Food for fitness
Feb 25 | By Leslie Goldman
If you're headed to the gym, put down that Krispy Kreme or grande mocha. There are better ways to fuel your body before, during and after your workout.
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About Last Night
Conn-quered
Feb 25, 06:48AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
AP Photo/Fred Beckham
If Thursday was any indication of how UConn will handle the first three Big East games next season without Jim Calhoun, the Huskies are in trouble. In its first game since being penalized by the NCAA, UConn took a nosedive without its head coach due to a death in the family. Check out what else you missed last night.
Thunder go big at trade deadline
Feb 24, 06:35PM ET | By Sarah Spain
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Look out, Lakers. With the addition of big man Kendrick Perkins, the Oklahoma City Thunder have become a legitimate contender in the West.
Dear Carmelo, Love NY
Feb 24, 04:11PM ET | By Adena Andrews
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As a native New Yorker, Adena Andrews tapped into the pulse of the Big Apple to see how they really feel about the acquisition of Carmelo Anthony. Sure, there's a few things Anthony and the city might need to forgive and forget -- but Andrews is here to clear the air.
Celebrate good goals (come on!)
Feb 24, 02:34PM ET | By Julie Foudy
AFP/Andrew Yates
Still shaking her head in awe about Wayne Rooney's mind-boggling bicycle-kick goal earlier this month, Julie Foudy contemplates the art of the soccer celebration and asks herself, how would I have punctuated a goal of such magnitude?
Games We're Watching
The beasts in the East
Feb 24, 12:52PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Dennis Wierzbicki/US Presswire
Just two NBA games on the docket tonight, but plenty of story lines to keep hoopheads happy. The three best teams in the East are all in action. In college ball, the ladies of Stanford and Tennessee look to stretch impressive winning streaks, while the Arizona men try to stay hot in Pac-10 play. Set the DVR to tape Community (best show on TV, people) and settle in ... here are the Games We're Watching tonight.
From the court to the yoga mat
Feb 24, 08:18AM ET | By Abby Waner
Abby Waner has spent her entire life training to be an elite competitor. The women's basketball team at Duke is not the place to rest one's laurels, after all. So how will she respond to the Zen calm of a yoga class?
About Last Night
Hello, Melo
Feb 24, 07:14AM ET | By Whitney Holtzman
Carmelo Anthony was a show-stopper in his Broadway debut at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, while the Utah Jazz began its life without its own impact player. And on the college side, the Big East has a new leading scorer -- who scored more points Wednesday night than another entire team. Here's what else you missed last night.
Soria says goodbye to 'Mexicutioner' moniker
Feb 23, 07:10PM ET | By Sarah Spain
Denny Medley/US Presswire
In support of his home country of Mexico, which is being torn apart by drug violence, Royals closer Joakim Soria announced this week he'd like to retire his wildly popular nickname, "The Mexicutioner."
Maintain calm when things get rough
Feb 23, 05:19PM ET | By Gretchen Bleiler
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For Gretchen Bleiler, the X Games were a bit stressful. Interviews with countless media organizations, parties and promo events -- not to mention the small act of competing -- took its toll. So much so that she started forgetting to eat. Rather than go hungry again, she shares her tips for maintaining balance amongst chaos.
What We're Reading
- Stories on ESPN.com
- Lady Vols awarded victory at Mississippi after storms send water spilling onto floor
- Lawsuit accuses TCU of ignorning athletes' unsavory histories
- Cowboys eye Heisman winner Cam Newton at NFL combine
- Cards ace Adam Wainwright to undergo Tommy John surgery, will miss season
- NFL labor talks will resume with mediator Tuesday -- two days before deadline
- Stories around the web
- Washington Post: Georgetown steps up efforts to keep tickets out of Syracuse fans' hands
- Vancouver Sun: Golden moment, but at what cost?
- Toronto Star: Fight not yet over for Canada's women's soccer squad
- Women Talk Sports: Strength training (aka entering the house of pain)
- New York Times: Coastal Carolina struggles on way to NCAA tournament
Games
We're Following
MLB: The World Series champion Giants have most of their roster intact from the title team, minus World Series MVP Edgar Renteria and emotional utility infielder Juan Uribe, who departed for the rival Dodgers. Opening Day starter Tim Lincecum, the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, takes the ball for San Francisco in its exhibition opener.
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- 3:05 PM
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NBA: Deron Williams is expected to make his Nets debut when they try to avoid a ninth straight road defeat to the Spurs, who have not lost at home in almost three months. The Nets acquired the All-Star point guard from Utah on Wednesday for Devin Harris, rookie Derrick Favors, two first-round draft picks and $3 million in cash.
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- SAS
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NBA: The Clippers have won three of the last five meetings with the Lakers, who will be the home team. The Lakers have won the last six home matchups. The Lakers captured both games since the All-Star break, winning in overtime at Portland on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant scored 37 points to help his team rally from 10 down.
- LAC
(21-37) - 10:30 PM
- LAL
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This week in women's sports
February 23, 1994
Speed skater Bonnie Blair dominated the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics, winning gold medals in the 500- and 1000-meter races -- making her the only woman to win five Olympic gold medals in individual events. To celebrate, she climbed into the stands, still wearing her skates, to hug her family and friends. Her total of six Olympic medals (five golds and a bronze) also made her the most successful American Winter Olympian in history.
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