Articles written by Rick Eymer

Chris Haft grew up in the same neighborhood with future major league baseball players Kevin Bass and Bob Melvin. He didn't play as well but he could write.

Jul 22, 2011 - Rick Eymer

Melissa Fireman and Susanne Maurer help others find a career path that blends passion and talent. Their recently-published workbook is part of the process.

Jul 22, 2011 - Rick Eymer

Colorado Rockies' first baseman Todd Helton has had to make concessions to age and a chronic back problem. He makes no concessions in his work ethic.

Feb 24, 2011 - Rick Eymer

Andrew Luck and Owen Marecic are two of the most interesting college football players in the nation and not because of their talent.

Dec 26, 2010 - Rick Eymer

Stanford women's basketball team play two of its most important games this week, hosting Xavier on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 and Connecticut two days later.

Dec 25, 2010 - Rick Eymer

Victoria Azarenka's trip to the top of the women's tennis tour began in Minsk, Belarus, took her to Scottsdale, Arizona and led to success at Stanford.

Aug 1, 2010 - Rick Eymer

Melanie Oudin came to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour as an unknown in 2008. She was thrust into the spotlight with a spectacular '09 season and is going strong.

Jul 29, 2010 - Rick Eymer

Russia's Maria Kirilenko has enjoyed this year on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour simply because she feels fit, strong and confident in her tennis game.

Jul 29, 2010 - Rick Eymer

It's been awhile since Dominika Cibulkova felt this healthy. She's hoping that, and her new tennis coach, will lead to better days on the WTA Tour.

Jul 26, 2010 - Rick Eymer

The New York Mets are beginning to get some of their injured players back into the fold and that should help the lineup for the second half of the season.

Jul 18, 2010 - Rick Eymer

There's symmetry to the scoring of a perfect game. Three up, three down in every inning and every batter is put out three times over the course of the game.

May 9, 2010 - Rick Eymer

This was Stanford University's version of a Hollywood ending. There was tension, pathos, plot twists, and, in the end, a grand celebration.

May 9, 2010 - Rick Eymer

The stage is set for one of the more entertaining national title matches when top-ranked Stanford hosts two-time champs Penn State on Saturday, May 8, 2010.

May 7, 2010 - Rick Eymer

Ohio State redshirt junior Steven Kehoe has been a spectator at Stanford's Maples Pavilion. On Thursday, May 6, 2010 he'll take the court there as a player.

May 5, 2010 - Rick Eymer

The San Jose Sharks host the Colorado Avalanche in game five of round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday at 10:30 p.m. (EDT) with plenty at stake.

Apr 22, 2010 - Rick Eymer

Brett Anderson figured it was about time to get a haircut, leaving the Oakland Athletics' clubhouse on Sunday a little earlier than normal.

Apr 18, 2010 - Rick Eymer

A chance meeting at game six of the 2002 World Series, in the upper deck of Anaheim Stadium, led to a partnership that created a best-selling baseball book.

Apr 18, 2010 - Rick Eymer

One pitch and Brett Tomko's major league career might have ended. He made enough of a mark with the Oakland Athletics, though, that he's been given another chance.

Mar 24, 2010 - Rick Eymer

Mike MacIntyre has been an assistant coach the past 20 years. A week before Christmas 2009 he became a head coach for the first time.

Dec 17, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Senior Liam Smith patiently waited for his turn. A backup to begin the season, he's ending his college career as a starter because San Jose State gave him the chance.

Dec 1, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Former NBA point guard Johnny Dawkins' second year as the head basketball coach at Stanford University began with the worst possible news.

Dec 1, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Dick Tomey will be coaching the final home football game of his 29-year career as the head man, and the 46th year of his career on Saturday at San Jose State.

Nov 24, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Candice Wiggins' freshman year at Stanford University, as extraordinary as it was, turned into something special; something she could only imagine.

Oct 26, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Brad Kilby took the mound as a starter in the major leagues for the first time in Oakland's final game of the season. He pitched two scoreless innings and was taken out.

