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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
Who Is The Future Of U.S. Women's Soccer?
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Who Is The Future Of U.S. Women's Soccer?

Introducing the marvelous Mallory Pugh

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June 2019
Marks of Strength
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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.

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7 mins  |
July 9, 2018
Ninja, The Biggest Gamer In The World
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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.

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October 1, 2018
The Greatest Dad On Earth
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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?

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October 1, 2018
NFL- The Smart Money Is On Defensive Backs
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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.

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October 1, 2018
'I Want To Make Her Proud'
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'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

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October 1, 2018
How Pitchers Get A Grip On Hand Woes
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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.

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October 1, 2018
Ready For Prime Time
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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.

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October 29, 2018
the professor
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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.

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october 03,2016
Williamson Is Ready For Takeoff
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Williamson Is Ready For Takeoff

His dunks inspire awe, his all-around game will make him millions. But to understand his legend, you have to go back to the place where it all started.

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May 2019
The Two Steps That Changed The NBA
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The Two Steps That Changed The NBA

From outdoor courts in Serbia to the NBA hardwood, this is the inside story of how the Eurostep has become the most unguardable move in basketball.

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November 2018
The One And Only Naomi Osaka
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The One And Only Naomi Osaka

She’s a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a blistering forehand: For all her growing fame, the world’s No. 1 remains tough to define—just the way she likes it.

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April 2019
Nick Bosa Reveals The Pain Of His Unfinished OSU Business
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Nick Bosa Reveals The Pain Of His Unfinished OSU Business

The NFL draft’s most disruptive force of nature reveals how painful it was to sit out last year—and how hungry he is to start sacking again.

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May 2019
The Future Of Football Is You
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The Future Of Football Is You

To heck with Belichick. Out of the way, McVay. You, dear reader, now control the huddle in a new football experiment with an audacious vision.

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May 2019
Reintroducing Odell Beckham Jr., The Most Electrifying Question Mark In Football
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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.

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September 10, 2018
At The Speed Of Bryce
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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.

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September 10, 2018
The Small, Good Thing
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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.

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September 10, 2018
An NFL Vet Reveals What It's Like To Suddenly Confront Your Football Mortality
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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?

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September 10, 2018
Nick Saban- More Than A Scowl
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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.  

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August 20, 2018
The Saban Effect
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The Saban Effect

The coach’s blueprint has left an imprint on the entire sport.

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August 20, 2018
Will Grier - Almost Unfamous
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Will Grier - Almost Unfamous

Will Grier’s family is Instagram-famous, but the WVU QB is scrambling to duck the spotlight.

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August 20, 2018
Pros Aren't alone In Reckoning With A Body's Transformative Power
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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.

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July 9, 2018
'How Is This Happening?'
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'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.

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October 1, 2018
A Very, Very Tall Tale
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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.

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February 2019
The Super Rise Of The Supercontest
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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.

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February 2019
It's Gotta Be The Laces!
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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.

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February 2019
A Very Merry Shopping Spree
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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.)

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December 2018/January 2019
Katie Ledecky
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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.

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December 2018/January 2019
A Guide To The Greatest Thanksgiving Ever
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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.

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November 2018