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Oklahoma’s true freshman quarterback who came up huge in the Red River Showdown has been building his legacy for years.
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Oklahoma’s true freshman quarterback who came up huge in the Red River Showdown has been building his legacy for years

Oklahoma’s true freshman quarterback who came up huge in the Red River Showdown has been building his legacy for years.
By Ross Dellenger

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College Football, Meet Caleb Williams: 'He Saves the Day'

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Long before the NHL’s Kraken came to town, Seattle was home to another cephalopod-themed sports craze.
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Long before the NHL’s Kraken came to town, Seattle was home to another cephalopod-themed sports craze.

Long before the NHL’s Kraken came to town, Seattle was home to another cephalopod-themed sports craze.
By Kristen Nelson

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When Octopus Wrestling Was All the Rage

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In honor of the NBA’s upcoming anniversary, we consider how small ripples in the timeline could have changed the trajectory of the league.
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In honor of the NBA’s upcoming anniversary, we consider how small ripples in the timeline could have changed the trajectory of the league.

In honor of the NBA’s upcoming anniversary, we consider how small ripples in the timeline could have changed the trajectory of the league.
By Jack McCallum

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What If: 75 Years of NBA Coulda-Beens

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The public sees him as a cerulean-eyed Express model and perennial All-Star who led the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years. He is also a father who has endured on-field struggles, a crisis of confidence and a devastating personal loss.
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The public sees him as a cerulean-eyed Express model and perennial All-Star who led the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years. He is also a father who has endured on-field struggles, a crisis of confidence and a devastating personal loss.

The public sees him as a cerulean-eyed Express model and perennial All-Star who led the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years. He is also a father who has endured on-field struggles, a crisis of confidence and a devastating personal loss.
By Stephanie Apstein

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Kris Bryant: Inside His Journey From Chicago to San Francisco

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As a teen, Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller shot and killed a man. He&#39;s kept that truth buried, until now.
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As a teen, Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller shot and killed a man. He's kept that truth buried, until now.

As a teen, Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller shot and killed a man. He&#39;s kept that truth buried, until now.
By Howard Beck

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Larry Miller Rose to the Highest Levels of Business and Basketball—but With a Secret

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Behind their hometown hero, the Sky won their first WNBA title.
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Behind their hometown hero, the Sky won their first WNBA title.
By Michael Rosenberg

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How Candace Parker and the Sky Brought the WNBA Trophy Home

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The University of San Francisco men’s soccer team regularly sends players to the pros, but it has become better known on campus for the countless accusations of sexual assault and harassment against its members.
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The University of San Francisco men’s soccer team regularly sends players to the pros, but it has become better known on campus for the countless accusations of sexual assault and harassment against its members.
By Priya Desai and Jenny Vrentas

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A Predatory Culture, a Viral Reckoning—and Now What?

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After spending the offseason learning to cope with the death of his mother, the Timberwolves star is ready to move forward.
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After spending the offseason learning to cope with the death of his mother, the Timberwolves star is ready to move forward.
By Michael Pina

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Karl-Anthony Towns Opens Up About His Season of Grief

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Once, leagues ran from any association with gambling. But as legal sports wagering expands, it’s easy to see why teams (and commissioners) have reversed field.
Written by Jon Wertheim

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Once, leagues ran from any association with gambling. But as legal sports wagering expands, it’s easy to see why teams (and commissioners) have reversed field.
Written by Jon Wertheim

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The Sports Wagering Boom Is Here

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Under building stress and anxiety, after a year that included his brother’s suicide and a career-altering injury, the quarterback found a way to cope—and to come out stronger than before.
Written by Greg Bishop
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Under building stress and anxiety, after a year that included his brother’s suicide and a career-altering injury, the quarterback found a way to cope—and to come out stronger than before.
Written by Greg Bishop
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Dak Prescott’s Heal Turn

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How can you tell if a ‘game-used’ baseball/bat/glove/urinal/cornstalk is legit? Consult the little silver sticker. And then thank the legion of authenticators behind it.
Written by Ross Dellenger
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How can you tell if a ‘game-used’ baseball/bat/glove/urinal/cornstalk is legit? Consult the little silver sticker. And then thank the legion of authenticators behind it.
Written by Ross Dellenger
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Keep Your Eye on the Balls: How MLB Squashed its Fake-Memorabilia Problem

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As the Celtics legend prepares to be enshrined, he is unapologetic about his past—and bullish about his future.
Written by Chris Mannix
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As the Celtics legend prepares to be enshrined, he is unapologetic about his past—and bullish about his future.
Written by Chris Mannix
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Moments of Truth: Paul Pierce Reflects on a Hall of Fame Career

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The newest front in the college football recruiting wars isn&#39;t fancy facilities or playing time or even about sweet-talking mom and dad. It&#39;s which team can line up the best pay opportunities for players. And right now, anything goes.
Written by Ross Dellenger
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The newest front in the college football recruiting wars isn&#39;t fancy facilities or playing time or even about sweet-talking mom and dad. It&#39;s which team can line up the best pay opportunities for players. And right now, anything goes.
Written by Ross Dellenger
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