Against All Odds, LeBron James Is Still Getting Better
Forced to carry a heavier burden than ever this season, the 15-year NBA veteran is showing the basketball world he’s not yet finished adding to his game.
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Will the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Experiment Work?
After years of hype, the young Japanese star has finally arrived stateside. For his new team, the pitcher-slugger is a source of pure potential.
The Never-Ending Story of the Tiger Woods Comeback
Despite years of setbacks and controversy, the embattled golfer can still capture the sports world’s attention with one weekend of competence.
Running for His Life
One Marine learned that you can’t outpace your demons or suicidal thoughts. But it doesn’t hurt to try.
A High-Scoring Revolution Has the Rockets Soaring
Daryl Morey has spent a decade orchestrating a new kind of basketball juggernaut. Finally, Houston appears ready to deliver a title.
The 76ers' Great Basketball Experiment Is Paying Off
After years of frustration and controversy, Philadelphia finally boasts a core of young talent—led by Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons—that has become the NBA’s most exciting upstart.
The Case of Jay Bilas vs. the NCAA Will Now Be Heard
The outspoken lawyer-turned-ESPN analyst may be the moral conscience college basketball needs this season, as it grapples with its biggest scandal in decades.
On Thanksgiving, the NFL Faces a Collision of Crises
Turkey Day usually represents a late-season reset for pro football, but myriad controversies portend a more serious tone this year.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Exits the Fast Lane on His Own Terms
After forging his own way following his father’s death, the longtime NASCAR fan favorite prepares to hang up his helmet after one final ride.
Vince Carter and the Slam Dunk’s Day of Reckoning
After 20 years in the NBA, the most influential dunker of all time is winding down his career—and the game prepares for a new era of high-flyers.