The Healthy Nostalgia of Derek Jeter
The New York Yankees recently retired The Captain’s number and inducted him into Monument Park—signs of transition that make it easier for fans to move on.
Sports
Better, Slower, Safer Pitching
Throwing is one of baseball’s most physically demanding tasks. But the Houston Astros’ Dallas Keuchel has mastered a less flashy yet more sustainable style.
'America's Deaf Team' Tackles Identity Politics
In order to survive, Gallaudet University has to blend a diverse student body from very different backgrounds: deaf culture and hearing culture. Can football players show the school how?
Why Don’t More People Consider Competitive Cheerleading a Sport?
The rigorous activity is dominated by female athletes—and is growing in legitimacy and popularity.
Francisco Lindor Is Baseball’s Future
As the sport struggles to attract a new generation of fans, the Cleveland Indians shortstop shows how the game might be able to draw classicists and young viewers alike.
What Does the Chargers’ Move to Los Angeles Mean for the Padres?
San Diego fans’ perception of themselves and their city is at stake.
When Baseball Players Were Vaudeville Stars
For decades, the professional athletes made so little at their sport that many took to performing gigs to make ends meet and capitalize on their fame.
March Madness, Plus Future NBA Stardom
Beyond busted brackets and buzzer-beaters, the men's NCAA tournament offers the broader public an early look at likely professional draftees.
The UConn Huskies Make Perfection a Thrill to Watch
The unparalleled University of Connecticut women’s basketball team is hoping to claim its fifth NCAA Tournament championship in a row—an outcome that seems all but inevitable.
Lady Gaga Made America Spectacular Again
Her dazzling halftime show didn’t explicitly address politics but still delivered big messages.