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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.

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

Introducing the marvelous Mallory Pugh

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.

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.

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?

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.  

The Saban Effect

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

Will Grier - Almost Unfamous

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.