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Ball Busters

May 10, 2011

Transform into your league’s MVP by wielding one of these slow-pitch punishers, as tested by the world’s most overqualified recreational softball player, former big-leaguer Eric Byrnes.

One Epic Ride

May 6, 2011

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Turning his cruiser into a cruise missile, competitive longboarder Kyle Chin slides around hairpins at speeds upward of 60 mph. Watch the footage…and try not to drop your jaw.

The Ferocious Life and Tragic Death of a Super Bowl Star

May 3, 2011

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On May 2, Boston University doctors who examined Dave Duerson's brain tissue announced that he was suffering from a "moderately advanced" case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated blows to the head, when he committed suicide in February. In our May issue, on newsstands, Paul Solotaroff and Rick Telander cover Duerson's once-charmed life and sad end.

Killer Commuters

April 29, 2011

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We endured rain, sleet, and worse (New York City drivers) to find the best urban bike for every kind of rider. Plus: Add some smart new gear to your cycling arsenal.

The Big Drop

April 17, 2011

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This past October, in the jungle about 200 miles east of his home in Mexico City, 23-year-old Rafa Ortiz took a 128-foot plunge in his kayak down Big Banana Falls. Ortiz talked to us about his epic drop.

Dominate the Diamond

April 8, 2011

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Step up your slow-pitch game by stepping to the plate with the latest gear.

Golf Gone Wild

April 7, 2011

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The gentleman’s game has gotten a little feral, with fairways at 10,000 feet, courses doubling as safaris, and ways to play that will have you sprinting to the green. No wonder we love where the sport is going. Here are five ways to make the most of it.

Is This Man Too Smart for Baseball?

March 24, 2011

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Buck Showalter has an obsessive mind for the game. That’s been both his greatest strength — and his undoing.

Teeing Up

March 15, 2011

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Two extreme golf courses, four of America’s coolest municipal links -- where you can play a round and have a couple beers afterward for less than $50 -- and gear to help you master the gentleman's game.

A Guide to Surviving March Madness

March 11, 2011

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Matt Taibbi's bracket-filling approach to the NCAA tourney is not so much about picking the winners as minimizing the pain.

The Fighter and the Damage Done

March 2, 2011

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Where the movie leaves off is where the real Dicky Eklund’s story begins — but with twice the menace and half the charm.

The 10 Greatest Athlete Comebacks

February 27, 2011

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Some were victims of bad luck; others have only themselves to blame. But they all returned strong when lesser men would have become casino greeters. By Sean Cunningham

How to Throw a Dart

February 8, 2011

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Mark Dudbridge (World Masters Champion, Ireland Open Champion, and World Championship Finalist) makes his living by the dart, and says that with just a few tweaks to your grip and throwing motion — along with some gear upgrades for an added edge — you can enhance your game dramatically.

Behind the Scenes at the Super Bowl

February 3, 2011

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Fox Sports is preparing for Sunday's game like an NFL head coach. Director Rich Russo lays out his playbook for the biggest production on TV.

A New Boarding Mecca

January 28, 2011

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Jackson Hole’s death-defying couloirs and thigh-high powder were the perfect raw material for the Stash, a recently opened 15-plus-acre snowboard park. Here are six highlights of what it has to offer.