The Mobster Who Bought His Son a Hockey Team
A tale of goons, no-show jobs, and a legendary minor-league franchise that helped land its owner in prison
Frontiers of Sports
Where athletic pursuit can lead
The Radicalization of American Football
A conversation with Malcolm Jenkins, the political activist and Super Bowl champion behind the Players Coalition
The Yankees’ Biggest Strength May Be Their Greatest Weakness
New York’s power-hitting duo, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, have set high marks in both homers and strikeouts—underscoring one of baseball’s most pressing issues.
The NCAA Is Facing a Crossroads
The college-sports body must decide whether to double down on its amateurism rules—or to use an ongoing FBI probe as a chance to soften its stance on players making money.
The NFL Offseason Is Full of Quarterbacks
The next two months are shaping up to be a rare opportunity for teams in search of a steady hand under center.
LeBron James and the Frankness of the NBA
The outspoken athlete is at the vanguard of a league that has encouraged free expression more than most.
Why Don't More Female Figure Skaters Wear Pants?
Leggings and yoga gear are common sights at practice rinks. But in competition, gender-coded costumes still prevail.
The Out Olympics
Adam Rippon and Gus Kenworthy show the entertainment value, and political power, of gay people embracing full visibility.
How the Olympics Got Disneyfied
The 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Games were star-studded and futuristic—and broadcast to U.S. audiences for the first time.
The Men's Figure-Skating Gold Is Nathan Chen's to Lose
The 18-year-old American is already seen as the greatest athlete in the sport’s history—and he’s competing at his first Olympics in an especially talented field.