How a TIME 2010 honoree didn’t quietly cede the mantle of representing the global game
Keeping ScoreCollege Sports
In The Presence of Tennessee Basketball Coach Pat Summitt
A TIME writer recalls encountering the legendary coach, who stepped down on Wednesday, in a more casual setting—and enjoying every minute of it.
Keeping ScoreOlympics
100 Days Until London: US Olympic Team Stitches Together Fundraising Effort
Unlike most countries, the U.S. does not offer direct government support to athletes. A new initiative tries to close the funding gap
Are the Boston Red Sox In Crisis? And Can Bobby Valentine and Kevin Youkilis Recover?
One of the many entertaining takeaways from Michael Lewis’s Moneyball was a little nugget of information about the Boston Red Sox’s Kevin Youkilis. He acquired the accurate nickname of the Greek God of Walks due to his propensity …
Keeping ScoreTIME 100
Good Sports: Six Athletes Named To The TIME 100
This year’s honorees define the meaning of influence
Want Your Kids To Be Swimmers? Watch Out.
Why swimming is such a challenging sport for kids – and their parents. Still, you can learn invaluable lessons in the pool
European Champion’s League Soccer: Will a Mourinho Team Best Barcelona?
Jose Mourinho’s obsession with beating Barcelona may have reached Captain Ahab proportions since he took over as coach of Real Madrid two years ago, but — statistically at least — his chances of getting one over his Catalan …
As Protests Continue to Flare, Should Formula One Be Returning to Bahrain?
Formula One is under pressure again to call off its race in Bahrain where anti-government protesters continue to press for political reforms. Unlike last year, however, F1 is determined to hold the race—despite the potential backlash.
Why The Pittsburgh Penguins – And Their Fans – Hate The Philadelphia Flyers
As the Flyers and Penguins slug it out in a first round series, our correspondent – who once toiled in the Steel City – traces the roots of Keystone state scorn
Extreme Heat Forces Caution Flag for Boston Marathon
In the days leading up to the Boston Marathon, race officials had their eyes carefully trained not just on finish line preparations but the weather forecast. With temperatures in Boston expected to peak as high as 86 degrees …
Keeping ScoreFootball
Eli Manning for SNL? Really?
Eli Manning no longer needs any quarterbacking tips from big brother Peyton. But he can probably use a comedy lesson from him.
French Bad Boy Nicolas Anelka Takes Over Chinese Soccer Team
Can the controversial Frenchman steer his Chinese club to glory in his first stint at management?
Keeping ScoreFootball
Why the New Orleans Saints Lead the NFL In Confusion
Next up in the New Orleans Saints drama: who will receive the cherished title of interim-interim head coach?