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A Mystery Wrapped Inside An Enigma Shrouded In A Beard

James Hardens brand? Deeply off-kilter. His on-court game? Ugly and aggressively weird. And in no way is any of that an accident.

Pipo, Pelota And The Lessons Of A Long-ago Life

How the glow of my grandfather’s beloved game taught me to savor the small things.

The Most Interesting Man in the Draft

He is an amateur paleontologist and aspiring poet who wants to be the greatest who ever played. Meet Myles Garrett.

The Spirit Of Miles Bridges

The sophomore star returned to Michigan State—shocking both his coach and his mom—to pursue a calling that perhaps only he and his teammates can appreciate.

The Liberation Of Losing

The stunning end to UConn’s 111-game win streak has given the Huskies—and their breakout leading scorers—a new outlook.

The Fall Of Giants

Our new iteration of the Giant Killers upset prediction model carries warning signs for five elite teams.

The Legend Behind The Legend

At 32, Ronaldo is better than ever and leading Real Madrid to a historic season, thanks to some unexpected advice from his unlikely manager, Zinedine Zidane.

The Real Rossi

Last year’s Indy 500 champ seemingly came out of nowhere—or was it Europe? Let Alexander Rossi set the record straight.

Derby Daze

With the Indy 500 in sight, drivers Alexander Rossi and James Hinchcliffe take a trip to the Kentucky Derby. Hold tight.

was sonny liston murdered?

it’s been 45 years since the former heavyweight champ was found dead of an apparent od, but the haunting question still remains.

A Very, Very Tall Tale

Boban Marjanovic is 7-foot-3 and—no joke!—the most efficient scorer in NBA history. He’s also a career backup. Does that bother him? Less than you’d think.

Dead Man Walking

Boxing trainer Ramon Sosa was marked for death by his wife. This is the story of how he survived thanks to a surprising savior.

Where Have You Gone, Dale Murphy?

As a nation of Hall of Fame voters turns its lonely eyes to him, the questions linger: Should a man who never juiced be rewarded for the home runs he never hit? And what if our love was never really his reward?

He Saved So Many Lives

Scott Beigel wasn’t a hero because he opened the door to his classroom at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that day. He was a hero because he opened doors every day.

The Small, Good Thing

The anniversary of 9/11 reminds us that in times of catastrophe, sports connect us to the remarkable and shine a light back to the routine.

Pros Aren't alone In Reckoning With A Body's Transformative Power

The journey to define our bodies is universal, shared by pro athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between. Here, bestselling author and essayist Roxane Gay explores her physical transformation and reckons with her new body’s unexpected power.

We're Playing For Everything

After years of playoff disappointment, Raptors stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry are hell-bent on owning the road to the NBA Finals.

A Quest For Pitch Perfection

Kelly Barnhill has logged a perfect game and a handful of no-hitters this season. So what’s the NCAA’s best pitcher still out to prove?

To Live And Rhyme In LA

Lakers guard Lonzo Ball brings us into the studio to talk about his music career, fatherhood and LeBron’s next landing spot.

America's First Family Of Hockey

The Hughes brothers are no Hansons—these record-breaking phenoms can actually play.

The Show Runners

UCLA’s high-flying offense is electrifying college hoops, but if the defense can’t keep up, will the team short out in March?

Centers Of Attention

Trade rumors? Garden drama? The SNL star has a fix for the Knicks.

Getting Up To Speed

Fleet-footed outfielder A.J. Andrews will be the first to tell you she doesn’t love running, but conditioning is everything for the softball star.

Improv Comedians In Indycars

Defending IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden knows how to pick a line on the track. But can he do it live on a comedy stage?

The Walk-In - Mookie Betts

He’s no Bronx Bomber, but that won’t stop the All-Star outfielder from sporting his favorite duds—wherever he wants. Behold: his bomber (jacket) in the Bronx.

When Teddy Went Down

Teddy Bridgewater’s preseason injury was so grim it challenged the NFL’s culture of Next Man Up. This is the story of what his teammates saw, felt and never will forget.

Takes One to Know One

In an NFL driven by scouting reports, Trevor Siemian wasn’t supposed to happen, and he almost didn’t. Lucky for him, Gary Kubiak went channel-surfing.

The Unbreakable Nyjah Huston

Street skating is known for epic tricks—and epic falls. So how is it possible that the sport’s top dog has escaped intact? 

Who Does This To People?

Lorraine Dixon is one of a growing number of women left to care for men whose brains have been addled by football. This is the story of their struggle.

The Big Drama Show

Gennady Golovkin has waited years for a career-defining superfight. On Sept. 16 against Canelo Alvarez, he finally gets one.