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How Pacman Jones, NFL Poster Boy for Bad Behavior, Stepped in for Fallen Teammate’s Family
“Years ago, after the accident, when Pacman promised Loleini he’d do anything for Slim’s family, he meant it.”
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How a Ticket from Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls Debut Became Priceless
“Every ticket can tell you a story. I’m someone who’s about relationships and experiences. And that’s what tickets are to me.”
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Inside the NBA’s Great Generation War
“Not so long ago, retired NBA stars could put on a suit, go on ESPN, and lay into the next generation of young players with little pushback. Then something shifted.”
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Joe Montana Was Here
“No. 16 is no longer what it once was. Joe Montana now must be something else.”
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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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When a Marathon Isn’t Extreme Enough, Run Backwards
“Or dressed as a candy bar, or with a pineapple on your head. Meet the wave of runners aiming for a different kind of record.”
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Barry Horowitz Pats Himself on the Back
“Pro wrestling’s most outwardly Jewish performer on his legacy, jabronis, and rules for life.”
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How the 1% Runs an Ironman
“Inside the world of Ironman XC, which makes the endurance contest a little more endurable — for executives who can afford to pay.”
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Braydon Bringhurst Versus the Beast
“Is this mountain biking’s greatest uphill achievement?”