The best images from the games by the photographers of Sports Illustrated
A Long History of Olympic Politics
Since the world’s nations started to come together in 1896 to compete, politics have rarely stayed out of the Olympic arena
The Other Olympic Sports
Sprinters, swimmers and tumblers in sequined leotards may drive T.V. ratings in the U.S., but here are five lesser-known Olympic disciplines that draw rabid fans around the world— by Hannah Beech
The Very Worst in Golf Fashion
TIME looks at the sport with the world’s worst dressed athletes
Keeping ScoreGolf
Top 10 Masters Meltdowns
Golf’s biggest tournament has had no shortage of spectacular performances — but also its fair share of big-time collapses. As this year’s quest for the Green Jacket begins, TIME.com looks at the most memorable mishaps in Masters history
Extreme Marathons
All around the world, super athletes test the limits of endurance
Top 10 NCAA Tournament First Round Upsets
The bands. The buzzer-beaters. The unproductive offices. Must be the start of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. To mark this year’s edition, we scoured the record books to select the 10 best first round upsets in tournament history
Keeping ScoreBaseball
The Evolution of Roger Clemens
The greatest pitcher of all-time? Or baseball’s greatest disappointment? We always thought Roger Clemens was a dominant player into his 40s because, well, he just wanted it more than everyone else. But did Clemens’ competitive …
Rafael Nadal On and Off the Court
A look at the life of a sensational Spaniard
Historic Home Runs
Barry Bonds made history Aug. 7 when hit his 756th home run, shattering Hank Aaron’s longstanding record. Here’s a look at other famous home runs in history, the lucky fans who caught them and where the ball ultimately ended up
Women’s Ultimate Fighting
The Evolution of Barry Bonds
How much has Barry Bonds appearance changed through the years?
Top U.S. Open Meltdowns
A look back through the years at the best golfing goof-ups