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Caple: Why you should get out there on National Bike to Work Day!

If losing weight, improving your general health, saving fuel costs and just having fun aren't reasons enough, there is further encouragement to get in the saddle for National Bike to Work Day, and every day: some of your favorite athletes do it.

By Jim Caple

  • That's What She Said

    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

  • W roundtable: Serena snatches tennis headlines again

    With her dominating performance in Madrid, Serena Williams is once again the center of the tennis universe. Her wins over the top two ranked players prove that when she is on, she is unbeatable.

    May 14 | By espnW

  • McManus: For T.O., this was too much reality

    Terrell Owens might have learned this week that there is such a thing as too much reality. Jane McManus explains.

    May 12 1:20 PM ET | By Jane McManus

  • Caple: Phoenix school's decision not to play against girl is simply archaic

    In a bad version of turn-back-the-clock day, a high school team wouldn't play for a state championship because the opponent had a -- gasp! -- girl on the team. No girls allowed? Seriously?

    May 11 6:56 PM ET | By Jim Caple

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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

  • Terms of endearment for pickup players

    When you play enough pickup games, you begin to see most of the players fit into one of these categories. Just avoid 'The Elbow.'

    May 7 | By Jane McManus

  • W roundtable: Serena's singleness

    Serena Williams made a bold declaration against love, so how will her decision to swear off men for the next decade affect her game? Pretty well, say our contributors.

    May 7 | By espnW

  • McManus: From big-brother spoofs to dressing in drag, Manning good-natured on 'SNL'

    From big-brother spoofs to dressing in drag, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was nothing but a good sport as a "Saturday Night Live" host.

    May 7 2:10 PM ET | By Jane McManus

  • W Roundtable

    W roundtable: Balancing act between fans and family

    When male athletes like the Heat's Chris Bosh have to choose between a playoff game and the birth of a child, what choice should they make? Our contributors weigh in.

    May 3 | By espnW

  • In New York, anything short of title is not enough

    The New York Knicks have plenty to celebrate -- just making the playoffs is a victory -- but the high expectations and tough crowd fail to acknowledge the progress.

    May 2 | By Adena Andrews

  • That's What She Said

    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

  • W roundtable: With Derrick Rose out, who will challenge Miami?

    With Derrick Rose's ACL injury, the Bulls' chances in the East are diminished. Can anyone challenge Miami? Our writers weigh in with their picks in this week's roundtable.

    Apr 30 | By espnW

  • Gabrielle Union thinks, criticizes like a man

    Dwyane Wade gave his girlfriend a demotion from her courtside seats, but why? Gabrielle Union was just challenging her boyfriend to be his best.

    Apr 26 | By Adena Andrews

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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

  • Attempting to put the 'real' in reality TV

    On the heels of Antonio Cromartie putting the brakes on a reality show starring his family, espnW's Adena Andrews offers a few alternatives to popular reality shows.

    Apr 24 | By Adena Andrews

  • W roundtable: NHL's discipline problem

    The NHL has been consistently inconsistent in its handling of dirty play this postseason. Our writers weigh in on the 25-game suspension doled out to Raffi Torres and what it means for the league.

    Apr 23 | By espnW

  • McManus: Jaguars give Aaron Ross a forward pass

    By giving Aaron Ross time off to cheer for his wife, Olympic sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross, the NFL's Jaguars show they really get "family first."

    Apr 20 | By Jane McManus

  • That's What She Said

    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

  • W roundtable: Did Brittney Griner make the right choice?

    In this week's roundtable, our experts address Brittney Griner's choice to return to Baylor for her senior season. The consensus: Waco is where she should be.

    Apr 16 | By espnW

  • Howard should leave his recent behavior behind

    Dwight Howard's recent behavior has been nothing short of peculiar and if he's learned anything, he'll leave the circus behind when he becomes a free agent.

    Apr 12 | By Adena Andrews

  • That's What She Said

    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

  • W roundtable: Should women support a female-less Augusta National?

    Bubba Watson's playoff win entertained fans and earned him a green jacket Sunday, but should women have been watching or taking a stand against the all-male club? Our panel weighs in.

    Apr 9 | By espnW

  • McManus: Could Ginni Rometty finally force Augusta to change its ways?

    Augusta National Golf Club could ignore the protests of women outside the gates and the quiet urging of sponsors to move into the modern era. But now, the most potent threat to its hierarchy has come from within.

    Mar 30 1:17 PM ET | By Jane McManus

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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