The Football Game That Transcends Tradition
The historic rivalry between Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University goes beyond sports.
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The Martial Art I Can’t Live Without
Brazilian jiu-jitsu has been compared to chess, philosophy, even psychoanalysis. But its real appeal is on the mat.
Can a Boxer Return to the Ring After Killing?
In 2019, Charles Conwell unintentionally ended Patrick Day’s life with his fists. Now he’s trying to make sense of his life, and boxing itself.
How U.S. Soccer Lost Its Hipster Cred
Fandom, patriotism, and the trickiness of a national team in a divided nation.
Why Aaron Rodgers Felt Free to Mislead People
The Packers quarterback correctly assumed that a star like him could get away with bending the NFL’s COVID-19 rules.
Jon Gruden Just Put It in Writing
The deposed Raiders coach expressed bigoted attitudes that are all too common in the NFL.
Why LeBron James Shouldn’t Cover for Vaccine Refusers
NBA players who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can help their sport by calling out Andrew Wiggins, Kyrie Irving, and other unvaccinated stars.
Peyton and Eli Manning Can’t Save the NFL
The retired quarterbacks are giving Monday Night Football a glow up. But the league needs to do more than that to connect with Gen Z.
Sports Gambling Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
Betting on Tom Brady’s next completion may sound like harmless fun. But it’s not.
How Netflix Made Americans Care About the Most European of Sports
I never gave much thought to the champagne-soaked world of Formula 1. Then I watched Drive to Survive.