“As gambling on tennis exploded into a $50 billion industry, he had infiltrated the sport, paying pros more to lose … than they could make by winning tournaments.”
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Breakdown at the Racetrack
“A cluster of fatal horse injuries at Woodbine raises questions about the future of the sport.”
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Behind F1’s Velvet Curtain
“If you wanted to turn someone into a socialist you could do it in about an hour by taking them for a spin around the paddock of a Formula 1 race.”
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Air Jordan Is Finally Deflating
“The brand’s rise and fall, and rise and fall again.”
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‘They’re Gonna Make Me Cry’: I Competed at a Speed Puzzling Championship
“You might think of puzzling as leisurely, but it’s now a sport. I entered a national competition and discovered a passionate community.”
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How the Only All-Black Team in College Swimming Became the Sport’s Hottest Ticket
“In a sport plagued by issues of representation, Howard University coach Nic Askew isn’t just building a strong program; he’s building something bigger.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
In this edition: the jaws of history; war and piece(s); the last day of camp; stay a while; picture me rollin’.
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I Placed my First Wager When I was 10. I’ve Gambled More than $1 Million Since.
“I’ve lost a hell of a lot more than money.”
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The Incandescent Rise of Sofia Camacho
“The wildly talented nonbinary drag artist and runner is aiming for a place on the sport’s most visible stage.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring stories by Willa Köerner, Robyn Ross, Ariel Sabar, Julian Lucas, and Dan Moore.
