April 16 - April 22, 2012
Doing It to Death
A review of RJ Smith's biography of James Brown
The Nontraditional Fans of Hockey
A personal history of the Florida Panthers through their draft picks
NBA Rookie Rankings XIV
Kenneth Faried has been "dunkin' since a young'n," but he needs to challenge outside shots better
The Reducer, Week 33: Hysterical Blindness
Blowing the whistle on Premier League referees, plus Liverpool and Chelsea's FA Cup triumphs
The 30, Week 2: Rangers Take Control
After a week of stingy defense and mashing the ball, Texas grabs the top spot in our rankings
The Lost Founder of Baseball Video Games
A tale of obsession, punch cards, and a '60s computer the size of a hatchback
Why Did Kobe Go to Germany?
An aging star and the new procedure that could revolutionize sports medicine
April 9 - April 15, 2012
Absurd Tanking! Knicks Surging! Miami’s Madness!
33 reasons to be excited about the NBA stretch run
Where is Micheal Ray Richardson?
Micheal Ray Richardson is in Oklahoma. Coaching basketball. But has he come any closer to conquering his demons?
Q&A: Kevin Macdonald, Marley Director
The director of the Oscar-winning Last King of Scotland talks about his new film and the mystery of Bob Marley
Quick Hitters With Richard Jenkins
Exclusive outtakes from Davy Rothbart's interview with character actor Richard Jenkins
Throwing the Sportsbook at the Stanley Cup
How do you wager on a sport where it seems anyone can beat anyone on any given night?
Coldhearted: NHL Playoff Predictions Time!
The biggest question: Will anyone survive the Pittsburgh-Philly series?
The Rebirth of the Celtics
Here's bad news for the rest of the NBA: Everything is clicking in Boston
The Invaders
In the first of a series of personal essays about gambling, David Hill looks back at a racetrack, a killing, and the history of organized crime in Hot Springs, Arkansas
The Reducer, Week 32: City’s a Sucker
City blows it, United walks away with it, and Everton makes its move
Alien Loves Predator
Why the possibility of an Axl Rose–Lana Del Rey hookup validates our belief in just about everything
NBA Rookie Rankings XIII
With Ricky Rubio and Kyrie Irving injured, other players rise to the top
April 2 - April 8, 2012
James Brown’s Augusta
The Godfather of Soul and the other side of the Masters
When Do We Draw the Line on NFL Violence?
Fines, suspensions and concussion awareness are fighting an uphill battle against hypocrisy and fan apathy
Coldhearted: A Visit to the Frozen Four
Plus: The Pens-Flyers brawl, the NHL playoff push, and the rest of the week in hockey
Dinner With Daniel: Aziz Ansari
We invite the Parks and Rec star out for a nice meal and some conversation
Mega 2012 MLB Preview
Breaking down the winners, the losers, and every award-winning performance before they even happen
The Return of Tiger Woods
The numbers don't lie: The man in the Sunday Red is geared up for a comeback
WrestleMania XXVIII Weekend Diary
From Jake the Snake to Ring of Honor to The Rock, wrestling history was on display
The Reducer, Week 31: Imperfect 10s
Celebrating the mercurial talents of four of the Premier League's magical playmakers
March Madness: The Final Four and National Championship Game
Twenty observations about the final weekend of the 2012 NCAA tournament
The Big (Kabuki) Dance
A visit to New Orleans to watch college basketball fall — grandly, hilariously — apart.
