Melissa Jacobs Archive
Melissa Jacobs
Contributor, espnW.com- More Sports
A comprehensive guide to the NFL draft
The NFL takes its draft to prime time once again Thursday night. Here is all you need to know about the pomp and circumstance used to introduce a class of fresh faces to the league.
Apr 25 | By Melissa Jacobs
- More Sports
Michelle Obama hosts mini-Olympics for D.C. kids
Michelle Obama played host to a mini-Olympics as part of her Let's Move! fight against childhood obesity.
Mar 14 5:31 PM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
- Journeys & Victories
Wendy Booker pushing limits
When Wendy Booker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she feared the worst. Now, she is showing MS won't keep you from climbing the highest mountain, literally.
Mar 16 9:27 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
- Commentary
Gregg Williams must be banned
For making a mockery of player safety with his bounty program, former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams should be banned from the NFL for five years.
Mar 5 5:59 PM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
- Athlete's Life
Athletes share the stories of their proposals
With love in the air this Valentine's Day, Melissa Jacobs got the scoop on how some of her favorite athletes popped the question.
Feb 14 4:23 PM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
- Commentary
NFL delivered a special season
The lockout ended just in time, and then it was one highlight after another. We look back at all the fun.
Feb 7 | By Melissa Jacobs
- Olympic Sports
Allyson Felix leads on kids' fitness
The Olympic track champion uses her spot on the President's Council on Fitness to push her first love: empowering children.
Feb 1 | By Melissa Jacobs
- More Sports
Women get in on Super Bowl action
Experts say proposition bets are particularly popular among women, who are also more likely to be cerebral when throwing down their money.
Jan 31 | By Melissa Jacobs
- Commentary
Jacobs: A reminder on why sports will be important for 2012 GOP candidates
Don't think sports are important to a political campaign? Think again. Melissa Jacobs' open letter to GOP hopefuls reminds them why it's important to know your Lambeaus from your Lamberts.
Jan 10 1:24 PM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
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Fantasy football moves to make for Week 16
If you've made your fantasy Super Bowl, congrats -- and beware starting Marshawn Lynch. Plus, 10 things Melissa Jacobs loves about fantasy football.
Dec 20 | By Melissa Jacobs
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Fantasy moves to make for Week 15
Co-owners whining about how injuries cost them their shot at the fantasy title is one of Melissa Jacobs' least favorite parts of the game.
Dec 13 | By Melissa Jacobs
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Fantasy moves to consider for Week 14
Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore has been on fire lately. If he is still available in your league, make sure to grab him before it's too late.
Dec 6 | By Melissa Jacobs
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Fantasy moves to consider for Week 13
New Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie seems to love Johnny Knox, so you should too, says espnW fantasy guru Melissa Jacobs.
Nov 29 | By Melissa Jacobs
- More Sports
Purple pride: Inside the Ravens' female fan club
Among those anticipating the San Francisco-Baltimore Thanksgiving night showdown are the 22,000 members of Purple, the Ravens' female fan club.
Nov 23 | By Melissa Jacobs
- More Sports
Fantasy moves to consider for Week 12
If he's on your roster, give thanks for Kevin Smith: The Lions running back had a monster game against the Panthers last weekend.
Nov 22 | By Melissa Jacobs
- More Sports
Don't be a turkey: plan feast around NFL
The NFL has some intriguing Thanksgiving lineups, which is not always the case. Optimize the experience with proper timing of the holiday spread.
Nov 22 | By Melissa Jacobs
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Fantasy moves to consider for Week 11
As we get closer to fantasy crunch-time, our espnW fantasy guru says waiver-blocking might be your best strategy ... and suggests picking up Denarius Moore.
Nov 15 | By Melissa Jacobs
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Fantasy moves to consider for Week 10
With Miles Austin out for two to four weeks with a hamstring injury, Laurent Robinson is worth picking up, says espnW fantasy guru Melissa Jacobs.
Nov 8 | By Melissa Jacobs
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Fantasy moves to consider for Week 9
Chris Johnson owners are justifiably furious about his lack of production. Face it, he belongs on the trading block, says Melissa Jacobs.
Nov 1 | By Melissa Jacobs
- More Sports
Fantasy players to consider in Week 8
Should you try to trade for Tim Tebow after his late-game heroics on Sunday? espnW fantasy guru Melissa Jacobs weighs in.
Oct 25 | By Melissa Jacobs
- Commentary
Let's rewrite NFL postgame handshake protocol
Jim Harbaugh and Jim Schwartz were both in the wrong in their Sunday scuffle. But maybe there's something wrong about the handshake ritual, too.
Oct 17 | By Melissa Jacobs
- More Sports
Ten fantasy moves to make or avoid for Week 6
Despite his inaccurate passing, Tim Tebow might be worth picking up for a spot start.
Oct 11 | By Melissa Jacobs
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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
- More Sports
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