Olympic wrestler Helen Maroulis: My darkest secret
Helen Maroulis became the first American woman to win Olympic wrestling gold in Rio, but she reveals her struggles with fear in hopes of inspiring others.
Jared Allen’s unlikely path to bull riding success
Since 2012, Allen had carved out a sizable name for himself in the sport of bull riding after partnering with the Professional Bull Riders series and owning the circuit’s most feared bucking bull, Air Time.
Why professional athletes are actually underpaid
To understand why professional athletes are underpaid, we need to understand where sports fits into today’s society and how the industry has grown.
Texans' Pro Bowl tackle Duane Brown: Why I stand with Colin Kaepernick
Taking a knee or raising a fist in support of change is more than a symbol. It’s a means to start a critical dialogue.
Justin Forsett: I helped myself by helping others
Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett has learned over his NFL career that the key to helping himself is to help others in need.
Remembering 9/11: The inextricable link between football, war
Fifteen years since 9/11, football has been more than a sport; it’s been the medium to relay America’s military response to the trauma of terrorism.
Fisher: I'm honored to be part of Shaq's career
Derek Fisher took a stroll down memory lane and reflected on private moments with his former teammate Shaquille O'Neal, who is set to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Gosling: Top 9 moments of my forgettable MLB career
Retired MLB pitcher Mike Gosling describes his favorite moments from five seasons in MLB.
Von Miller: Without creativity, sports are dead
Von Miller of the reigning Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos believes that creativity has gotten him this far—and will carry him to the next level.
Sidney Crosby: How I'm preparing to keep the Cup
Sidney Crosby writes about the Penguins' midseason turnaround last year and his plan to keep the Stanley Cup in Pittsburgh.
Serge Ibaka: My crazy summer
In a first-person essay, Serge Ibaka talks about Oklahoma City's loss to Golden State in the Western Conference Finals and his trade to Orlando this summer.
Vince Young: In Texas, football is all about family
Ten years after winning a national championship with the Texas Longhorns, quarterback Vince Young looks back on the impact of his home state had on him.
Where are the female leaders in sports?
The International Olympic Committee—and other sports governing bodies—need to prioritize gender inclusion.
Will America ever tire of Charles Barkley’s clumsy act?
Charles Barkley walks in a long line of celebrities to whom society grants exemption from the fundamental moral codes we champion
Mark Prior: No regrets about MLB career, no one to blame
Ten years after my last MLB pitch, people still think about the hype and the potential when they hear my name. And, inevitably, the injuries. So fine, let’s talk about it.
A belly and a bat: The last ride of David Ortiz
As David Ortiz prepares for his final season, we get one last chance to enjoy his irreverent, excellent, slightly unbelievable career.