AltWeeklies Wire
The Dallas Mavericks Go for Broke, But Where Is it Getting Them?new
The Mavericks are still trying to figure out how to win. Still haunted by their monumental implosion. And yes, still affected -- in psychological scars and philosophical strategy -- by that final 6:34 in Miami 32 months ago.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-09-2009 |
Sports
How Weird Is Stephon Marbury?new
Brace yourselves, Boston, for the Starbury show, starring Stephon Marbury -- perhaps the strangest pro-athlete ever to suit up in a Celtics uniform.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
03-05-2009 |
Sports
Lance Armstrong Tells Us Why He's Back in the Racenew
Now in the early stages of his comeback, after three and a half years of retirement, Armstrong is back after retiring from the sport in 2005 -- pitching his message of cancer awareness. Beginning Saturday in Sacramento, he will pedal much of the length of the state in the Amgen Tour of California.
Sacramento News & Review |
James Raia |
02-17-2009 |
Sports
How Spring Training Gradually Forced Arizona to Decrease Discriminationnew
An overt act of racism in Florida helped bring spring training baseball to Tucson more than 60 years ago -- even though this small Southwestern city was far from being immune to racial prejudice.
Tucson Weekly |
Dave Devine |
02-12-2009 |
Sports
Solo Mission to the South Polenew
Todd Carmichael races against time, frostbite and insanity to become the first American to slog 700 miles to the South Pole -- alone.
The Inlander |
Jacob H. Fries |
02-12-2009 |
Sports
Minneapolis Skier's Cross-Country Career Hasn't Been Easynew
In her race toward the Olympics, Caitlin Compton has battled poverty, family illness, and a system that favors younger athletes.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Erin Carlyle |
02-11-2009 |
Sports
Can Lionel Hollins Turn the Memphis Grizzlies Around?new
When Lionel Hollins' hire was made official, it was greeted with a mix of confusion and derision by all but the coach's most ardent local supporters. But if Hollins seemed (or seems) like a bad hire, the Grizzlies organization has only itself to blame for that perception.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
02-06-2009 |
Sports
A Pro Gambler's Guide to Gaming the Super Bowlnew
Professional gambler "Noah" knows how the average bettor can make a mint on the big game. Only he's no average bettor.
Seattle Weekly |
Damon Agnos |
01-26-2009 |
Sports
If Parkour Ever Takes Off, Michael 'Frosti' Zernow Could be One of its First Starsnew
Thousands of people are believed to practice parkour in the US, and Frosti is one of the most widely recognized. At five-foot-eight with a sinewy build, multiethnic features, and short black hair that's often pushed into a fauxhawk, he has a distinctive look.
Chicago Reader |
Rich Knight |
01-12-2009 |
Sports
Busting Balls: 20 Ways To Improve Sportsnew
We blow the whistle on the ridiculous rules and quirks that make the games lame.
Boston Phoenix |
Lance Gould |
01-09-2009 |
Sports
The World's Best Distance Runners are from East Africa, but They Train in Santa Fenew
Since 2002, 20 runners from around the world have paid nearly $1,000 to train for a week in the high, dry air of Santa Fe, at the beginning of each August, at Dr. Jon Woo's high-altitude running school, Camp Marafiki.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Charles Bethea |
01-08-2009 |
Sports
Can a Kimbo Slice Protege Become a Ghetto Superstar?new
Dhafir Harris could be on his way to becoming the Dana White of the ghetto. White is the pugnacious ex-boxing trainer who transformed MMA from a fringe sport into a multimillion-dollar business through Ultimate Fighting Championship. Harris believes he can blaze a similar path by putting on backyard brawls.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
12-15-2008 |
Sports
Great Lakes Surfers Pay No Mind to Frigid Tempsnew
We go to Duluth, Minn., to see what kind of brave souls partake of winter boarding.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Bradley Campbell |
12-10-2008 |
Sports
MMA's Unsung Pioneer: 'Grapple Girl' Michelle Farrownew
Women's MMA is finally on the up, but at 42, Farrow's past her fighting prime -- and she's facing the fact that other women will reap the benefits she's sown in bruises and blood.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
11-11-2008 |
Sports
Pole Dancing: Good for the Body, But What About a Woman's Soul?new
In the last few years, pole dancing has emerged from strip clubs to become a nationwide exercise trend. But how powerful can a woman be when she's dangling by a leg and touching her "teaser"?
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
11-10-2008 |
Sports
