The Life of a Non-Millionaire Professional Athlete
Clint Irwin, a professional goalkeeper, talks about the less-glamorous aspects of trying to make a living by playing a sport.
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A Proposal to Ban Every (Gay) Sport From the Winter Olympics
If all of the sports are gay, then there should be no sports in Russia.
What Do Victorian-Era Women and America’s Best Soccer Player Have in Common?
They both use smelling salts!
America Has a Stadium Problem
Despite every number suggesting they shouldn't, why do American cities keep building sports stadiums funded with public money?
Can Video Games Be America’s Next Favorite Sport?
The heads of Major League Gaming want their league to be as big as the NFL—and it's not clear why.
Can Ethiopia’s Best Runner Become Its Best Politician?
Arguably the greatest long-distance runner ever, Haile Gebrselassie is now aiming for a spot in Ethiopia's parliament.
The Most Hated American Soccer Team Plays in Germany
A tiny village team is now playing in the top level of German soccer—and nobody is happy about it.
How America Stole Baseball From the United Kingdom
Americans didn't invent baseball. Why do we work so hard to pretend we did?
Sports No Longer Last Bastion of Homophobia
The NBA’s Jason Collins’ revelation of his homosexuality may seem revolutionary, but in fact it’s the culmination of a trend.