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Natalie Hernandez taking swings for mom

Natalie Hernandez has been on a hot streak at the plate for the Illinois-Chicago Flames, and the inspiration for her focus comes from her mother, who is struggling in a battle against cancer.

May 10 1:28 PM ET | By Andrew Linnehan

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  The Word: Releasing Tim Tebow

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Spain: Brown supports aunt, breast cancer awareness

Antonio Brown is helping Dick's Sporting Goods get the word out about its breast cancer awareness campaign as an homage to his aunt who survived the disease.

Oct 24 2:06 PM ET | By Sarah Spain

McManus: Spain's David Ferrer slugs his way to the semis

In an epic five-set match, David Ferrer emerged from under the daunting shadow of fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal by outlasting Janko Tipsarevic in a classic battle to reach the U.S. Open semifinals.

Sep 6 10:58 PM ET | By Jane McManus

McManus: Michigan House's actions say a lot about lack of women's progress

When the Michigan House of Representatives tried to silence one of its members for using the word vagina, it was yet another reminder women are still mired in a tug-of-war for equal rights.

Jun 19 5:13 PM ET | By Jane McManus

A saint in the city

Tim Tebow to the Jets? It's the Bible Belt meets "Jersey Shore." Crocodile Dundee's first trip to Broadway, only the Australian has a Southern twang and cowboy boots and uses the word "abstinence" with a straight face.

Mar 25 11:45 PM ET | By Jane McManus

Hoops for Hope fights cancer on the court

In Ashland, Kan., WNBA stars, former college players and local high school girls take to the court in the fight against cancer.

Oct 29 | By Mechelle Voepel

Race like a pro

Six easy ways to improve your time for your next race.

Jun 14 | By Colleen Oakley

Scene and heard: NBA All-Star Saturday night

Fashion was the word of the day at Saturday's NBA All-Star festivities as espnW's Adena Andrews observed the bedazzled, the bling, and a big man purse.

Feb 20 4:29 PM ET | By Adena Andrews

Foudy: Portland wins out after Friday's NWSL allocation

Julie Foudy weighs in on Friday's NWSL allocation and says Portland is the big winner.

Jan 14 12:19 PM ET | By Julie Foudy

espnW Headliners: How far will Latanna Stone go? Time will tell

At age 11, Latanna Stone has already won hundreds of tournaments and shows plenty of competitive drive, but only time will tell how far this young golfer will really go.

Jan 4 1:21 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson

Roenigk: My first IronMana race does not disappoint

After watching, listening and practicing all week, Alyssa Roenigk finally dives in for her first IronMana Liquid Festival race.

Dec 10 1:25 PM ET | By Alyssa Roenigk

W roundtable: Skiing's non-story

Lindsey Vonn knows some curse words; so what? Tina Maze -- and her coaches/boyfriend -- shouldn't drum up controversy but rather let her results do the talking.

Dec 10 | By espnW

Roenigk: Beauty, and a little poetry, greet me in Bora Bora

Finally on the ground in Bora Bora for the IronMana Liquid Festival, I meet the mastermind (and extreme poet) behind one of the most unique sporting events on the planet.

Dec 5 12:16 PM ET | By Alyssa Roenigk

Friedman: North Carolina, Princeton to play in championship

It will be the Tar Heels (23-1) versus Princeton (20-1) playing for a title at 1 p.m. Sunday at Old Dominion University's L.R. Hill Field.

Nov 17 12:05 AM ET | By Vicki L. Friedman

Rykoff: Previewing a Magnificent 7

The Giants and Cardinals have both simply refused to die during this postseason. Here's what you need to know heading into a compelling NLCS Game 7.

Oct 22 7:03 PM ET | By Amanda Rykoff

The Mag: Fagan on the gay rights movement in sports

In ESPN The Magazine, Kate Fagan writes that allies in the sports world are helping pave the way for the first openly gay male athlete from a major team sport.

Oct 8 | By Kate Fagan

Roenigk: Pia Sundhage prepares for finale with USWNT

As Pia Sundhage prepares to coach her final match with the U.S. women's national team Wednesday night, she reflects on the one important lesson she has learned along the way.

Sep 19 1:11 AM ET | By Alyssa Roenigk

Andrews: Running the Week 1 Wildcat

In her latest "I'm Just Askin'" column, Adena Andrews has a hurry-up attack of questions after the first week of the NFL season.

Sep 14 1:06 PM ET | By Adena Andrews

McManus: Serena Williams kept Roddick retirement hush-hush

Though she might be older than her much buzzed about contemporaries who are calling it a career, Serena Williams has no plans to join Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters down the retirement road anytime soon.

Sep 2 9:18 PM ET | By Jane McManus

Hays: Hope Solo's memoir leaves little room for interpretation

Hope Solo discloses many details of her life in her new memoir, but in her words, there is only black and white and no room for interpretation.

Aug 20 10:35 AM ET | By Graham Hays

Roenigk: Wambach wants to keep playing

Abby Wambach isn't done yet. The 32-year-old forward and heart of the U.S. women's soccer team wants to play in the 2015 Women's World Cup.

Aug 10 4:38 PM ET | By Alyssa Roenigk

Roenigk: Lloyd delivers legendary performance in gold-medal win

When the London Games opened, Carli Lloyd wasn't even in the U.S. women's starting lineup. But the midfielder was right where she needed to be Thursday, scoring both goals in a 2-1 win over Japan that gave the Americans redemption and a third consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Aug 9 10:46 PM ET | By Alyssa Roenigk

MacMullan: Raisman handles her disappointment

Aly Raisman thought she had earned a bronze medal, until the scoreboard changed and the tiebreaker rules revealed she had instead fallen to fourth.

Aug 2 9:41 PM ET | By Jackie MacMullan

Yani Tseng plays with a smile

The world's No. 1 player has learned to keep a positive demeanor even when things aren't going the way she wants.

Jun 6 8:05 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Fagan: Former All-American Lindsey Wilson is out to change minds

Not enough attention is paid to mental training in college sports, but former Iowa State All-American Lindsey Wilson is out to change people's minds.

Jun 1 10:47 AM ET | By Kate Fagan