The Super Bowl That Felt Like Destiny
The 51st NFL championship game saw an incredible win for the New England Patriots, who overcame a huge lead by the Atlanta Falcons in the final stretch.
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Superb Owl Sunday
A special Sunday event, a photographic essay celebrating a few of these magnificent raptors. Not Falcons (nor Patriots), these superb owls hail from all over the world.
How Political Will the 2017 Super Bowl Ads Be?
For brands, it’s harder than ever to take a bipartisan approach to the biggest night of the year.
Super Bowl 2017: It’s Not Too Late to Choose a Side
Not rooting for either the Atlanta Falcons or the New England Patriots yet? The Atlantic will help you pick.
The Australian Open Turned Back the Clock
The 2017 singles finals in Melbourne saw the unlikely return of iconic rivalries, for what may well be the last time.
How Iván Rodríguez Captured an Era of Baseball
The all-time great catcher, soon to be inducted into the sport’s Hall of Fame, embodies the qualities of his time—for better and for worse.
Winning the Race Against Time
Age can’t keep these senior track and field athletes from the finish line
Did Meryl Streep Misrepresent MMA?
The actress “couldn’t have chosen a worse sport to represent American provincialism,” says the author of a book on mixed martial arts.
Will the Alabama Crimson Tide Keep Rolling?
In Saturday’s game, the college-football powerhouse will either reinforce their brilliance, or suffer a historic upset. Whatever happens, it’ll be an incredible watch.
The New Aesthetic of James Harden
The Houston Rockets guard doesn’t exactly play “beautiful” basketball—but fans will come to appreciate his efficient style of play.