Sarah Spain Archive
Sarah Spain
Contributor, espnW.com- Commentary
With Tebowing in, here are more moves for Madden 13
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain offers the Madden 13 team some patented moves to include alongside Tebowing in the newest edition.
May 23 | By Sarah Spain
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Questioning the inequality of insults
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain calls into question the use of femininity as an insult, asks where the outrage is and reminds that language has meaning and words have power.
May 16 | By Sarah Spain
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That's What She Said -- Sarah Spain's brand of game-day promotions
An uncharacteristically cold day at Wrigley Field gave our Sarah Spain a thought: what game-day promotions do you really want at a ballgame? Check out these bobbleheads and coffee mugs!
May 8 6:09 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Bullish view on Rose's future
Cheer up, Chicago. History (think Tom Brady and Robert Griffin III) shows Bulls superstar Derrick Rose can come back as strong as ever from his torn ACL.
May 1 | By Sarah Spain
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NFL draft failures meet box-office busts
What do "Ishtar" and Ryan Leaf have in common? The NFL draft has the production and budget usually reserved for feature films, so Sarah Spain pairs football flops with box-office busts.
Apr 25 | By Sarah Spain
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John Cusack talks roles, sports loyalties
John Cusack pledges his love for both Chicago baseball teams, the old Bulls, the Blackhawks and playing roles that fit his interests, like his turn as Edgar Allan Poe in "The Raven," set to hit theaters Friday.
Apr 23 | By Sarah Spain
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Inviting fans to tie on-field success with off-field antics
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain invites readers to make a pledge tied to their favorite MLB team's on-field performance. For her part, she'll run a mile this offseason for every Cubs' win.
Apr 17 | By Sarah Spain
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Playoff traditions set NHL apart
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain preps fans for the run to Lord Stanley's Cup by breaking down the rituals that put the NHL playoffs in a league of their own.
Apr 11 1:57 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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'The Iran Job' showcases Kevin Sheppard's career, life
Chronicling a charismatic star, basketball player Kevin Sheppard, "The Iran Job" shows viewers a different side of the Middle Eastern nation and the struggles its residents -- women especially -- face.
Apr 10 6:11 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Molly Fletcher gives athletes a voice
Sports agent Molly Fletcher's new company, Fletcher Digital, aggregates athletes' social media action to help them cash in during -- and after -- their careers.
Apr 4 | By Sarah Spain
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A primer for women's hoops' biggest game
In this week's That's What She Said, Sarah Spain breaks down the biggest players in tonight's battle for women's basketball supremacy. From longtime coaches to star power, this game has it all.
Apr 3 | By Sarah Spain
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Spain: And the Bracket of Awesome winner is ...
It took overtime, but the Bracket of Awesome winner went to man's best friend.
Mar 28 4:04 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Spain: Time to vote in the Bracket of Awesome championship
It's the Bracket of Awesome championship showdown -- New Puppy versus Lazy Sunday. Vote now!
Mar 27 1:26 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Spain: Time to vote in the Bracket of Awesome's Final Four!
It's the Final Four! New Puppy, 8 Hours of Sleep, Lazy Sunday and Road Trips all face off for a spot in the championship showdown. Vote now!
Mar 26 12:42 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Spain: Time to vote in the Bracket of Awesome's Elite Eight!
It's the Elite Eight! Fine contenders such as Bacon, Deep Dish Pizza and New Puppies face off for a spot in the Final Four. Vote now!
Mar 23 4:10 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Spain: It's time for the second round of the Bracket of Awesome!
It's time for the second round of the Bracket of Awesome! Fine contenders like Bacon, Live Music, Beach Bonfires and Lazy Sundays all face off for a spot in the Elite Eight. Vote now!
Mar 23 4:08 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Spain: Bummed out by your tourney pool? Vote in our Bracket of Awesome!
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain feels your broken-bracket pain and offers the perfect solution: the Bracket of Awesome.
Mar 21 6:19 PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Hope still springs eternal in Chi-Town, elsewhere
In this week's That's What She Said, Sarah Spain is armed with the optimism only spring training brings as she discusses the fate of her beloved Cubs and other perennial losers.
Mar 14 | By Sarah Spain
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A wonderful goal: welcoming gay players
Honoring his late brother, Brendan, Flyers scout Patrick Burke's "You Can Play" project aims to make hockey welcoming for gay players.
Mar 6 | By Sarah Spain
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Red Sox's problems bigger than beer
In this week's "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain discusses Bobby Valentine's decision to ban beer in the Red Sox clubhouse, but says Boston's real problems run much deeper than imbibing in the locker room.
Feb 28 | By Sarah Spain
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This No. 1 pick is a real top dog
Forget Indianapolis' NFL cattle call. In this week's installment of "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain is ecstatic with her choice at Chicago's canine combine.
Feb 21 | By Sarah Spain
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Sports' most heartbreaking moments
In this week's installment of That's What She Said, Sarah Spain examines the heartbreaking moments that have come to define a team or an athlete as the most memorable losers in the history of sports.
Feb 14 | By Sarah Spain
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Stars shed sports bras for charity
An Atlanta family has teamed up with WPS player McCall Zerboni by auctioning off autographed sports bras to raise money for a cause to Zerboni's heart: breast cancer research.
Feb 9 | By Sarah Spain
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Tom failed again? Blame Gisele!
In her latest "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain examines the phenomenon of pinning men's defeats on those conniving women.
Feb 6 | By Sarah Spain
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NBA should steal page from NHL
In this week's installment of "That's What She Said," Sarah Spain urges the NBA to adopt the All-Star Game fantasy draft.
Feb 2 | By Sarah Spain
Columnists
Adena Andrews
- Andrews: Katherine Legge racing from behind
(05/25/2012) - Hollaback! helps women fight harassment
(05/22/2012)
Sarah Spain
- With Tebowing in, here are more moves for Madden 13
(05/23/2012) - Questioning the inequality of insults
(05/16/2012)
Jane McManus
- McManus: Syracuse sticks with it, tops Florida
(05/26/2012) - Lacrosse semifinalists keep crossing paths
(05/24/2012)
Kate Fagan
- My love-ambivalence relationship with horse racing
(05/04/2012) - Kate Fagan on running and obstacles, both external and self-imposed
(04/13/2012)
Michelle Smith
- Smith: Top-seeded Cal right at home
(05/27/2012) - Penicheiro finds home as 'team mama' in Chicago
(05/23/2012)
Amanda Rykoff
- Females lead MLB groundskeeping crews
(05/22/2012) - Mothers of Herzlich and Dixon stand by their sons
(05/11/2012)
