Hoop Dreams: Basketball Oral Histories, Vol. 2
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Hoop Dreams: Basketball Oral Histories, Vol. 2

From MJ's infamous retirement pick-up games in Chicago, or Kobe Bryant becoming the youngest starter in NBA All-Star history at 19, to Lebron's one-foot floater from 15 feet away to beat the buzzer. These are the stories, from the locker room to the court, from some of the best players in the league.
 
Beanball! Baseball Oral Histories, 2nd Inning
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Beanball! Baseball Oral Histories, 2nd Inning

From the Cubs' bunt heard 'round the world, to the Learjet that got Sammy Sosa in a toga, to how the 1994 players strike canceled the World Series for the first time in 90 years. Here are the stories, both on and off the field, of America's pastime from the players, coaches and managers who played the game.
 
'Yo, Adrian!' Sports Movies Oral Histories, Round 2
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'Yo, Adrian!' Sports Movies Oral Histories, Round 2

Did you know that Will Ferrell and Sacha Baron Cohen made out in front of actual NASCAR fans at Talladega Superspeedway? Or that Sly Stallone accused “The Karate Kid” screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen of ripping off his “Rocky” script? Or that Bill Murray ad-libbed his entire performance in "Kingpin"? These stories and more from the making of some classic sports flicks.
 
Fore! Golf Oral Histories
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Fore! Golf Oral Histories

It's been called the game of kings—and more than a few presidents—and it's Scotland's greatest contribution to the world after the raincoat. From Jack Nicklaus's historic '86 Masters win to Tiger's first hole-in-one and beyond, these oral histories will keep you in the fairway every time.
 
Are the Balls Just for Show?
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Are the Balls Just for Show?

The Ball family is loud and lives in the spotlight. Is LaVar Ball, the patriarch, shrewd or crazy for raising three sons he says are headed for NBA stardom and promoting them endlessly? Is Lonzo the Lakers’ next great point guard? Who are LiAngelo and LaMelo? Will Big Baller Brand disrupt the sneaker market or go bust? Can you build a basketball dynasty by speaking it into existence?
 
The Sports Careers Cut Tragically Short
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The Sports Careers Cut Tragically Short

How do you remember the athletes who never got to finish their careers—from Roberto Clemente, who died helping earthquake survivors in Nicaragua after notching his 3,000th hit, to Hank Gathers, who collapsed on the court for Loyola Marymount, to Sean Taylor, murdered in the middle of an All-Pro season with the Washington Redskins? It's mourning on the playing field for stars who never got to say goodbye.
 
Sports Takes a Knee
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Sports Takes a Knee

An unprecedented weekend in sports. Donald Trump called for NFL players to be fired if they kneeled during the national anthem. And then more kneeled than ever before. The president said the Golden State Warriors aren’t welcome at the White House, and they RSVP’d no anyway.
 
Can a Soccer League Be Too Rich for Its Own Good?
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Can a Soccer League Be Too Rich for Its Own Good?

TV deals have made the English Premier League the wealthiest soccer league in the world but can money buy happiness? The EPL has expanded its global footprint and priced out some British fans. Is English soccer better off if the rich clubs get richer but the grassroots teams feel left behind? The EPL has more money and more problems.
 
A-Rod's Second (Second) Act
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A-Rod's Second (Second) Act

Alex Rodriguez was a wunderkind, a cheater, a no-doubt Hall of Famer, an MLB pariah. But baseball's most controversial star has found a way to redefine himself again and again. His latest makeover: a budding TV career.
 
The NBA's Summer Fling
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The NBA's Summer Fling

Summer League is a Las Vegas basketball bacchanal. For years, it was a niche convention for NBA insiders, and the fringe playing for a way in. After ratings and attendance jumps, it's the NBA's breakout star. Its pull into mainstream has helped turn the league into a nearly year-round sport.
 
Game, Set, Match, Federer
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Game, Set, Match, Federer

With two more Grand Slam titles at age 35, Roger Federer has 19 for his career and no plans to slow down. For some, watching him is a religious experience. To many, he’s simply the greatest male tennis player ever.