Race in the NFL Draft
A close look at the words used to describe white and black athletes in scouting reports.
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Expert Advice on Running a Marathon
Hayley Birch collects some tips on nutrition, training, psychology, and more.
Running for Science: Guinea Pig for a Day in a Biomechanics Lab
Hayley Birch takes marathon training to an extreme level.
Top 10 Tips for a First-Time Marathon Runner
Hayley Birch’s advice for anyone tackling their first 26.2 miles.
Weak Sanctions: A Major Shift in Anti-Doping Strategy
Anti-doping investigators say they would rather trade leniency for information on coaches and other athletes involved in doping.
Using the Power of Science to Tackle a Marathon
Hayley Birch subjects herself to a slew of tests in order to determine whether she—or anyone else—was born to run, and to improve her performance. Can she beat her target time?
How Thomas Piketty Explains American Sports
The age limits in the NBA and NFL were both the result of a small, powerful group using that power to fortify its current position. Sound familiar?
The Long History of Horse Racing’s Addiction to Doping
Fifty years after the 1964 Kentucky Derby, revisiting the race and its implications for drugs in the Sport of Kings.
Running a Marathon Takes Guts, but They Better Behave
The power of dietary rituals on the streets of Boston.