We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year. Here is the best in sports writing.
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Longreads Best of 2016: Sports Writing
We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in sports writing.
Best of 2013
Our annual list of top longreads across categories, with recommendations from guest curators like Ross Andersen, Anne Helen Petersen, and more.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
The best stories of the week, as chosen by the editors of Longreads.
Longreads Best of 2016: Under-Recognized Stories
We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in under-recognized stories.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Below, our favorite stories of the week. Kindle users, you can also get them as a Readlist. Sign up to receive this list free every Friday in your inbox. * * * 1. Whatsoever Things Are True Matthew Shaer | The Atavist | Sept. 8, 2015 |Â 61 minutes (15,311 words) A Chicago man is convicted […]
Longreads Best of 2014: Sports Writing
We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in specific categories. Here, the best in sports writing.
How the Ray Rice Scandal Unfolded
An ESPN investigation by Don Van Natta Jr. and Kevin Van Valkenburg on what really happened inside the Baltimore Ravens and NFL offices.
Longreads Best of 2015: Under-Recognized Stories
Stories that deserved more attention in 2015.

