Why do our signatures all seem to peak sometime during elementary school? Nick Lehr examines some of the best and worst penmanship in the MLB.
All-Steroids Team: David Ortiz
Ortiz’s rapid ascension to stardom had always somewhat clouded his gaudy numbers and jolly demeanor.
All-Steroids Team: Phil Nevin
Please. Grab your glove, Phil, and take the field—you’re our starting first baseman.
All-Steroids Team: Bret Boone
Boone, Canseco writes, with his “small frame and big arms,” was an “obvious” user.
All-Steroids Team: Brady Anderson
Brady Anderson’s 1996 woke us all up to the Steroid Era.
All-Steroids Team: Brendan Donnelly
After bursting onto the scene at the age of 30, no one was surprised to see Brendan Donnelly’s name on the Mitchell Report.
Andy Crane on Fox 25
Andy Crane is the good man of the week.
The All-Steroids Team: Gary Matthews Jr.
We Make the A**holes
Roethlisberger, like every other egomaniac sports hero, can continue to do whatever the hell he wants—because he can. Because we let him.
Why ‘Scared Straight’ Still Works
Prison life is horrific, and for young offenders, it’s even worse. More than 30 years after its release, “Scared Straight” continues to act as a deterrent.
Doc Talks: ‘Candyman’
Great ideas are hard to come by. Getting credit for them can be even harder. David Klein, the inventor of the Jelly Belly jellybean, is the subject of our next Doc Talk piece.
Behind ‘The Fighter’ With Filmmaker Keith Dorrington
Keith Dorrington left a lucrative career to pursue his love of film. His documentary about a local boxer’s comeback inspired the award-winning feature film “The Fighter.”
Keeping the Faith: A Love Letter to the Futile Franchises
When the going gets tough, auctioning your loyalty isn’t an option.
Doc Talks: ‘Unattached’
The Jewish Orthodox community in New York City has a crisis on its hands: too many young people aren’t getting married.
Doc Talks: ‘The Marina Experiment’
Marina Lutz’s father recorded every interaction with his daughter for the first 16 years of her life. After his death, Marina made a documentary.
Getting Into Harvard Is Easier Than You Think
Adam Wheeler, the 24-year-old who faked his way into Harvard, was sentenced to probation—and psychotherapy.