As usual, this year’s U.S. Open will conclude on Father’s Day — which often makes the winner even more emotional. TIME takes a look at some tender moments.
At U.S. Open, The Grass Man Has The Power
The Merion superintendent — and Mother Nature — controls the course conditions
Boston Evangelicals React To Tim Tebow Signing
What kind of influence will Tebow have in New England’s Christian community?
Why Nike’s New Tiger Woods Ad Is Terribly Confusing
Tiger Woods tells his Twitter followers, in a new Nike ad, that golf is a sport. Why would we think otherwise? Hmmmm…
The Spectacular and the Sublime: LeBron’s Block and Mauer’s Grab
After a weekend filled to the brim with impressive feats of athleticism, two stand above the rest. But only one can be king.
Ex-USC Football Player: How My Coach Called Me A “Motherf—-r” for Going to Class
A new film, produced by a former USC defensive lineman, will try to shake up college sports
Why Djokovic’s French Open Loss Is A Win for Men’s Tennis
Rafael Nadal’s five-set semifinal victory over Novak Djokovic earned him a shot at his eighth French Open title. It also proved he can be beaten at Roland Garros
Why The Latest Doping Scandal Won’t Really Hurt Baseball
According to ESPN, major league baseball is preparing to suspend a slew of players for doping, including Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun. Why the game will go on.
Hoops Heaven: Heat And Spurs To Meet In NBA Finals
LeBron James (surprise!) leads the Miami Heat to a Game 7 rout over Indiana.
Want To Get Paid As A College Athlete? Go Fishing
Unlike most college sports, angling can pay off
Money for Nothing: Rutgers Scandal Shines Bad Light on College Sports Search Firms
A newspaper uncovered serious allegations against Rutgers’ new AD. The school’s search firm didn’t. Is that money well spent?
Latest Rutgers Scandal: Does Verbal Abuse Have A Place In Society?
New Rutgers athletic director Juile Hermann says speaks of a “canyon” between intensity and abuse. Why it’s actually a tightrope.
Fighting for Their Olympic Future: Wrestlers Face Off to Save the Sport
The U.S., Russia and Iran, once and future foes, grapple with a common goal of keeping wrestling in the Olympics.