After Amar’e Stoudemire smashed his hand through a fire extinguisher case following the New York Knicks’ loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs, leaving him out of action for an untold number of games, TIME takes a …
Athletes
8 Philandering Athletes
As Tiger tries to make a comeback at the Masters, TIME takes a look sports stars who may not have always been faithful to their wedding vows
Will The UK’s Olympic Uniforms Cost The Brits Medals?
Did the designer Stella McCartney disadvantage Team GB by not including more red in their Olympic outfits?
Gary Carter: A Baseball Career in Photos
The Hall of Fame catcher’s 21-year career included numerous awards and legendary moments
The Experts Weigh In: Messi May Be the Best of All Time — Except for One Thing
TIME talks to a host of pundits about the wondrous abilities of the 24-year-old Argentine
Happy Birthday, Muhammad Ali: 70 Iconic Images for 70 Years
On his 70th birthday, TIME presents 70 iconic images (and one for good luck!) of the boxing legend and Civil Rights activist, as athletes, celebrities and photographers recall their favorite memories of The Greatest
My Fearless Sports Predictions for 2012
From the NBA to the NHL to the future of Andrew Luck, here are TIME’s top predictions for the year in sports. Just don’t take them to the bank
Top 10 Sports Superstitions
From the playoff beard to lucky shorts, sport stars are fond of using of unconventional measures to ensure their team’s success in the big game. As the 2011 World Series kicks off, TIME takes a look at superstitions that have …
Top 10 Disgraced Athletes
Baseball star Roger Clemens was just acquitted of all charges of lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs during his 23-second career. Although he walks away with a not guilty verdict, Clemens’s reputation was …
30 Legends of Women’s Tennis: Past, Present and Future
Rebel, survivor, pinup, sweetheart, pit bull, rock chick, ice queen: female tennis players sure seem to get labeled a lot. And while that kind of media sizzle makes tournaments like Wimbledon a hot ticket, it doesn’t begin to sum …
Why Sports in LA Are in Disarray
Major League Baseball is taking over the Dodgers. Pro football is a distant memory, and the Clippers are a joke. What is it about the the country’s second-largest market that makes it the top sporting disaster area?
Prison to Pro Bowl: The Meaning of Michael Vick
He was once an imprisoned pariah. Now, after an MVP-caliber season, he’s playing in the Pro Bowl. What lessons has Michael Vick taught us?
Don’t Go, Ochocinco! Football Star to Change Name Back
So what, exactly, is going to happen with the Ocho Cinco News Network?