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The Aging Curve Of MLB Players
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The Aging Curve Of MLB Players

We know MLB players peak in their 20s and decline in their 30s. What happens in between? Only millions of tiny changes to their bodies and minds that are nothing short of remarkable.

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July 9, 2018
Catch Them if They Can
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Catch Them if They Can

We know … the only record that counts is the one in the win-loss column. But that doesn’t mean we should pass on these other runs very disciplined Navy.

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November 28,2016
Return Game
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Return Game

Maria Sharapova is ready to emerge from her 15-month ban and reclaim her place atop the tour. But is tennis ready to welcome her back?

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May 08, 2017
Dream Chaser
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Dream Chaser

For Marcus Stroman, a little extra edge is always easy to find, whether it’s facing his mom’s native Puerto Rico in the wbc or digging Toronto out of an early-season hole.

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May 08, 2017
Fire Starters
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Fire Starters

How to bond post-Kobe? The Lakers’ backcourt hopes it comes in the form of paint pellets.

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November 14,2016
A Checkered Legacy
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A Checkered Legacy

How will history remember Tony Stewart after a two-decade NASCAR career filled with brilliance but complicated by controversy and tragedy?

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November 14,2016
Her Sister's Keeper
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Her Sister's Keeper

In Chicago, tragedy touches even the most celebrated families. But Dwyane Wade’s mother and aunt have learned that hope can follow despair.

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April 10,2017
Showstopper
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Showstopper

Corey Seager is driven by a fear of failure. So how did he become the leader of a new generation of superstar shortstops? One sweet swing at a time.

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April 10,2017
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A Man Called Kyle Schwarber

Larger than life. Stronger than a bull. A hero to all.

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April 10,2017
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Secrets Within The Game

What happens when you go searching for the soul of sportsin a college softball team and find it unraveling from scandal instead?

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June 04, 2018
One-Track Mind
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One-Track Mind

Go along for the ride as Kentucky Derby favorite Game Winner endures anxious, rain-soaked weeks to do what he loves most: run.

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May 2019
Fear And Floating In The Caribbean
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Fear And Floating In The Caribbean

We went shark diving (shark diving!) with Rob Gronkowski (Gronk!) in the Bahamas (the Bahamas!)! What could possibly go wrong?!?

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July 30, 2018
Aly Raisman 'We Have To Change The Way Our Society Views Women.'
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Aly Raisman 'We Have To Change The Way Our Society Views Women.'

In her fight to end sexual abuse, the Olympic champion is challenging the very institutions she led to glory.

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July 30, 2018
Hitting The Books
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Hitting The Books

Inside Detroit’s Downtown Boxing Gym, where lessons learned in the ring aren’t as important as those taught just feet away in the library.

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September 10, 2018
Ed Oliver Is Back For Thirds
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Ed Oliver Is Back For Thirds

Houston’s defensive tackle gobbled up awards as an underclassman and has already declared for the NFL draft. But as he enters his junior season, the Heisman hopeful is far from sated.

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August 20, 2018
Idle Workshop
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Idle Workshop

As the rest of America debates which statues should come down, how did sports—and college football especially—end up in a golden age of bronze?

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August 20, 2018
The Fearless Bailey Foley
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The Fearless Bailey Foley

The incredible story of a high school star’s recovery from a terrifying brain injury and how it changed the way he and his family, friends and coaches see the sport.

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August 20, 2018
The Fix Was In The Whistle
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The Fix Was In The Whistle

In 2007, NBA ref Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to betting on games he officiated. But it was never proved that he fixed them—until now. Our two-year investigation and intensive data analysis reveals how he did it, whom he did it with and the millions that flowed from the conspiracy.

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March 2019
Everybody Wanted To Keep Playing
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Everybody Wanted To Keep Playing

The oral history of how Garry Shandling’s super-secret hoops game bonded and inspired a generation of comedians.

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November 2018
Spirits Of Morgantown
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Spirits Of Morgantown

Blueberry? Butterscotch? Cinnamon toast? In West Virginia, every possible variety of moonshine flows openly on game day, bringing together one historic football community.

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November 2018
The California Cool Of Jared Goff
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The California Cool Of Jared Goff

In the midst of a wild three-year career arc that has taken him from rookie bust to MVP candidate, the Rams quarterback has learned to enjoy the ride. How far can his surge lift LA?

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November 2018
Breaking Big
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Breaking Big

Ken Roczen thought he might never race again after two horrific crashes. But his incredible comeback is almost here.

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December 2018/January 2019
Novak Djokovic's Return To The Elite
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Novak Djokovic's Return To The Elite

In the spring, he was in the worst slump of his career. Two grand slams later, he’s back to No. 1. Writer Michael Steinberger takes us inside Djokovic’s return to the elite.

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December 2018/January 2019
Simone Biles The Most Dominant Athlete Of 2018
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Simone Biles The Most Dominant Athlete Of 2018

This was the year the greatest gymnast of all time showed that not a damn thing will ever stand in her way. The Undefeated’s Danyel Smith chronicles Biles’ journey to unparalleled dominance.

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December 2018/January 2019
What Simona Halep's Win Means To Romania
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What Simona Halep's Win Means To Romania

The Romanian was a No. 1 who’d never won a major—until 2018. Gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci shares the joy of seeing Halep finally win, and what it means to their nation.

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December 2018/January 2019
What's In A Name?
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What's In A Name?

With the founder of Bikram yoga facing assault allegations, it seems simple: Studios should distance themselves from his name. But it’s not so easy.

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June 04, 2018
One Formula For Change
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One Formula For Change

To inject excitement back into its races, Formula One needs more than a tweak or new twist—it needs to correct its course.

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June 04, 2018
All About The Goals
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All About The Goals

U.S. national team hero and Chicago Red Stars defensive midfielder Julie Ertz shares her secrets for keeping her world-champion mindset.

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June 04, 2018
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Saving Superman

Ron Rivera’s plan to protect Cam Newton and return Carolina to the Super Bowl is simple: have him run less and distribute the ball more. But will his QB buy in?

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September 18, 2017
Once More With Feeling
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Once More With Feeling

Two decades into his legendary career, Roger Federer is playing with a newfound freedom —and having way too much fun to quit now.

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June 12, 2017