Nelson Mandela’s Legacy at 100
How the man who transformed South Africa continues to inspire dreams of peaceful change.
Why World Cup Winners Fall to Pieces
The reasons for joy at this World Cup will likely mean misery in 2022.
Why Winning the World Cup Is Mostly a Money-Losing Endeavor
Achieving global football domination is thrilling, but surprisingly unprofitable.
A Short History of Presidential Communication
How our leaders went from the telegraph to Twitter.
RFK Assassination at 50: Is This the Real Kennedy Conspiracy?
The late senator's son has questioned details about the official account of his father's murder.
This Is What Happens After an Expansion Team Wins
If history holds, Stanley Cup finalist Vegas Golden Knights' honeymoon will end harshly.
Four or More: Championship Matchups That Keep Happening
The Warriors and Cavaliers aren’t the only athletes locked in Groundhog’s Day.
Could There Be a Jim Thorpe Today?
As Shohei Ohtani makes like Babe Ruth, perhaps a top athlete could challenge Thorpe's record.
Behind the Scenes of Getting a Young Adult Novel Published
Young adult books are wildly popular with readers of all ages. A debut YA novelist explains why.
American Soccer Doesn’t Have to Be Second Class
We have the money to make MLS genuinely major league—here's why we haven't been spending it.
How the NBA Would Be Different If LeBron Had Played Pro Football
Kevin Durant might be the GOAT, Toronto wouldn’t be crushed and Cleveland's curse would continue.
Why We Demand Sports Dynasties, Not Parity
How the Golden State Warriors, Alabama's Crimson Tide and other perennial champs lift their sports.
Why Soccer Is the Ultimate Money Game
The ‘Soccernomics’ economist on the reasons Neymar is worth multiple LeBrons.
How the NBA Created Its Undersized Superstars
The NBA rule changes that enable Steph Curry and other bantam ballers to score at will.
How the Hell Did Las Vegas Get a Stanley Cup Favorite?
Sin City’s strange journey from being strictly off-limits to having a serious NHL contender.
Meet the “Crippled” NBA Champs
As a beat-up NBA playoffs grind on, these few teams refused to let injuries stop them.