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Sister Act

Meet Brooke, Tai, and Rainn Sheppard, three athletes from Brooklyn who are excelling in their sport, spreading optimism, and thriving off the track.

How to Win at the Slots

When offenses started moving receivers inside to exploit matchups, defenses countered by inventing a part-time linebacker-safety-corner hybrid. In today’s NFL, that’s one of the most important (and challenging) spots on the field.

Do Teams Fire Coaches Too Quickly?

ON JANUARY 6 the Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs for their first playoff win in 14 years.

Court Vision

Former point guard DORIS BURKE uses her hoops knowledge— and a tireless work ethic—to be one of the best NBA analysts.

embiid, indiid

after two years in which he contemplated quitting as he battled injuries and nursed shirley temples, joel embiid is finally in the 76ers’ lineup — and out to validate “the process.”

Should Franchises Ever Relocate?

ON JANUARY 12, the San Diego Chargers announced that they were relocating to Los Angeles.

Get Your Head In The Game

In sports you train your body to be in tip-top shape. But what about your mind? Meet Graham Betchart, who is on a quest to expand mental conditioning throughout athletics.

Island Livin

A cornerback must have confidence and control to shut down opposing receiver's in today's pass-happy NFL

late breakout

in his 12th year in pro football, bills linebacker lorenzo alexander has proved what his teammates have always known: this guy can play.

Minkah Fitzpatrick

Team  :Alabama Crimson Tide ,Position: Defensive Back,  Spotlight :After winning a second national title at Alabama, this serious (and seriously talented) go-getter will pursue success at the game’s top level.

It Is A Small World

Kristaps Porzingis is leading a revolution in the NBA, which is being dominated by players from every corner of the globe.

Calling The Shots

For college basketball play-by-play announcer BILL RAFTERY, preparation is everything.

Quiet Star

He doesn’t have the same gaudy rookie numbers as other recent No. 1 draft picks, but NICO HISCHIER is a big part of the New Jersey Devils’ earlier-than-expected resurgence.

Full-Court Pressure

Despite being a perennial tournament team, Villanova played the underdog role until last year. Now the champs are hungry for more.

jack gibbs

when college basketball fans think of davidson, they think of a certain superstar who plays for the golden state warriors. now they’ll think twice: there’s a new high-octane scorer in town, another leader with a megawatt smile.