Sports
ESPN The Magazine
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.
10+ min |
August 20, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Who Is The Future Of U.S. Women's Soccer?
Introducing the marvelous Mallory Pugh
10+ min |
June 2019
ESPN The Magazine
Marks of Strength
A catastrophic accident took so much from Seth Hanchey, including his ability to speak. Weightlifting gave so much back: the motivation to recover, the drive to compete, the power to inspire. Here, his mother tells his story.
7 min |
July 9, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Ninja, The Biggest Gamer In The World
How did Ninja become gaming’s first crossover star? The Fortnite legend is relentless about one thing: He’s always on.
10+ min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
The Greatest Dad On Earth
The Lakers are poised to be an NBA high-wire act. So what better place to prep their new big man, JaVale McGee, and his baby girl than at circus school?
7 min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
NFL- The Smart Money Is On Defensive Backs
Slot Machine Miami placed a premium on inside coverage when it used a top pick on Minkah Fitzpatrick. If a team is smart, it will follow the Dolphins’ lead.
3 min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
'I Want To Make Her Proud'
Devastated by the suicide of his older sister earlier this year, 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas opens up about his lossÑand shares his newfound dedication to fighting America’s mental health crisis. —AS TOLD TO MOLLY KNIGHT
8 min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
How Pitchers Get A Grip On Hand Woes
Pickle juice? Superglue? Peeing on their digits? This is the gripping tale of how far pitchers go to get an upper hand.
10+ min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Ready For Prime Time
He is a rookie starter and much is expected, yet as Jayson Tatum warms up with his teammates before his first NBA game, he appears impervious to the noise and the lights and the pulsating anticipation inside Quicken Loans Arena.
10+ min |
October 29, 2018
espn the magazine
the professor
joe maddon's poetic, prophetic spring training manifesto has served as a guidebook for the cubs’ historic season. here’s a decoder ring for the manager’s message.
8 min |
october 03,2016
ESPN The Magazine
Reintroducing Odell Beckham Jr., The Most Electrifying Question Mark In Football
Inside Odell Beckham Jr.’s quest to recapture the magic that made him the NFL’s most eye-catching talent.
10+ min |
September 10, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
At The Speed Of Bryce
What’s it like to spend a day in the shoes of Stanford’s Bryce Love, the fastest running back in college football? To find out, first you have to get him to slow down.
9 min |
September 10, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
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.
6 min |
September 10, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
An NFL Vet Reveals What It's Like To Suddenly Confront Your Football Mortality
A former pro reveals the dilemma every NFL player confronts: Now that I’m here, what do I do next?
10+ min |
September 10, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Nick Saban- More Than A Scowl
He's seeking his sixth title in 10 years. His power and influence have never been greater. But there's a side to the legend that you don't know.
10+ min |
August 20, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
The Saban Effect
The coach’s blueprint has left an imprint on the entire sport.
4 min |
August 20, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Will Grier - Almost Unfamous
Will Grier’s family is Instagram-famous, but the WVU QB is scrambling to duck the spotlight.
10+ min |
August 20, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
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.
7 min |
July 9, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
'How Is This Happening?'
We spent two weeks with Oakland’s latest band of fun-loving misfits to discover how the A’s are once again defying the odds and streaking toward October.
10+ min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
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.
10+ min |
February 2019
ESPN The Magazine
The Super Rise Of The Supercontest
Simple rules, huge payoff: This is the oral history of how a little-known NFL betting competition for Las Vegas sharps became a national phenomenon for everyone else.
10+ min |
February 2019
ESPN The Magazine
It's Gotta Be The Laces!
We were promised flying cars! Guess we’ll settle for self-lacing kicks. But the way Jayson Tatum sees it, we’ll be levitating in no time.
2 min |
February 2019
ESPN The Magazine
A Very Merry Shopping Spree
​We took Boston swingman Jayson Tatum on a fast break through the mall to find presents for teammates and loved ones on Christmas Day. (And boy, is he about to make Brad Stevens one happy coach.)
4 min |
December 2018/January 2019
ESPN The Magazine
Katie Ledecky
The Olympian tells espnW’s Allison Glock how she went from swimming at the local pool as a way to meet friends to repeatedly smashing world records.
5 min |
December 2018/January 2019
ESPN The Magazine
A Guide To The Greatest Thanksgiving Ever
Welcome to your guide to the greatest Thanksgiving ever, featuring a week of amazing football, starting with Chiefs-Rams (Chiefs-Rams!!!) on Nov.19. But first, Wright Thompson tackles the most important part of the holiday: the chance to be your best self.
5 min |
November 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Party Royale
Step inside the exclusive all-night gamer soiree at the world’s biggest fighting-game tournamentÑwhere the playing never stops.
2 min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Sunday In Jacksonville
On Aug. 26, David Katz competed in a Madden tournament in the game room of a Florida pizza parlor. After he lost, he left the grounds, only to return armed with two guns. This is the story of what happened next.
10+ min |
October 1, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
Only One Man Can Stop Steph Curry. His Name Is Kevin Durant
The inside story of how KD’s arrival in Golden State began the marginalization of the team’s—and NBA’s—best player.
10+ min |
May 08, 2017
ESPN The Magazine
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?
4 min |
June 04, 2018
ESPN The Magazine
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.
1 min |