October 8 - October 14, 2012
Iced Out: The Six People You Meet in Lockout Hell
Attempting to understand the big, fat mess that is the NHL
Humblebrag’s Revenge
It has been far, far too long. But don't think we weren't watching you, Twitter
Wedded Blitz: Love in the Time of Politics
Across-the-aisle lovin', celebrity cameos, and the rest of the month in the New York Times wedding section
The NBA’s New Power
Determining the Association's tiers of success — or lack thereof — after a wild offseason
Returning to State College
In the aftermath of incomprehensible tragedy, Penn State is slowly relearning the meaning of football
Stranger in a Strange Land
Everything has changed for Peyton Manning. Does that mean his rivalry with Tom Brady is fading away, too?
AL Division Series Preview
Why big stars and big bats will lead the Tigers and Yankees to the American League Championship Series
The Niners Are Running Wild
How San Fran's ground game is wreaking havoc, and the rest of the Week 5 news
October 1 - October 7, 2012
The Island of Dr. Simbeau
The Sports Guy continues to mate his NFL picks with reader e-mails, hoping it turns out better than the Peyton Manning experiment
NL Division Series Preview
When the dust settles from the wild-card playoff, who will have enough game to move on to the NLCS?
AL Wild-Card Preview
After a season that made very little sense, we predict the Baltimore Orioles will continue to defy reason and beat the Texas Rangers
NL Wild-Card Preview
It's the MLB postseason. It's the new fifth-team format. It's win or go home for the Cardinals and Braves.
LSU Heads to Florida to Deliver a Gut Check, and the Rise of Oregon State
The week in NCAA football
First Serial: Marvel Comics, The Untold Story
Drugs, feminism, and blaxploitation superheroes — the moment when Marvel changed forever
On the Road
Geno Smith became the most talked-about player in college football overnight, but the path to becoming a Heisman favorite has been a long one
Notes on the NYC Sports Apocalypse
Twenty Mike Francesa–themed observations after a tough weekend in Gotham
The 30, Week 26: Ace in the Hole
While everyone fixates on the Triple Crown in Detroit, they're forgetting about Justin Verlander
Mediocre Mark
The Jets demonstrate their bleak future under center, plus the rest of the Week 4 news
September 24 - September 30, 2012
Last Chances for Wisconsin and Nebraska, and Tennessee’s Long Shot Against Georgia
Plus West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith's dazzling game and the rest of the week in NCAA football
The Myth of Joe Flacco
The Ravens' success has more to do with their defense than with the guy under center
The Goldengate Mailbag
The shockwave of the replacement referees' legacy, plus Thursday's Skunk of the Week