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College Football Is Why American Universities Dominate the Globe

Stanford professor argues that a strong gridiron game means more Nobel prizes in the future.

Insider’s Look at the Volvo Ocean Race, an Epic 46,000-Mile Adventure

Skipper Dee Caffari on what it's like within her hull on such a lengthy journey.

While the Small Town of Whitehall Dies, Football Endures

Sports Illustrated's Tim Layden on the high school team he played for, and where it ended up.

Supreme Court’s Take on Kneeling During the National Anthem

Public schools kicking kids off football teams for protesting is unconstitutional.

Dallas Cowboys Owner Says He Will Bench Any Player Who Disrespects the Flag

Jerry Jones made the statement after the Cowboys' loss to Green Bay on Sunday.

Vice President Mike Pence’s Anthem Walkout Upstages Peyton Manning

Manning's number was being retired during the Colts-49ers game.

Dolphins WR Kenny Stills: People Need to Understand Racism

Receiver explains why he took a stand by taking a knee during National Anthem.

How the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger Trained His Way to a Record-Breaking Rookie Season

The National League's answer to Aaron Judge discusses all the hard work that went into the season.

This WNBA Star Is Paid 20 Percent of a Regular NBA Player’s Salary

Nneka Ogwumike makes most of her money through a second income on the side.

Anquan Boldin Quit the NFL to Get Political and It’s Working

Boldin founded 'Players Coalition' to get word out on social and racial injustice.

How Terry Francona Beat the Odds to Become One of Baseball’s Greatest Managers

Indians' skipper has sustained injuries, physical and mental, throughout his likely Hall of Fame career.

Why Haven’t NFL Cheerleaders Taken a Knee?

‘We are the appetizers, the players are the entrees. They are who people come to see.’

Inside Rush Limbaugh’s Short, Disastrous Stint at ESPN

Talk show host lasted only four weeks at the network.

Football’s Decline Causing Some High Schools to Disband Teams

Participation in high school football down 3.5 percent over the past five years.

Why Puerto Rico Has Such an Oversized Impact on Major League Baseball

As the postseason begins, a baseball historian checks in from San Juan post-Hurricane Maria.