Cover Me, I’m Going In: SI Swimsuit Edition 2012

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Jamie Reidy wonders how little is too little when it comes to bikinis and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

The Wrestler: Man in Full

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A champion wrestler and coach asks the question every day, “What does it mean to be a man?” as he battles a crippling disease.

Is a Good Man Hard to Define?

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Eddie Robinson wanted a place for men to talk about real issues. He thinks he might’ve finally found it.

Sports Matter: Michael Weinreb

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Michael Weinreb talks to us about Penn State football, whether chess is a sport, and watching the Mavs win Game 6 during his wedding.

Fatherhood is a Lifelong Journey

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So, what’s it take to be a good dad? Jim Higley has a few good ideas.

An Ode to Dr. Z

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Paul Zimmerman hasn’t written a word since he suffered multiple strokes. He’s still the best football writer of all time.

The Good Men Sweet 16 in ‘Sports Illustrated’

The Bracket of Brackets

Are we taking this too seriously? Most definitely. But we will become the first 16-seed to knock off a 1.

All-Steroids Team: John Rocker

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We don’t know why Rocker eventually fell apart, but we do know that we need a lefty out of the bullpen.

All-Steroids Team: Ken Caminiti

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This All-Steroids team needs a clubhouse leader with some backbone, and Ken Caminiti is our man.

First Transgender Player Joins NCAA

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Kye Allums, a junior at George Washington University, is the first transgender athlete to play in the women’s basketball league—despite identifying openly as a male.

Don’t Give Money to Amateur Athletes

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If I was a sportswriter, I’d say something like, “This is why we do what we do. For stories like this.”

Are You Ready for Some Football?

While the NFL may have kicked-off lat night with the Saints marching to a 14-9 victory over the Vikings, Sunday isn’t for another two days.  We all know the season really doesn’t start until then, so here’s a bit of reading to get you ready for Week One. ESPN columnist (and fellow Holy Cross alum) Bill [...]

One Man's Sports Illustrated Problem

From the mailbox to the trash—faster than a Clemens heater.