One of the Happiest Stories in Soccer May End Soon
The Saints survived a summer exodus and started the season well, but this weekend, they were reminded why they're still underdogs.
Sports
Are You Watching the Greatest Skier in History?
Americans might do well to notice Tina Maze, the Michael Jordan of an under-appreciated spectator sport.
The Comforting Blandness of the First Openly Gay Soccer Pro
Robbie Rogers's new autobiography is dull—and that’s not a bad thing.
Arsène Wenger: A Victim of His Own Success
The Arsenal coach's brand of soccer brings plenty of joy, but not always victory.
After 61 Losses, You'd Celebrate Tying 0-0, Too
Behold San Marino's soccer team, ranked 208th in the world, after it held Estonia scoreless.
The New Criminal Complaint Over Russia and Qatar's World Cup Bids
FIFA's headache with the 2018 and 2022 tournaments won't go away.
The Frail and Human Roger Federer
The 33-year-old tennis star won't be around forever—but he won't be going quietly.
FIFA's Corruption Report Gets a Red Card
Soccer's governing body clears Russia and Qatar of any wrongdoing in their World Cup hosting bids, but the ethics committee member who actually ran the investigation disagrees.
Will a Major Sports Team Ever Wear Pink?
Probably not. And the breast-cancer-awareness phenomenon Pinktober isn't helping.
Madison Bumgarner: A Giant Among Giants
The San Francisco left-hander guided his team to World Series victory with a brilliant, historic postseason performance.