The Indiana Pacers haven’t been this good in almost a decade, and on Thursday night, the Miami Heat will come to Indiana for Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs. But will Pacers fans even attend?
Manny Pacquiao and Gay Marriage: the Rope-a-Dope Strategy
I couldn’t survive a round with Manny Pacquiao, not for a second. He is a force of nature in the ring, one of the fastest, smartest strategists in boxing, able to change tactics and game plans as a bout progresses. That and his …
Kobe Bryant Leads the Charge Against Charging, and Flopping, in the NBA
It’s a common sight for basketball players to tumble backwards to the hardwood, flopping forcefully to the ground in an effort to fool the refs and draw a charge. It’s a classic “gotcha” play. The practice has been under …
For U.S. Women’s Soccer, the Road to Olympic Gold Goes Through North Korea
The U.S.-North Korea Olympic women’s soccer game on July 31 is sure to draw global attention
Manchester City: Will Summer Shopping for Players Decide Next Season’s League Title, Too?
Premier League champion Manchester City has vowed to spend millions more this summer to further strengthen its already formidable roster — and hopefully win the title again.
Battle of the Hudson: Inside the Rangers-Devils Rivalry
And so it begins. The New York Rangers hosted the New Jersey Devils in Madison Square Garden on Monday night with four victories separating either side from a chance to win the Stanley Cup. The Rangers, the number one ranked team …
He’s Baaack: Inside the Mind of Michael Phelps
He’s already the greatest Olympian of all time. In London he could be come the most decorated one
Q&A: New York Mets Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey
Just this year Dickey, 37, released a memoir, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and starred in a documentary. Oh yeah, he’s also 5-1 for the surprising Mets. A candid conversation with a cerebral guy who throws a funky pitch
NBA Playoffs: Why Lakers-Thunder Is the Series To Watch
Kobe vs. Kevin, World Peace-James Harden Rematch: OKC-LA Has It All
The 17th at Sawgrass Rarely Decides a Winner, So Why All the Criticism?
It’s the most talked about par 3 in golf every year, but the idea that it’s gimmicky or shouldn’t be used in a sudden-death playoff is weak.
Scottish Soccer Fans To American Savior: No Thanks, Yank
American trucking tycoon withdraws his bid for the Glasgow Rangers; why xenophobia could cost Scotland a legendary franchise.
Can Manchester City Finally Win the League or Will Manchester United Spoil the Final Day EPL Party?
As fans across the world prepare to keep tabs on the twists and turns of the final 90 minutes of the 2011/12 season (perhaps slightly more if Sir Alex Ferguson gets his way), Keeping Score offers a preview of the six games that …
Can A Chinese Kicker Make It In the NFL?
Long Ding is trying to be the first China-born player to suit up in the NFL.