July 28 - August 3, 2014
All Work and No Play for J.J. Watt
Can the best defensive player in the NFL get even better? The Texans’ superstar is sure going to try.
Kyle Korver: An Offense Unto Himself
How the Hawks sharpshooter became one of the most uniquely valuable players in the NBA
The Beginning and the End of History
An old Yankee awaits the end of his journey, while a young Blue Jay embarks upon his own
The 30: Center of Attention
The red-hot Rays headline a group of four teams that could shape this year’s trade deadline
The Geniuses Behind ‘Sharknado’
An inside look at The Asylum, the production company that makes all of those badass Syfy movies, including this week’s ‘Sharknado’ sequel
Don’t Dismiss Texas
New coach, new scheme, and a little less bad luck should have Houston looking better than most people think
July 21 - July 27, 2014
Sports Movie or Not a Sports Movie?
Bill Simmons relies on four decades of experience to determine the difference between a sports movie and a rom-com (among other things)
No Brain, No Gain
Scarlett Johansson is inhuman again in ‘Lucy,’ while Dwayne Johnson is wasted in ‘Hercules.’
The All–Bad Contracts Team
Let’s break down the worst deals in the NFL and the five different ways to overpay someone
Donating Your Body to Sportswriting
Why do athletes like Mike Tyson, Lance Armstrong, and Pete Rose keep reliving their sins in the press?
Summer TV Mailbag!
Answers to your questions on 'Homeland,' 'Better Call Saul,' showrunners in the hot seat, and stars stuck on CBS
Don’t Call It a Lincecomeback
After two terrible seasons, erstwhile Giants ace Tim Lincecum seems to have emerged anew. But is he really back? And was he ever really gone?
At Least One Real, Authentic Moment of Humanity With Cameron Diaz
Notes on a kinda-sorta awkward conversation with the fearless ‘other woman’ of rom-coms
30 for 30 Shorts: ‘The High Five’
Our latest film, from award-winning director Michael Jacobs, tells the story of a celebratory gesture and the tumultuous life of the man who made it happen
NFL Trade Value, Part 2
Bill Barnwell completes his ranking of pro football’s top 50 most valuable assets
Wrestler, Statesman, Hostage Negotiator, Legend: The Life of Antonio Inoki
How the storied Japanese professional wrestler went on to influence diplomacy with North Korea, Iraq, and Pakistan — and fight Muhammad Ali and Ric Flair along the way
The Rom-Com Hall of Fame: Champions and Challengers
Weighing the candidacies of the all-timers, the almost-weres, and the Heigls of the genre
The Kings of Confusion
Sacramento’s delicate balance between rebuilding and winning now has left many wondering what its plan actually is
The Assembly Line
The makings of a proper pennant race emerge in Detroit, whether the Tigers' ace is ready or not
When ‘Harry’ Met ‘Annie’
How ‘When Harry Met Sally … ’ transformed Woody Allen’s formula and launched the golden rom-com era
The 30: Angels in the Outfield (and Bullpen)
The Angels are getting better from within and without; how about their recent trade partners in San Diego and their division rivals in Seattle?
NFL Trade Value, Part 1
Bill Barnwell delivers his annual ranking of pro football’s top 50 most valuable assets
July 14 - July 20, 2014
Search and Destroy
The pent-up frustrations of the ‘The Purge: Anarchy’ and ‘Sex Tape’
Wedded Blitz! Do or DIY
Let’s face it: If you aren’t foraging in the forest for your centerpieces, you probably aren’t getting into the ‘New York Times’ ‘Vows’ section
The ‘World Cup Is Over, Now What?’ Guide to Soccer
From Barcelona to the Women’s World Cup, soccer never stops
Just Another Day
With a résumé of personal and professional ups and downs, Jason Day looks to the British Open to make the leap from good to great
Sting Speaks as WWE ‘Battleground’ Approaches
An interview with the WCW legend about his joining WWE for the release of its new video game and his possible return to wrestling
The Ninjas in Brazil
Tear gas. Stun grenades. Righteous anger. After embedding with the Brazilian activist group Mídia Ninja, one writer reflects on the World Cup demonstrations and their impact.
The Curious Case of Mark Buehrle
By almost every metric, Mark Buehrle is a thoroughly average pitcher. So how has he managed to find such success, especially at his age?
Too Soon, Too Late, Just Right 2
Are these stars of the big screen choosing the correct time to move to TV?
MLB Midseason Report
With the All-Star Game in the books, it's time to hand out some halfway(ish) hardware and revise our 2014 playoff predictions
Free Agency Winners and Losers
While slow to start, the NBA's silly season is rolling with plenty of teams declaring victory or accepting defeat
No Escape From New York
With Carmelo Anthony staying with the Knicks, will we ever find out how truly great he can be?
