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Racing Against Gravity (Video)

November 5, 2009

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What do you do when the concept of human wingsuit flight has become blasé? See who can plunge to Earth the fastest.

Your Logo Here

November 2, 2009

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From now on I’m putting this space in my column up for sale. And why not? I’m just following the lead of the sports world, where every inch of turf, every minute of airtime, can be had for a price. By Matt Taibbi

Survival Skills: Charles Barkley

October 28, 2009

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Sir Charles, 46, is in his 10th year calling it like he sees it as an NBA analyst for TNT.

Rethinking Ski Prep

October 27, 2009

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To ski better (and stay on the hill longer) this winter, take a cue from the U.S. Ski Team and start cycling.

My Favorite Things: Drew Brees

October 5, 2009

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The New Orleans Saints quarterback and reigning Offensive Player of the Year on his gadget addictions and secret love of romantic comedies

The Stadium of the Future

September 18, 2009

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Whether you’re a lifelong fan of America’s Team or a Dallas hater, the new 100,000-seat Cowboys Stadium — the largest NFL arena ever built — is pigskin’s new mecca.

My Favorite Things: Dhani Jones

September 14, 2009

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The Cincinnati Bengals linebacker and star of Dhani Tackles the Globe takes us into his world.

Making Men

September 2, 2009

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When it comes to survival, the boys in Houston's dire Third Ward don't have many factors in their favor. But what they do have is a fiery ex-NFL star by the name of Roynell Young. And that just may be enough.

Book It Now: 2010 Winter Olympics

August 20, 2009

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If you want to see Vancouver's 2010 Games in style, you'd better act fast.

If I Ran the NFL

August 12, 2009

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For one thing, there’d be no more of these keep-your-hands-off-the-receiver, high-octane-offense, no-lead-is-safe mockeries of a football game. Oh, and fewer talking-baby ads. By Matt Taibbi

The Art of Battling a Hitter

August 11, 2009

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It’s about more than just the K for 6-foot-10 San Diego Padres hurler (and Princeton alum) Chris Young. Here are his rules for outdueling the opposition.

Vail Valley’s Hidden Secret

August 5, 2009

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The country’s largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture returns once again at The Teva Mountain Games. Dropping a whopping 480 feet per mile, Homestake Creek is a paddling gem that was once known only to Vail Valley locals. Watch these Extreme Kayak athletes battle through whitewater to compete in this high speed high [...]

Freya Hoffmeister: A Year in the Waves

July 25, 2009

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Freya Hoffmeister is halfway through an attempt to be the fastest person to paddle around Australia. Many kayakers think there’s a good chance she’ll die trying.