O.J. Simpson and the Counter-Revolution of 1968
Thoughts on the first episode of ESPN’s five-part documentary
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Any Given Wednesday Is Sports TV Without All the Hot Air
Bill Simmons kept things surprisingly cool in the first episode of his new HBO talk show.
Serena Is a Compelling Portrait of Greatness
A new Epix documentary captures the public face and the private reality of being one of the best athletes of all time.
The Return of the King
LeBron James has suffered from PR missteps and public criticism alongside his accomplishments on the court. On Sunday night, he achieved an unequivocal triumph.
Euro 2016: Exit, Russian Fans
French officials say 20 Russians will be deported following violence at the soccer tournament.
Euro 2016: Russia Sanctioned
UEFA has handed Russia a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and fined it approximately $168,000 for the behavior of Russian fans in a game against England on June 11.
No Stopping Novak Djokovic
The Serbian player defeated Scotland’s Andy Murray to win the French Open title Sunday.
Facing Baseball’s Unwritten Rules
After a play turned into a punch, it’s time for the game to think seriously about the best way to police itself.
Targeting Drug Cheats at the Olympics
The IOC says up to 31 athletes from six sports could be banned from competing at the games in Rio.