The Bizarre Odyssey of the Barkley Marathons
Inside the legendary ultra challenge, which reminds us why it's good for runners to face defeat every once in a while.
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A New Study on Racetrack Collisions Shows How Competition Escalates Into Conflict
Competitors of equal ability and status are more likely to engage in dangerous driving.
PS Picks: Steve Francis Takes Control
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.
PS Picks: Adam Rippon’s Candid Conversation With the ‘New York Times’ About Body Image and Eating Disorders
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.
Watching the Patriots Lose Is My Favorite Sport
There are a lot of reasons people dislike the Patriots. Many of them are rooted in the intersection of politics and sports.
In 2017, the Athlete Became the Activist
This year America bore witness to the increasing interconnectedness of sports and political discourse.
Surf Tourism Is a Fun Vacation That’s Killing Central American Economies
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.
Yuli Gurriel’s Suspension May Be Forgotten, but Cuba’s Complicated Asian Racism Persists
The World Series champion's gesture toward a Japanese opponent signals a larger problem with racism in Latin American countries.
Viewfinder: Soccer Fans in Syria
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.
Most Americans Disagree With Trump About the NFL
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.