Oct 8, 2009 - Rick Eymer

The most difficult part of suffering from acute mononucleosis for Spartans' wideout Kevin Jurovich was trying to avoid his teammates.

Oct 6, 2009 - Rick Eymer

San Jose State football coach Dick Tomey wasn't sure how his team would stack up this season. A month into the proceedings, he has a better idea of where it is headed.

Sep 29, 2009 - Rick Eymer

If there's another team in the Pac-10 which understands what Washington is experiencing this week, it's Stanford.

Sep 23, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Candice Wiggins' ability to shut out the world and give her full attention to the game -- to be in the moment -- makes her unique among women's basketball players.

Sep 23, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Dick Tomey made a statement Monday when he told reporters he was starting junior college transfer Lamon Muldrow at running back this week when Cal Poly visits Saturday.

Sep 21, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Sandy Simpson needed a job to help pay for college. He never would have predicted it would turn into a career.

Sep 18, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Once in a while a Hawaiian sports radio personality makes his way to the mainland to catch up on the doings of various Hawaiian born athletes. Kurt Suzuki is a celebrity.

Sep 18, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Stanford football coach Jim Harbaugh remembered the luncheons and talking shop with a group of creative football minds; a former NFL QB in awe of the former coach.

Sep 17, 2009 - Rick Eymer

San Jose State senior linebacker Justin Cole knows a little about adversity. He tore his pectoral muscle one spring and doctors told him he'd miss half the next season.

Sep 14, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley faced a group of reporters after losing his fourth consecutive decision and graciously answered leading questions.

Sep 14, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Jimmie Sandman may not be a household name just yet but he's an Olympian in the making. He's a senior men's water polo goalie at Stanford University with a bright future.

Sep 12, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Delano Howell had doubts about playing strong safety. After all, he was a star running back in high school and had a pretty good freshman year at Stanford.

Sep 8, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Erik Lorig remembers his first play as a college football player at Stanford. He took the field for a kickoff return to open the 2006 season at Oregon.

Sep 7, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Ichiro Suzuki has been a special baseball player since he day he arrived at the Seattle Mariners' spring training camp in 1999.

Sep 6, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Barry Zito never showed a hint of frustration while he was taking so many losses after signing one of baseball's most lucrative contracts before the 2007 season.

Sep 3, 2009 - Rick Eymer

For San Jose State defensive tackle Kalvin Cressel, the Spartans' season-opening football game of 2009 at Southern California takes on added meaning.

Aug 31, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Ekom Udofia planted his left foot and drove hard during a recent practice. Pieces of dirt flew off his spikes as he kept churning in an attempt to get to the quarterback.

Aug 28, 2009 - Rick Eymer

There's a reason most major league closers are a little nuts. They face game-changing situations on a daily basis.

Aug 28, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Gabi Ailes loves the idea that she can ride her bicycle around the Stanford University campus and not have to worry about snow, hail or rain.

Aug 26, 2009 - Rick Eymer

When Alix Klineman extends her body upward to hit a volleyball over the net, she soars nearly three feet higher than the standard 7-foot-4 1-8 height of the net.

Aug 24, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Stanford senior running back Toby Gerhart set a school rushing record with 1,136 yards last season and has his sights set on 2,000 yards this year.

Aug 22, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Stanford football coach Jim Harbaugh is pinning his team's bowl hopes on a redshirt freshman quarterback who has yet to take a snap in a meaningful game.

Aug 13, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Wherever legendary football coach Dick Tomey goes, success usually follows. It's been no different in San Jose.

Aug 7, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Marion Bartoli can paint the corners of the tennis court with her racket like she can paint on canvas with her hands.

Aug 1, 2009 - Rick Eymer

At age 27, U.S. women's tennis star Serena Williams has become an important role model for the African-American community generally, and for young women in particular

Jul 30, 2009 - Rick Eymer

Even if her problem right shoulder isn't quite healthy, Maria Sharapova maintains her boundless energy, charm and humor.

Jul 28, 2009 - Rick Eymer