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Whether or not there is a boycott, connecting Putin's systematic attacks on LGBT people to the Sochi Olympics is a stroke of political genius

The only thing “rattling” in future generations will be the skeletons of what once comprised the fan-base of this sport.

Enjoy the game. Don't buy food.

We can no longer say that no active male athlete has ever come out of closet. Meet the NBA's Jason Collins.

In most descriptions of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, he’s described as a “one-time boxer.” That doesn’t quite tell the story. Tsarnaev was a two-time New England Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion. Understanding Tsarnaev’s motivations is critical. Just as we shouldn’t accept the racist argument that “culture” is the root cause of gun deaths in Chicago, we should reject the idea that Islam bears any sort of collective responsibility for Tsarnaev’s crimes.

We will run next year because the alternative is too awful to contemplate

No non-profit does buccaneer profiteering quite like the NCAA.

kids, ranging in age from 18 to 22 and branded with corporate logos, are producing this tidal wave of revenue—and they’re not receiving a dime of it.

This year's Super Bowl: e a platform to discuss LGBT rights?