January 13 - January 19, 2014
History Boy’s Second Act
At long last, the sun shines on Andy Murray's empire. What happens next?
Disavowed: ‘Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit’
What Hollywood doesn't understand about Tom Clancy — and how it's killing a franchise
NFC Championship Preview: The Game We All Wanted
The 49ers have revenge on their minds as they head to Seattle for another epic showdown
Who’s Laughing Now?
Pete Carroll used to be a joke; now he's on the brink of a Super Bowl berth thanks to his defensive mastery
Decoding the Academy Award Nominations
The winners. The losers. The truly, deeply weird. And what happens next.
AFC Championship Preview: A Whole New Ballgame
This episode of Brady vs. Manning will be like no other
Western Promises
How TV money and front-office smarts are turning the AL West into baseball's new power
Dr. V’s Magical Putter
The remarkable story behind a mysterious inventor who built a "scientifically superior" golf club
Why Not the Warriors?
When you look at the landscape of NBA contenders, Golden State has everything to make it work
A True Trans Soul Rebel
One night with Against Me! front woman Laura Jane Grace before the release of the band's remarkable new album.
Check Him Out on YouTube
Against the Indianapolis Colts, New England's LeGarrette Blount gives us a new Internet highlight reel
January 6 - January 12, 2014
NFL Lessons Learned
Before he makes his playoff picks, the Sports Guy lists 10 things that added to his ongoing NFL education
NFL Divisional Preview, Part 2
Everything you need to know (and more) about 49ers-Panthers and Chargers-Broncos
All the Answers
Have questions about the second half of the NHL season? Because we have answers. (Lots of them!)
When the Bengals Were Good
It's hard to remember, but 25 years ago, Cincinnati fielded one of the most innovative and influential teams in NFL history
NFL Divisional Preview, Part 1
Everything you need to know (and more) about Saints-Seahawks and Colts-Patriots
Left Brain–Right Brain Midseason Premier League Report Card
Looking at the story lines and statistics that have shaped England's top flight
The Steroid Hunt
We know what MLB players were doing during the steroid era. Here's what baseball writers did.
Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated: Bruce Springsteen
A tour through the rock legend's career, from his (great) albums to his (cheesy) music videos to his (sloppy) Super Bowl slide
Live From the Olympic Hockey Trade Desk!
At the (completely fake) deadline, can we fix Team USA? (Without adding Bobby Ryan.) (Sorry, Bobby Ryan.)
The 2014 Luke Walton All-Stars
It's a who's who of non-serious players that are getting serious minutes. Plus, 10 things to like (and not like) in the NBA.
Dispatches From Bowlvania: It’s a Wonderful Life
A brief jaunt into infinity with Florida State and Auburn
Rip City Revival
How the Trail Blazers built a winner and soothed the lingering doubts of Portland's tormented fan base
A Wild-Card Extravaganza
The Colts' Hollywood ending was just the opening act in an NFL weekend that kept us glued to the couch
December 30 - January 5, 2014
The Playoff Gambling Suggestion Box
Now that the NFL doesn't make sense, the Sports Guy has altered his manifesto to include a few recommendations to guide you
The Making of a Modern-Day Guru
How Gus Malzahn went from high school defensive coordinator to college offensive mastermind, and took Auburn to the brink of championship glory in the process
NFL Weekend Preview, Part 2
Here's everything you need to know about the Chargers-Bengals and 49ers-Packers games on Sunday
Chief Concern
The agony, and the infinitely less frequent ecstasy, of being a Kansas City sports fan — and how the Chiefs could change the narrative this weekend
Dispatches From Bowlvania: We Were Promised a Rose Garden
On today's itinerary: A thorny affair fertilizes its flowers with our blood.
NFL Weekend Preview, Part 1
Here's everything you need to know about the Chiefs-Colts and Saints-Eagles games on Saturday