Bartolo Colón, One of the Last of His Kind
As baseball grows younger and faster, there’s less opportunity for the type of late-stage reinvention that salvaged the Texas Rangers pitcher’s career.
Frontiers of Sports
Where athletic pursuit can lead
LeBron James and the Championship Question
Having led the Cavaliers to a fourth consecutive Finals showdown with the Warriors, the game’s best player doesn’t need another ring to prove himself.
The NFL Tries to Push Protest Out of Sight
The league’s new policy on how teams should behave during the national anthem adopts a familiar strategy: Focus on the spectacle of the game, and hide the rest.
The Long Shadow of MLB's Next Free-Agent Class
An impending influx of talent hitting the market in the winter is the single biggest factor informing roster construction across baseball.
What Should MLB Do About the 'Juiced' Ball Debate?
Amid a historic home-run spike, fans and players alike are wondering how long the league’s wait-and-see approach can last.
A Glorious Milestone for Albert Pujols
In reaching his 3,000th career hit Friday night, the Los Angeles Angels first baseman gave fans a chance to remember his historic greatness.
The NBA’s New Age Is on Full Display
Inspired by the dominance of the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, a new generation of superstars-to-be looks to unseat them—sooner or later.
Josh Rosen and the NFL's 'Ideal' Quarterback
Pro football tends to prefer signal-callers who fit a certain mold. But a few draft prospects stand to push the league further outside its comfort zone.
The Man Who Brought Down Lance Armstrong
Floyd Landis, a former teammate of the cyclist’s, just won more than $1 million in a legal case against Armstrong. Here are his thoughts on the suit, cycling, and his onetime rival.
American Sports Needs More Fair-Weather Fans
Why you should root for great teams and great players—and abandon your sad-sack local franchise