Brick Johnson wields a sure, swift sword, and even if he didn’t wield this one, it’s nice to think he did without even ...

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It was October of 1988, and the Philadelphia Eagles were headed to their first NFC East title since the 1980 season. It ...

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For a classic rivalry said to have lost its juice, Thursday night’s UConn-Tennessee game sure felt plenty juiceful. In front of a season-record crowd at home, the No. 19 Lady Vols took down the No. 5 ...

I have other stuff to talk to my therapist about, luckily, but there is a part of me that feels churlish and a little silly ...

Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to ban trans athletes from competing in girls and women’s sports. A few hours ...

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