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Jimmy Van Doren: Skating’s Accidental Hero

January 20, 2012

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Jimmy Van Doren: Skating’s Accidental Hero

Jimmy Van Doren, who died last October at age 72, revolutionized skateboarding with his signature #44 deck shoe.

Sunday’s Best: A Q&A with Cris Collinsworth

December 9, 2011

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Sunday’s Best: A Q&A with Cris Collinsworth

Cris Collinsworth is the only NFL commentator with a Pro-Bowl career, a law degree, and the mind of a journalist. No wonder he’s the smartest guy in the game.

Danny MacAskill is Riding for YouTube

December 9, 2011

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Danny MacAskill is a different kind of athlete, with millions of (online) fans and no real competition.

Four Questions for Dustin Keller

November 28, 2011

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As NFL teams prepare for the season's final five weeks, we sat down with the former first round draft pick to find out how he trains — and maintains — his body.

Tony Stewart Captures the NASCAR Championship

November 23, 2011

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We caught up with the Sprint Cup Series Champion at the tail end of his media tour and heard his thoughts on winning, losing, and celebrating championships Las Vegas style.

Surfer Nathan Fletcher Catches the Wave of the Year

November 22, 2011

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Fletcher, 36, conquered the biggest barrel of all time while riding a 20-foot Tahitian monster.

Balaram Stack is a New (York) Surf Star

November 15, 2011

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Wiry Long Island wave rider Balaram Stack fights for his spot in the lineup among the sport's elite.

$5 Million in 140 Characters

November 10, 2011

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Shaquille O'Neal, Tony Hawk, and other professional athletes are finding that Twitter is a cash register filled with sponsors. All they need to do is tell their fans, in 140 characters or less, to buy Oreos, pick up their Madden video game, or go to a nightclub.

Don’t Pay Attention to the Gold Gloves

November 2, 2011

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Baseball may be over, but awards season is just getting started. As pundits across the web analyze this year's Gold Glove winners, author Michael Humphreys offers a new and more accurate way to rate fielders.

Behind the Scenes with the Cast of The League

October 13, 2011

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We corralled them into a conference room. Hilarity ensued. Here's what we can publish without getting them fired.

Survival Skills: Bobby Valentine

October 13, 2011

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The baseball guru on tripe stew, broken legs, and fake mustaches.

Moneyball’s Secret Weapon

September 21, 2011

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In Moneyball, the film version of Michael Lewis’s study of the legendary 2002 Oakland A’s, one of the most intriguing stories is that of the left-handed batter Scott Hatteberg.

Rich Rodriguez Sounds Off on College Football

September 16, 2011

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The former University of Michigan coach speaks about Denard Robinson, Joe Paterno, and why he’ll never rule out a return to West Virginia.

Five Extreme Races You Can Take On

September 9, 2011

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Tackle mud, rope obstacles, and fire hazards at one of these five races. Difficulty, discomfort, and exhaustion all guaranteed.

Secrets of a Major League Umpire

September 8, 2011

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With the MLB postseason on the horizon, veteran signal caller Gerry Davis talks about playoff protocol, Paul O'Neill's crankiness, and why Willie Mays isn't so great after all.