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Racing Against Gravity (Video)

November 5, 2009

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Racing Against Gravity (Video)

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

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Your Logo Here

November 2, 2009

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Your Logo Here

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

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Survival Skills: Charles Barkley

October 28, 2009

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Survival Skills: Charles Barkley

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

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Rethinking Ski Prep

October 27, 2009

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Rethinking Ski Prep

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

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My Favorite Things: Drew Brees

October 5, 2009

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My Favorite Things: Drew Brees

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

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The Stadium of the Future

September 18, 2009

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The Stadium of the Future

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.

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My Favorite Things: Dhani Jones

September 14, 2009

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My Favorite Things: Dhani Jones

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

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Making Men

September 2, 2009

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Making Men

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.

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Book It Now: 2010 Winter Olympics

August 20, 2009

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Book It Now: 2010 Winter Olympics

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

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If I Ran the NFL

August 12, 2009

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If I Ran the NFL

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

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The Art of Battling a Hitter

August 11, 2009

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The Art of Battling a Hitter

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.

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Vail Valley’s Hidden Secret

August 5, 2009

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Vail Valley’s Hidden Secret

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 [...]

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Freya Hoffmeister: A Year in the Waves

July 25, 2009

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Freya Hoffmeister: A Year in the Waves

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.

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Surgery or Acupuncture?

July 23, 2009

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Surgery has always been a daunting prospect for athletes, but will new research prove it unnecessary?

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Young Paddlers

July 22, 2009

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Young Paddlers

Three brave long-distance rowers who dared to challenge--or are still challenging--the open seas.

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