Messi and Ronaldo Are The Greatest Soccer Players in History
In the face of overwhelming evidence, it's time to admit the obvious.
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America's Ugly Super Bowl
Despite its unforgettable finish, the NFL's extravaganza was undermined by violence and the specter of concussions.
The Decision That Defined the Super Bowl
Seattle coach Pete Carroll made a lot of great choices in Sunday's game, and one that he'd probably like to take back.
America’s Existential Crisis, as Illustrated by Super Bowl Ads
The nation seems to need a hug.
Tough Guy 2015
The Tough Guy Challenge, an annual event to raise cash for charity, took place Sunday in Perton, England. Every year, thousands of men and women tackle the course of 200 obstacles including water, fire, and tunnels.
The Terror and Glory of Katy Perry's Super Bowl Performance
A halftime vision from pop culture's uncanny valley
How Nick Hornby Keeps His Writing Fresh
The author of Funny Girl, Fever Pitch, and High Fidelity champions the virtue in adapting other people's work and explains why he never wants to write a sequel.
How to Bring Pro Football Into the 21st Century
A hundred years ago, the National Football League curtailed on-field deaths and unnecessary brutality with a game-changing set of rules. It's time to institute some new ones.
Can a Soccer Star Best Remembered for a Shampoo Ad Save FIFA?
David Ginola's candidacy for president of world football's governing body is bankrolled by bookies, and yet he'd still be a better option than Sepp Blatter.
#DeflateGate: A Sports Scandal That's Full of Hot Air
The NFL controversy over how the New England Patriots treat their balls has followed a predictable pattern when it comes to modern manufactured outrage.