Rafa Nadal won his 11th French Open title on Sunday. A look back at his career.
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A March Madness Reading List, with Music By Céline Dion
@TitanicHoops is your must-follow Twitter feed for this year’s tourney.
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Losers’ Lunch
Dining out with courtsiders, a rogue, impish species in the tennis ecosystem.
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Remembering Jerry Krause, Architect Behind the Greatest NBA Team Ever Assembled
Jerry Krause had his faults, but that shouldn’t diminish his legacy.
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Northwestern Is Poised to Compete in March Madness for the First Time in History
Northwestern has never competed in the NCAA basketball tournament. This could be their first year.
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Total Depravity: The Origins of the Drug Epidemic in Appalachia Laid Bare
In an excerpt from his essay collection, Australian journalist Richard Cooke reports on the American opioid crisis through the astonished eyes of a foreigner visiting steel and coal country.
Posted inArts & Culture, Story
My So-Called Media: How the Publishing Industry Sells Out Young Women
Rookie is the latest publication for young women to shut down. How do you survive a system set up for you to fail?
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The Country Where Fútbol Comes First
Uruguay, a small nation with a deep-seated passion for soccer, is the inspiration for any underdog vying to win a World Cup.
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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.
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You Don’t Own Me
Some fans prefer small club shows, others like arena rock shows, but do we care what the bands prefer?
