Michael Stahl

Michael Stahl is a freelance writer based in New York City. He's covered the arts and culture, sex and relationships, business and tech, history and politics and other topics for Rolling Stone, Vice, Vulture, CityLab, Quartz, MEL, Narratively and many more publications. Read more of his work at MichaelStahlWrites.com.

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The NBA Has "Won" Parity

With just two weeks left in the regular season, all but four NBA teams are still technically championship contenders

Too Many Cinderellas Cause Final Four Ticket Prices to Plummet

The Final Four will be held in Houston this year, but with no Texas teams remaining in the tournament, fewer locals want to go

Science Says Seeing Live Sports Is Good for the Soul

If you ever need a pick-me-up, try going to your favorite team's next home game

Gonzaga Bulldogs Again Prove They're No Longer Underdog Darlings

The mid-major perennial contender lost to a lower seed again in March Madness

How Good Can One Baseball Video Game Be?

There's a simulator that even MLB managers turn to for help with in-game decisions

The Deshaun Watson Contract Keeps Looking Worse for the NFL

Now the Ravens are struggling to re-sign fan favorite Lamar Jackson thanks to another (likely) Cleveland Browns blunder

The NBA Is Using Virtual Reality Technology to Attract Young Fans

Syracuse University students recently tested out the league's new immersive app, and they love it

Yes, the WBC Final Was the Most-Watched Tournament Game Ever

Team USA vs. Team Japan drew more American viewers than any other matchup in World Baseball Classic history

MLB Is Already Changing Its New Rules

After only being around for spring training games, which led to player complaints, the league is implementing some "tweaks."

Did Japan and USA Just Start a World Baseball Classic Rivalry?

The literally unbelievable WBC final between Team Japan and Team USA could have long-lasting implications that are great for the tournament.

Home Run Dugout Lets You Eat, Drink and Play Baseball

At Home Run Dugout, you're not just at the game — you're in it

We’re Finally Getting the WBC Final the US Wants

Team Japan will face Team USA for the true global championship in baseball — which is terrific for the sport

How Fernando Alonso Won, Lost, Then Regained His 100th F1 Podium

The Aston Martin driver had his celebration interrupted in Saudi Arabia after a penalty momentarily knocked him out of the top three

Every March Madness Bracket Has Already Busted

Over 20 million entered, but by the second day, perfect brackets were at zero

Is There a Bright Side to Prescription Drug Shortages?

As Americans weather an Adderall shortage, it's time to rethink treatment

MLB Orders Umpires to Check Pitchers More Closely for Banned Sticky Substances

As pitch spin rates continue to rise, the league wants its umps to get even more intimate with pitchers