Topic: Sports

An Olympic Gold Medalist Is Dead After His Boat Capsized During America's Cup Training

AP

A familiar set of questions is being asked after a 72-foot catamaran belonging to Artemis Racing capsized in the San Francisco Bay, trapping a British sailor underwater for ten minutes on Thursday afternoon.

By Ray Gustini

May 13, 2011

Clash of the Hipster Soccer Titans

Only in soccer and only in the Pacific Northwest, would fans battle over being hipsters

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By Ray Gustini

May 11, 2011

A Brief History of the Rogue New York Mets Clubhouse Attendant

There are millions to be made in stolen baseballs, apparently

Comments | 1,415 Views

By Ray Gustini

May 10, 2011

Comment of the Day

Comment of the Day: More Dan Snyder Lawsuit Bait

Two commenters on the Redskins owner's proclivity for legal action

Comments | 560 Views

By Adam Martin

May 6, 2011

Counting Down to Derby Day

A by-the-numbers roundup of facts and news about the Kentucky Derby

Comments | 357 Views

By Alex Eichler

Apr 26, 2011

Everyone Would Like Dan Snyder to Go Away Now

The Redskins owner is still suing the Washington City Paper, but no one's taking him seriously

Comments | 1,200 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 26, 2011

Is the NFL Lockout Over or Not? We Explain

What Judge Susan Nelson's ruling means for football fans

Comments | 2,414 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 21, 2011

After 31 Days, The NFL Lockout Gets First Overheated Nazi Analogy

Former New York Giants criticizes commissioner Roger Goodell's "Gestapo-type" tactics

Comments | 900 Views

By Adam Clark Estes

Apr 21, 2011

What Not To Do After Winning a National Championship

Drop the trophy under a bus, for one thing

Comments | 1,915 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 20, 2011

Debt-Ridden Dodgers Now Major League Baseball's Problem

Baseball is taking over the team from debt-ridden owner Frank McCourt

Comments | 527 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 18, 2011

NBC Might Not Fight for the London 2012 Olympics

New owner Comcast is less eager to pay huge sums to air the Games

Comments | 998 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 15, 2011

No NFL Season, No Problem for Cities with Stupid Stadium Deals

Some cities will actually save money if there's no football this year

Comments | 733 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 13, 2011

Barry Bonds Trial Concludes in Thoroughly Inconclusive Fashion

Conviction on one of four charges

Comments | 1,695 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 13, 2011

The Curious Continuing Comedic Appeal of Norm Macdonald

The comedian's latest venture, Comedy Central's "Sports Show," debuted last night

Comments | 923 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 12, 2011

How Point Shaving Works

An explainer, after two players and an ex-coach are charged with fixing games

Comments | 1,207 Views

By Bryan Hood

Apr 9, 2011

An Embarrassing Ending: Manny Ramirez Retires

After second positive drug test, the tarnished star retires

Comments | 2,605 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Apr 6, 2011

Cartoon

NCAA to Athletes: You'll Thank Us Later

Cartoonist Nick Anderson on rationalizing unpaid talent

Comments | 2,988 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 5, 2011

The Meanest Things Said About Last Night's Ugly NCAA Championship

Connecticut managed to win in a game that made everyone look bad

Comments | 1,207 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Mar 31, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Thursday Columns

On Obama's budget weakness, cyber security, and the value of good teachers

Comments | 1,422 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 29, 2011

Uh-oh: The NCAA Is Getting the 'Frontline' Treatment

Tonight's investigation into the business of March Madness looks terrific

Comments | 1,120 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 28, 2011

A Thrilling NCAA Tournament Has Ruined Everyone's Bracket Fun

Will viewers bother to watch this year's Final Four?

Comments | 737 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Mar 23, 2011

Stat of the Day

Thank NCAA: Richmond Admissions Site Sees 48 Percent More Traffic

The NCAA tournament sparks interest not only in the team, but the school, too

Comments | 89 Views

By Erik Hayden

Mar 22, 2011

After an NFL Upset, Likelihood of Domestic Violence Rises

New study finds a 10 percent rise in domestic violence reports when a local team loses

Comments | 345 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 21, 2011

The Non-Obvious NFL Lockout Losers

Purveyors of chicken wings, video games and gambling are hoping for labor peace

Comments | 551 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 15, 2011

Conservatives Haven't Seen Obama's Bracket But They Hate It

Fighting over the president's NCAA bracket is a cherished Obama White House tradition

Comments | 212 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 11, 2011

The NFL Lockout Starts At Midnight (Unless It Doesn't)

Negotiations between the players union and team owners collapsed again

Comments | 819 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Mar 4, 2011

Good Question!

What's Worse: Real Doping Bust or Taking Your Wife's Diet Pills?

Famous soccer defender Kolo Toure fails his drug test, but not because of steroids...

Comments | 30 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 3, 2011

Comment of the Day

Comment of the Day: SI's Fuzzy Math

New study raises questions, answers none

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 3, 2011

Brandon Davies: A Test Case for the Anti-Sexual Revolution

A conservative writer wants to turn back the clock--one university does just that

Comments | 185 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 3, 2011

The NFL's 'Doomsday Scenario' Is Now Nine Hours Away

Chances for a new collective bargaining before the midnight deadline are slim

Comments | 30 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 2, 2011

Evaluating Sports Illustrated's College Football-Crime Connection

Seven percent of players on top 25 teams had criminal records. Is that bad?

Comments | 34 Views

By John Hudson

Feb 16, 2011

Why Is Lance Armstrong Quitting?

Was it exhaustion or his hunger for activism?

Comments | 172 Views

By Eli Rosenberg

Feb 8, 2011

When Will Football Come Back?

The Super Bowl may have been the last NFL game in 2011 if a new labor contract isn't signed with players. Here' s where the showdown stands.

Comments | 11 Views

By Ray Gustini

Feb 7, 2011

Other Winners and Losers From Last Night's Super Bowl

Aaron Rodgers...good. Harrison Ford...not so good

Comments | 65 Views

By Heather Horn

Feb 4, 2011

Quote of the Day: How the Super Bowl Holds America Together by Pulling It Down

Why we watch football instead of reading Reader's Digest

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By Uri Friedman

Jan 28, 2011

Is Football's Future in Jeopardy?

Can the high-impact sport survive its concussion problem?

Comments | 172 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jan 24, 2011

In Defense of Jay Cutler

Amidst criticism from fellow players, the media rises to the embattled quarterback's defense

Comments | 172 Views

By Erik Hayden

Jan 24, 2011

Remembering Fitness Legend Jack LaLanne

The great popularizer of exercise passes away at age ninety-six

Comments | 862 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jan 18, 2011

Amidst New Collusion Charges, Is NFL Lockout Inevitable?

NFLPA claims owners conspired to keep 2010 salaries low, but will it impact labor talks?

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