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The Super Bowl in Las Vegas: What Would Hunter S. Thompson Think?

“When you bring an act into this town, you want to bring it in heavy. Don’t waste any time with…

Lance Larson, Who Lost a Disputed Olympic Swim Race, Dies at 83

He had the fastest time in the 100-meter freestyle final. But after a corps of judges couldn’t choose a winner,…

Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?

A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.

Hot Takes and Walking Ads Fuel Super Bowl’s Radio Row

During Super Bowl week, current and former athletes help companies hawk their wares on radio stations and podcasts. “It is…

Can a Vegas Legend Get Super Bowl Tickets? (Asking for Carrot Top.)

A city known for major events and extravagance is hosting the country’s biggest sporting event. It is not business as…

Gold, Silver and … Iron? Olympic Medals Will Have Piece of Eiffel Tower

Medalists at this year’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics will also take home a piece of the French capital’s iconic landmark.

What Sports Fans Need to Know About a New Streaming Service

The joint venture announced by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery will offer a lot, but it may not be…

Playing Soccer in Abidjan? Get Yourself a Pair of Lêkê.

In Ivory Coast, where a major tournament has drawn the continent’s best teams, a plastic sandal is the preferred gear…

Loyal to Their Soccer Team, and to Their Burger Van

As Premier League clubs create fan zones to collect yet more money from stadium visitors, a local economy of food…

Silent No More, Women’s Pros Make Mental Health a Priority

Elite soccer didn’t always welcome players’ requests for help. Scandals, attitudes and support programs are changing that.

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