June 17 - June 23, 2013
The Birth of ‘The Argument’
In the first of a series examining the NCAA's messy history, we look back at Army and Notre Dame's punchless 1946 showdown
The Tie Will Be Unbroken
In 1966, Notre Dame head coach Ara Parseghian made a decision that would rattle the constituency of the sport
Ageless Beauty
The remarkable work of 41-year-old Jaromir Jagr, who helped give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night
Legacy Check
As the NBA Finals head back to Miami for Game 6, just about everyone on the floor has something to prove
Flameout?
Is this the end of the Heat's magical season? Their defense will be the deciding factor of Game 6.
The Goal-Line Stand
In 1979, the Tide rolled, the national championship was split, and the Argument endured
Yeezus, Take the Wheel
Kanye West's new album is the hedonistic unraveling of a man on the precipice of the only thing scarier than fame: fatherhood
The 30: Stay Classy, San Diego
No one expected much from the Padres, but a series of injuries has allowed a youth movement to make some noise out west
June 10 - June 16, 2013
Lonely at the Top
The surprising endurance (and maturity) of the fake rap game
Dribbling Man
In exactly one year, the 2014 World Cup kicks off in Brazil. Richard Swanson died last month while trying to walk from Seattle to São Paulo in time for the first match. How far did he want to "break away"?
The NFL Leftovers
The rosters are pretty much set, but some teams forgot to do some of their shopping this offseason
The Menace That Missed
Twenty years ago, Menace II Society was supposed to make Tyrin Turner a star. So why have you never heard of him?
Stanley Cup Final Preview: Nothing Better
Bruins vs. Blackhawks! Rask vs. Crawford! Jagr's weird playoff beard vs. … Toews's weird playoff beard! The Boston-Chicago Stanley Cup final begins tonight.
Director’s Cut: ‘Always Leave ‘Em Laughing,’ by Thomas Boswell
Revisiting the 1981 Inside Sports profile of one of baseball's most legendary characters
Career Arc: Tim Duncan, Part 2
The Duncan Show has been many things over the past 16 years, but it has rarely, if ever, been boring
Rembert Explains America: The Introduction
Join our roving correspondent as he discovers the wonders of the contiguous 48 states
Career Arc: Tim Duncan, Part 1
The Duncan Show has been many things over the past 16 years, but it has rarely, if ever, been boring
The Price of Promise
The Golden State Warriors sure looked exciting in this year's playoffs — but building on their success may prove to be one of the NBA's trickiest challenges
Rafa vs. Everybody
What did Rafael Nadal prove by winning his eighth French Open? Everything and nothing at the same time.
The 30: College of Cardinals
Matt Carpenter, a 13th-round afterthought, is the latest hero to come through the St. Louis education system
Watch Out for Crush Davis
Once considered a reclamation project at best, Baltimore's Chris Davis is hitting the ball at MVP levels
June 3 - June 9, 2013
Nadal vs. Djokovic: Metal Gods on Fire
A running diary of an instant tennis classic
Good Enough
Chicago takes a 3-1 series lead over the L.A. Kings in the Western Conference finals, while the Bruins look to sweep the Penguins in the East
Game of Thrones Confusion, the Bruins Conundrum, and Gratuitous Canine Cuteness
All that and more in this edition of the Bake Shop!
The Once and Future Kings?
Can the defending Stanley Cup champs come back against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference finals?
NFL Kickstarter Campaign
Let's break down some scenarios we'd like to see (but might take some money to bring about)
NBA Finals Preview: The Big Questions About Small Ball
Plus six more crucial issues for the Heat-Spurs showdown, and a series prediction
One-on-One: William Friedkin
A conversation with the legendary director of The Exorcist and The French Connection (and Blue Chips) about sports, movies, and the time he almost bought the Boston Celtics
Pitt of Despair
The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't found an answer for the Boston Bruins, who lead the Eastern Conference finals 2-0
Notes From Roland Garros
Rafa's close shave, Federer's sustained excellence, and the rest of the weekend at the French Open
DRANKOFF 2011
The Great Tournament of Hip-Hop Beverage Commercials.
The 30: Trouble in the Capital
In a season when the Nationals were supposed to win it all, everything that can go wrong has gone wrong