Vince Carter and the Slam Dunk’s Day of Reckoning
After 20 years in the NBA, the most influential dunker of all time is winding down his career—and the game prepares for a new era of high-flyers.
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The NFL Is Making Colin Kaepernick’s Collusion Case for Him
As weeks pass and league-wide quarterback play worsens, the athlete-turned-activist’s continued absence on Sundays is becoming impossible to rationalize.
Remembering Roy Halladay, Baseball’s Steady Marvel
Few pitchers were more committed to the daily work of the sport—and more present in the moment—than the eight-time All-Star who died at age 40.
How Kristaps Porzingis Became New York’s New King of Sports
The fans booed his arrival. He bided his time behind a hometown star. Now, this 22-year-old Latvian’s breakout moment is finally here—and the NBA may never be the same.
Being a Good Manager Is No Longer Good Enough
With the surprising firings of Dusty Baker, Joe Girardi, and others, Major League Baseball is learning that managers must do far more than just win.
An Astros Win Ends a Wildly Entertaining World Series
Baseball will endure late-night finishes and endless mound visits if it gets the kind of drama and passion that Houston and Los Angeles provided in a seven-game classic.
Doris Burke’s Expertise Is Finally Paying Off
After a quarter-century working on the sidelines, ESPN’s newest full-time NBA announcer has broken through in a big way.
Basketball’s Positionless Savior Is Ready for Primetime
Shoot threes like Bird, dunk like Jordan, or pass like Magic? A new generation of NBA stars, led by Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, no longer have to choose.
How My Father (Maybe) Started the Timeless ‘Beat L.A.!’ Chant
Tracing the origins of a defining moment in sports history can be daunting, especially when your own family steadfastly insists on what happened.
World Series Hopes Ride on a Pair of Aces
Despite sluggers aplenty on Houston and Los Angeles, each club's title chances hinge on the pitching prowess of Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw.