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Hubris In Sports

issue 4552 | 11.19.09 | Sportsgraphic

Bill Belichick's recent display of arrogance is only the latest example of sporting pride leading to a fall. more»
On Steve Phillips' affair with an ESPN production assistant

issue 4544 | 10.29.09 | Sports Fan
Athletes Excelling Past Their Prime

issue 4542 | 10.15.09 | Sportsgraphic

1995: Though many said his best years were behind him, Nolan Ryan goes on to make one pretty fucking incredible Advil commercial more»
Athletes Can Play Through Those Injuries, Says Man Who Gets Sore From Sitting Too Long

issue 4538 | 09.21.09 | Sports NIB

NEW YORK—Despite his incessant complaints that resting his buttocks on a chair for prolonged periods of time causes him discomfort and pain,... more»
Greenlit Sports Movies Of 2009

issue 4537 | 09.10.09 | Sportsgraphic

The Prince Fielder Diaries: An awkward and overweight cleanup hitter on an average team learns that he's the heir to the throne of Batvia more»
Dan Patrick Assumed More People Would Be At Craig Kilborn's Birthday Party

issue 4535 | 08.29.09 | Sports NIB

LOS ANGELES—Following Craig Kilborn's 47th birthday party last Monday, former ESPN colleague Dan Patrick told reporters he was surprised... more»
No One In Stadium Quite Sure Why Muhammad Ali Being Honored

issue 4534 | 08.21.09 | Sports NIB

ST. LOUIS—Unsure whether it was the famous boxer's birthday, his death, the anniversary of one of his historic fights, or some other... more»
Unfair Technological Advantages In Sports

issue 4532 | 08.06.09 | Sportsgraphic

Michael Phelps struggled recently against competitors in high-tech swimsuits, but it was hardly the first time superior equipment gave someone... more»
Lance Armstrong Inspires Thousands To Come In Third To Cancer

issue 4531 | 07.30.09 | Sports News

PARIS—Cancer survivor Lance Armstrong's inspirational third-place Tour de France finish has motivated thousands of patients battling cancer... more»
'SportsCenter' Takes A Little Too Close Of A Look At Play

issue 4529 | 07.16.09 | Photo Finish

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Football

Eagles Settle For Field Goal After 260-Yard Drive

11.19.09 | ISSUE 4552
Norman Esiason Finally Outgrows Childish Nickname

11.19.09 | ISSUE 4552
Patriots Lead Colts At Halftime

11.19.09 | ISSUE 4547
Saints Completely Satisfied With 8-0 Start

11.13.09 | ISSUE 4546
JaMarcus Russell

11.12.09 | ISSUE 4546
2009 Midseason NFL Highlights

11.12.09 | ISSUE 4546

Baseball

Mickey Mouse Noticeably Avoids A-Rod During Trip To Disney World

11.17.09 | ISSUE 4546
Kansas City Fails To Pick Up Option On Royals

11.16.09 | ISSUE 4546
Report: Yankees Trademarked 'Yankees Suck' Chant In 1996

11.13.09 | ISSUE 4546
95-Year-Old Yankees Fan Afraid He'll Never Get To See Team Win 27 More World Series

11.06.09 | ISSUE 4545
Derek Jeter

11.05.09 | ISSUE 4545
Mark McGwire To Teach Cardinal Hitters At What Point In Swing To Evade Congressional Questioning

11.02.09 | ISSUE 4544

Basketball

LeBron James Encourages NBA To Stop Jumping In Honor Of Michael Jordan

11.20.09 | ISSUE 4547
Brandon Jennings

11.19.09 | ISSUE 4552
Memphis Grizzlies Continue To Insist They Have 5 Players Better Than Allen Iverson

11.14.09 | ISSUE 4546
Tim Duncan Makes Citizen's Foul Call

11.10.09 | ISSUE 4545
Shaq, Cavaliers Start To Bond After Rollerblading Around Cleveland

11.07.09 | ISSUE 4545
40,000 Revenge-Seeking Bats Descend Upon Manu Ginobili

11.05.09 | ISSUE 4545

Hockey

People Probably Affiliated With Hockey In Some Way Inducted In Hockey Hall Of Fame

11.12.09 | ISSUE 4546
Flyers Defeat Devils In What Everyone Involved Believes To Be Preseason Game

10.09.09 | ISSUE 4541
Rangers Win Stanley Cup 15 Years Ago

06.18.09 | ISSUE 4527
Kobe Brygdanov Leads Red Wings To Game 2 Win

06.04.09 | ISSUE 4523
Detroit, Pittsburgh Both Attempting To Lose Stanley Cup, Avoid Expensive Victory Parade

06.04.09 | ISSUE 4523
Alexander Ovechkin

05.07.09 | ISSUE 4519

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