The stars gather in Los Angeles, a team moves to Brooklyn, a commissioner shapes his legacy: we break down the 2012-2013 NBA season.
Steel Yourselves for This Week’s NFL Lessons
Pittsburgh prevails, and the Falcons continue to fly.
How Sports Can Forecast the Presidential Election
What LSU-Alabama, the Washington Redskins, and the presence of the word “Big” in the conference affiliation of the NCAA men’s hoop champ – yes, the presence of the word “Big” in the conference affiliation of the NCAA men’s hoops …
Behind the Story: TIME’s Catherine Mayer Discusses Italy’s Mercurial Striker, Mario Balotelli
Catherine Mayer and Stephan Faris interviewed Manchester City and Italy’s gifted yet troubled forward Mario Balotelli to discuss race, the secret to taking great penalties and the burdens of football superstardom
Brooklyn Nets: An NBA Debut, Delayed By Sandy
Brooklyn gears up for the Nets, and the new Barclays Center. Will they be worth the wait?
How Hurricane Sandy Is Impacting Sports
Travel plans disrupted; high school events rescheduled
As the NFL Returns to London, Can Stan Kroenke Have Success in Soccer and Football?
Two of the businessman’s sporting interests vied for his attention in London this past weekend
Words We Never Thought We’d Hear: David Stern to Step Down
The NBA commissioner is stepping down. Though he’s not always beloved, he’ll be missed.
The World Series in Pictures
TIME’s photo editors bring you the best pictures and the key moments of Major League Baseball’s 2012 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers.
Giants Pitching Pariah Barry Zito Leads San Francisco to Game One World Series Win
A Giants fan reflects upon the remarkable resurgence of Barry Zito
Do the NHL’s Islanders Belong in New York City?
A struggling suburban hockey franchise is moving into a new hip Brooklyn home. But are the Isles a good fit for the Big Apple?
Should Women Basketball Players Shoot On Lower Rims?
Geno Auriemma, coach of UConn and the U.S. women’s national team, recommends lowering the baskets to increase the popularity of women’s hoops. Why that likely won’t happen.
The Comeback Kings: Highlights from Week 3 of the Champions League
The main talking points as the Champions League returns