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Party Royale
Step inside the exclusive all-night gamer soiree at the world’s biggest fighting-game tournamentÑwhere the playing never stops.
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.
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.
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?
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.
When Teddy Went Down
Teddy Bridgewater’s preseason injury was so grim it challenged the NFL’s culture of Next Man Up. This is the story of what his teammates saw, felt and never will forget.
Takes One to Know One
In an NFL driven by scouting reports, Trevor Siemian wasn’t supposed to happen, and he almost didn’t. Lucky for him, Gary Kubiak went channel-surfing.
Who Does This To People?
Lorraine Dixon is one of a growing number of women left to care for men whose brains have been addled by football. This is the story of their struggle.
Steph Curry Is Pure Joy
St Pauli lead footballs response to humanitarian crisis.
The Story of the Greatest Male Synchronized Swimmer Ever
The story of Bill May, the greatest male synchronized swimmer who ever lived, and his improbable quest for Olympic gold.
How Charlotte Became the East's Hottest Team
This is not a typo: Charlotte is the East’s hottest team. So we talked to point guard Kemba Walker about his squad and his best season yet.
The Secret History of Tiger Woods
The death of his father set a battle raging inside the world’s greatest golfer. How he waged that war—through an obsession with the Navy SEALs and affairs that weren’t what they seemed—is the tale of how Tiger lost his way.
When Athletes Are Left to Their Own Digital-Dating Devices
In the age of digital dating, athletes work in ways that make average lonely hearts look like amateurs: city arrivals broadcast on Twitter, covert Tinder profiles, steamy Snapchats … and, of course, nondisclosure agreements.
The Big Drama Show
Gennady Golovkin has waited years for a career-defining superfight. On Sept. 16 against Canelo Alvarez, he finally gets one.
Searching For Aaron Rodgers
Winning isn’t everything. After Super Bowl XLV, Green Bay’s hero QB has been on a journey to find out what is.
Mr. Everything Unloads
There’s almost nowhere on defense that Landon Collins won’t play. And in a wide-ranging interview, the Giants star shows he’s not afraid to go on offense either.
The Man Fighting to Keep the Best Young Pitchers From Physical Ruin
The super agent is on a crusade to keep the game's best young pitchers, including client Jose Fernandez, from physical ruin. But is what's good for players bad for fans?
Bryce Harper Wants To Change Baseball Forever
Bryce Harper - his play, his attitude, his hair! - is on a mission to change baseball forever. Does that make him a hero or a villain?
We're Playing For Everything
After years of playoff disappointment, Raptors stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry are hell-bent on owning the road to the NBA Finals.
A Quest For Pitch Perfection
Kelly Barnhill has logged a perfect game and a handful of no-hitters this season. So what’s the NCAA’s best pitcher still out to prove?
To Live And Rhyme In LA
Lakers guard Lonzo Ball brings us into the studio to talk about his music career, fatherhood and LeBron’s next landing spot.
The Legend Behind The Legend
At 32, Ronaldo is better than ever and leading Real Madrid to a historic season, thanks to some unexpected advice from his unlikely manager, Zinedine Zidane.
The Most Interesting Man in the Draft
He is an amateur paleontologist and aspiring poet who wants to be the greatest who ever played. Meet Myles Garrett.
The Spirit Of Miles Bridges
The sophomore star returned to Michigan State—shocking both his coach and his mom—to pursue a calling that perhaps only he and his teammates can appreciate.
The Liberation Of Losing
The stunning end to UConn’s 111-game win streak has given the Huskies—and their breakout leading scorers—a new outlook.
Emmanuel Mudiay Is Not Scared
War-torn Congo, chaos in Dallas, injury in China - nothing has stopped this 19 year-old point guard yet. Can the NBA?
Michigan vs Ohio State - Natural Born Rivals
Jim Harbaugh and Urban Meyer have long been destined to lead the games most storied rivalry. But even they're surprised to learn of their remarkable shared history.
A Hit Left Eric LeGrand Paralyzed, But His Love Of Football Endures
Five years after a hit left him paralyzed, the former Rutgers standout says his lifelong love of football still sustains him. To understand why, you must see his daily grind through his eyes.
The Audacity of Peyton Manning
With one of the games greatest minds - and weakest arms - how long can the 39-year-old QB continue his magic act?
Michigan State, All Grown Up
Since being called "little brother"by a Michigan running back eight years ago, Michigan State has put a whuppin' on its rival. Now, with another trip to Ann Arbor looming, the Spartans are closing in on the one goal that will finally put the perennial underdogs over the top - a national title.