. City wins 6th NAIA women's golf title
- Rio Olympics funding cut for Pistorius, Semenya
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MMA
Fighting for equality
Transsexual fighter Fallon Fox finds herself at the center of polarizing debate in MMA. McNeil »