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Do Sports Players Control Their Own Bodies?
Why RG3’s decision to play on a hurt knee—and against medical advice—is part of being a sports professional
Are Sports Fans Really Out of Control?
Fans have been unruly lately, but if we focus on specific incidents we lose sight of the overwhelming positive support
Lance Armstrong’s Fall from Grace Tests Livestrong’s Strength
Lance Armstrong had no choice but to stop defending himself if he wanted his foundation to have a chance.
Lance Armstrong: Was He Doping or Experimenting with Science?
Pro athletes are human science experiments, pushing their bodies to new limits. But should they be punished for that?
What’s Riding on a Pony Tail? At the Olympics, A Lot
Gabby Douglas’s hairstyle was shared by the other American gymnasts. So why is she being singled out for critique?
How Penn State Can Move Forward
Now that the NCAA has come down on the football program, here’s what Penn State must do for its future
Baseball’s Hall of Fame Still Matters
After all the scandals that have beset baseball, the Hall of Fame still sets a high standard
The Bias Against Sports Moms
We love hearing stories about the dedication of the mothers of professional athletes, but God forbid they should actually know something about the sport
Are Social Media Changing How Athletes Get Traded?
Players—and fans—are starting to learn about impending trades before they’re official.
Will There Ever Be Another Black America’s Team?
Certain sports teams used to grab a special place in the black collective mind. Do any teams do that today?
Penn State Scandal: Will The Jury Convict Jerry Sandusky?
It seems like an open-and-shut case against a serial child abuser, but it’s hardly a certainty that this trial will end in a conviction
Baseball Is Never Perfect
Players and umpires have their flaws, even while participating in historic moments like the Mets first ever no-hitter