The Texas A&M quarterback, and Heisman winner, is all the talk in college football. But unlike Tebow, he’s no choirboy.
After the All-Star Game, Baseball’s In For A Rough Second Half
Drug suspensions are looming for Alex Rodriguez, and other big-name players.
Meet Jordan Spieth, Golf’s Next Big Thing
The teenage phenom pulled off a feat that no one has accomplished in over 80 years
Another Dark Day For Track And Field
Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell are among those who have tested positive for banned substances. It’s just business as usual for track and field.
Why Qatar is Spending $200 Billion On Soccer
South Africa — a country of some 50 million people — spent around $2.7 billion to stage the 2010 World Cup. Brazil’s 2014 World Cup costs have been rising, and have driven recent mass protests: how can a government pour so much money into sports, when so many citizens lack access to basic health care and education? Brazil has 192
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A National Basketball Championship — For Second Graders
Yes, such a thing exists. TIME takes a trip to the tournament to examines what it says about our youth sports obsession.
Elementary Ballers: 2nd Graders Compete for National Title
21 teams head to Memphis to compete for the title of champion of the second grade Amateur Athletic Union Boys Basketball National Tournament.
Why Sports Teams Can’t Regulate Speech
Major League Soccer is threatening sanctions for unruly fans. One team is offering a good behavior bonus. Why the meddling might not work.
Please Stop Saying Yasiel Puig Shouldn’t Be an All-Star
The Los Angeles Dodgers rookie has the numbers and hype to support his candidacy—what else could possibly matter?
A Brit at Last: How Andy Murray Captured Wimbledon
It had been 77 years since a native son had won the title at the All England Club. Thanks to a splendid Scot, Britain’s wait is over
The Pittsburgh Pirates Are the Best in Baseball. In July. Wake Me Up in September.
The stats say the Pirates will have their first winning season since 1992. But it’s still hard to have faith
NFL Arrests Are Rising. Why That’s A Surprise.
Given all the economic incentives to stay on the field, why are NFL players getting into trouble? And what else can be done to stop bad behavior?
The Latest in the Aaron Hernandez Investigation: Arrests, Tattoos, and Jersey Swaps
The former New England Patriots tight end has been linked to a double-homicide and both of his alleged accomplices have been taken into custody.