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A Physicist Explains the Home Run Spikes From Babe Ruth to the 2017 World Series

University of Illinois Professor Alan Nathan's explorations of the science of America's pastime.

Why Chris Long Donated a Season’s Worth of NFL Checks to Charity

Eagles' defensive end donated all of his NFL checks to support educational causes.

Astros, Dodgers Rewrite Baseball History Books in Extra-Innings World Series Game

Three separate baseball records fell during last night's epic, 10-inning walk-off win by Houston.

Majority of Houston Texans Players Kneel After Owner Bob McNair’s Comment

More than 30 team members took a knee before Sunday's game.

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Leading Charge to Halt Roger Goodell Extension

ESPN reports that National Anthem protests increasingly damaging standing of NFL commissioner.

Astros Star Yuli Gurriel Dodges World Series Ban Over Racist Gesture

Cuban player caught on camera seemingly making fun of Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish.

Full Kilt: The Backcountry Skiing Badasses of Scotland

Outside magazine searches the Scottish Highlands for a snowbound adventure.

How LeBron James Helped Shaped the Modern NBA

By controlling the narrative, Cavs superstar has made the game more player-centric.

Texans’ Owner Compares NFL Anthem Protesters to ‘Inmates’

Bob McNair later apologized for the comments made at last week's owners meeting in New York.

Alibaba Co-Founder Buys 49 Percent Stake in Brooklyn Nets

Joseph Tsai is the billionaire executive vice chairman of the Chinese e-commerce behemoth.

ESPN Reportedly Bracing for More Layoffs

Sources tell the Sporting News they could come later this year.

How Trump Kept Bon Jovi From Buying the Buffalo Bills

How the future president smeared a pop star and both lost their bids to buy the team in the process.

Nation’s Most Prolific College QB Has Way-More-Famous Brothers

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier shares the spotlight with his internet-famous siblings.

Resistance From Within ESPN Caused Network to Nix Barstool Sports Show

Just one episode of 'Van Talk' aired on ESPN2 before sports net called it a day.

Former Commissioner David Stern Wants NBA to End Pot Ban

He thinks it should be based on state laws not restricted by NBA.