What does it mean to be thunderstruck? Jason Kapcala defends his improbable, impractical love.
Open Thread: How Well Do You Separate Art and Artist?
March 29, 2013 By 6 Comments
You love the work; you hate the person who made it. How do you navigate that?
The Grief Performance: Football’s Concussions and Controversies
February 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Ronald Metellus on concussions, Manti Te’o, and the complicity of fandom.
Geek Masculinity and the Spectre of the Fake Geek Girl
November 15, 2012 By 72 Comments
Rachel Edidin looks at what happens when an alternative model of masculinity gives rise to a nasty strain of misogyny.
An Open Letter to Yankee Fans
October 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
CJ Kaplan to Yankees supporters: It’s called losing gracefully. Try it.
Our Football Picks, Week 5: The Great Pumpkin
September 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
Jim Jividen thought he had it figured out. Then his beloved San Francisco Giants went and won the World Series, and he went and got married. All this, plus weekly football picks!
A Crossroads for an Autograph Addict
September 10, 2012 By 3 Comments
Matt Raymond got hooked on the adrenaline rush of proximity to fame.
In Defense of Hipsters
May 9, 2012 By 44 Comments
What’s so awful about being a hipster? Noah Brand looks into the issue.
Fathers, Sons, and Sports Fandom
April 8, 2012 By 5 Comments
Jacob Tucker’s father did more than just teach him how to be a good fan–he also showed him how to be a good man. Here’s his story.
Yankee Stadium, Behind Tinted Glass
April 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Three average fans got an unexpected taste of luxury at Yankee Stadium. Was it all it’s cracked up to be?
The Masochism of Denver Broncos Fandom
November 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
It’s likely that, eventually, the Broncos are going to shit the bed. The only thing is, as long as there’s some drama, Jason Davis wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Streaker
October 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
Tom Matlack tells the story of a man who ran through the stadiums of Boston without any clothes on.
Sports Matter: Drew Magary
August 29, 2011 By 3 Comments
Drew Magary talks to us about growing up the only sports fan in his family, the price of sportswriting, and the instincts of being a fan.
Derek Jeter Makes Me Feel Old
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What’s it like when the athletes we grew up with begin to retire? Charlie Zegers looks for some answers.
Rooting for Existence
June 24, 2011 By 8 Comments
The Hartford Whalers are no more, but that doesn’t stop Aaron Gordon from considering the team a part of his identity.
“There is a push for women to be their most genuine selves, and yet now there is makeup for men!?”
This is a comment by Cameron Brown on the post “Makeup for Men? Why?”