I was so afraid that the athletes wouldn't talk to me because I'm a woman.

I was so afraid that the athletes wouldn't talk to me because I'm a woman.

I want to know about what makes an athlete tick.

When I found out I got this job, I cried, of course - I'm a girly-girl - and then I called my dad, and he cried, too. On so many levels, this is a thrill for me.

No, one of the great things about my three-year deal is that it's year-round. They've offered me an opportunity to cover a lot of things in the offseason, too.

And I'm proud of what I do as a professional, too.

In the morning, I reach for the sports page.