Jane McManus Archive
Jane McManus
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McManus: Female athletes pay steep price for controversies
As the Hope Solo and Chamique Holdsclaw controversies show, female athletes can be just as flawed as men -- and the price they pay can be steeper.
Nov 29 1:31 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Serena's comeback story of WTA season
The Williams sisters seemed down and out, but 2012 proved to be a career year for Serena Williams. Her comeback was the biggest story of the year, but not the only one.
Nov 27 2:29 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: NFLPA, league must keep fighting for safety
While the NFL has made great strides to protect its players from head injuries, it must remain diligent in minimizing risks. Jane McManus says adding an independent neurologist to the sideline is a necessary next step.
Nov 15 1:25 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Athletes make views known this election season
From Victor Cruz to Swin Cash and Chris Kluwe, athletes haven't been shy with sharing and hearing others' political views this election season.
Oct 29 5:54 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: MLB dress code leaves some feeling singled out
MLB dress code leaves female sports writers steamed at games in the summer heat. Does measuring the length of their shorts and skirts really fix anything?
Oct 16 6:31 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Roger Goodell puts on a sorry spectacle
Despite his apology to NFL fans for using replacement officials, commissioner Roger Goodell's hubris -- and lack of credibility -- are on full display.
Sep 28 3:26 PM ET | By Jane McManus
Street Clothes: Rams' Mulligan finds solitude in hunting
For some NFL players, hunting provides an escape from the pressures of the game. But for Rams tight end Matthew Mulligan, the outdoors is where he feels at home.
Nov 15 12:50 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Players, coaches on right side of ref controversy
The NFL should be grateful Monday night's debacle is the worst development to come out of the replacement ref saga and find a way to get the regular officials back on the field before the NFL loses any more credibility.
Sep 26 2:09 PM ET | By Jane McManus
McManus: Garrett McIntyre's secret: Never stop playing
This week's 53rd Man, Garrett McIntyre, went undrafted, then played in the CFL and Arena football before finally making the Jets as a 26-year-old rookie.
Nov 15 12:49 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Djokovic runs out of steam
Novak Djokovic played for three straight days as weather made a mockery of the schedule. Meanwhile, Andy Murray had been resting since Saturday afternoon.
Sep 11 12:31 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Serena chasing history, Grand Slams
A healthy Serena Williams took the U.S. Open by storm as she chases history and Grand Slam titles. And retirement isn't in her game plan.
Sep 10 8:49 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Takeaways from the U.S. Open women's draw
Rain may have changed the date for the women's final, but no one could change the eventual outcome as Serena Williams steamrolled to her fourth U.S. Open title.
Sep 11 11:31 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Azarenka a true test for Serena
No. 1 Victoria Azarenka was extended to three sets in her previous two matches, including Friday's semifinal. Serena Williams, her final opponent, has lost just 19 games the entire tournament.
Sep 9 1:24 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Azarenka making plenty of noise
Victoria Azarenka outgrunted Maria Sharapova to win in three loud sets, while Serena Williams lost just three games in her semifinal against No 10-seeded Sara Errani.
Sep 7 10:22 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Tennis pros lean on partners
In pro tennis, having a supportive life partner can be key to achieving success -- and maintaining sanity -- on tour.
Sep 7 2:43 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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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
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McManus: Errani may need a little magic to defeat Serena
No. 10 seed Sara Errani is hoping her new racket, "Excalibur," will help her magically overcome Serena Williams in the U.S. Open semifinal.
Sep 6 9:08 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Maria Sharapova once again reigns after rain
The Queens skies opened up for Maria Sharapova, who was down 0-4 in the first set but rallied back after a 25-hour break to beat Marion Bartoli and reach her first U.S. Open semis since 2006.
Sep 6 9:27 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Andy Roddick masters the media in final Slam
After announcing his retirement, Andy Roddick began to loosen up with the press now that he's potentially headed for the flip side.
Sep 6 9:27 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Victoria Azarenka again prevails under pressure
Victoria Azarenka was pushed to three sets. The crowd was pulling for defending champ Sam Stosur. But the top seed proved playing under pressure is one of the things she does best.
Sep 4 7:57 PM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Radwanska labors, loses to Vinci
It was apparent early in the match that this won't be the year Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska endears herself to the American audience. Instead, there will be an all-Italian quarterfinal.
Sep 4 9:04 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Four-year drought ends for Ivanovic
Ana Ivanovic hadn't made it past the fourth round in a Grand Slam since winning the French Open and becoming No. 1 in 2008. She'll face Serena Williams, whom she never has beaten, in the quarterfinals.
Sep 4 9:04 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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McManus: Azarenka earns quarterfinal
First, top-seeded Victoria Azarenka rolled over her fourth-round opponent, Anna Tatishvili. Then, she rocked her news conference by bringing along Redfoo from LMFAO for comic relief.
Sep 3 12:30 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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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
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McManus: Sloane Stephens out, but not down
The 19-year-old is one of the most anticipated American women players in years. After her three-set loss to Ana Ivanovic, she took solace in the fact that this is far from her last U.S. Open.
Sep 2 12:18 AM ET | By Jane McManus
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