Sports

We spoke with four economists about Russia's claims of a World Cup-related financial windfall. They were all skeptical.

• By Ian Hurley

PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.

• By Ian Hurley
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New research finds juvenile court judges in Louisiana give out harsher sentences—especially to black defendants—following an unexpected loss by LSU.

• By Tom Jacobs

When it comes to standing up against the NFL's new protest policy, many Democratic leaders have opted for passivity. But what if the importance of the middle ground has been substantially overstated?

• By Seth Masket

Chess boxing—literally a combination of chess and boxing—strengthens the minds and bodies of young women in the country, while also giving them a path toward a better life.

• By Swati Sanyal Tarafdar

It seems the earlier the body plays, the earlier the brain pays.

• By Jared Keller

A new study suggests the answer is yes.

• By James McWilliams

In the last month, I watched every Timberwolves game in an attempt to tune out something larger.

• By Hanif Abdurraqib

Desiree Linden approaches the 24 mile marker of the 2018 Boston Marathon on April 16th, 2018, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Linden was the first American to win the race in 33 years.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Inside the legendary ultra challenge, which reminds us why it's good for runners to face defeat every once in a while.

• By James McWilliams

Competitors of equal ability and status are more likely to engage in dangerous driving.

• By Tom Jacobs

PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.

• By Max Ufberg
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PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.

• By Candace Butera
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There are a lot of reasons people dislike the Patriots. Many of them are rooted in the intersection of politics and sports.

• By Hanif Abdurraqib

This year America bore witness to the increasing interconnectedness of sports and political discourse.

• By Ian Hurley

Ethnographers are working on solutions to help prevent Central American economies from being overtaken by surf tourists. But the real answer may lie in surfing itself.

• By Cinnamon Janzer

The World Series champion's gesture toward a Japanese opponent signals a larger problem with racism in Latin American countries.

• By Rebecca Bodenheimer

Syrians celebrate in Damascus' Umayyad Square on October 5th, 2017, after Syria's national soccer team scored in its match against Australia during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

President Donald Trump incited NFL owners, players, and fans last week when he said that owners should fire any player who chooses to kneel during the anthem.

• By Kate Wheeling

It seems Trump has staked his entire political identity on his role not just as a strong commander-in-chief, but also a culture warrior eager to rebuff the rising tides of liberalism and multiculturalism.

• By Jared Keller

When it comes to CTE research, the law hasn't caught up to the science just yet.

• By Jared Keller

Sports commentators have abandoned the practice of sexually objectifying female athletes on air for more covert forms of sexism.

• By Kate Wheeling

Scientists looked at the brains of 111 former NFL players. All but one had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

• By Francie Diep

In Mumbai's private clubs, some economically disadvantaged young men have improved their lives thanks to a sport usually reserved for the city's most affluent.

• By Bhavya Dore