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John Elway once passed on a chance for a big stake in the Denver Broncos
John Elway has a big role with the Broncos as executive vice president and general manager, but he passed on something greater years ago, Darren Rovell writes.
ESPN on Disability
The astonishing stories behind New York City Marathon's final finishers
These runners slogged through 26.2 miles in New York on Sunday -- some on crutches, some in wheelchairs. And they don't do it for bragging rights.
ESPN on Korea
The great Korean bat flip mystery
MLB's code is clear: Flip your bat and you'll pay. But in South Korea, flips are an art. How does this alternate world exist? And what does it say about us? Writer Mina Kimes trekked across South Korea with illustrator Mickey Duzyj to unravel the mystery.
ESPN on LGBTQIA
No distractions -- An NFL veteran opens up on his sexuality
There is not a single openly LGBTQ player in the NFL. Defensive end Ryan Russell wants to change that. "Whatever I was to you before this letter, I'm still that now. We just know each other a little…
ESPN on Running
6 things I've learned as a slow runner
Lisa Swan describes her running pace as "turtle-like" -- and she's had to deal with plenty of condescending comments on the race course. But she's also gotten more out of the sport than she ever…
ESPN on Sports
From butterflies to Bobby Knight: The mysterious forces behind Coach K's last run
As Mike Krzyzewski begins his final tournament run, the Duke legend carries with him the love and loss that made him who he is -- and who he isn't.
Gregg Popovich, an NBA legend: Stories you've never heard about the San Antonio Spurs, Team USA coach
From elaborate dinners to the jacket off his back to a movie on penguins, ESPN uncovers what we didn't know about the 73-year-old Spurs coach who is tied for the most wins in NBA history.
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Rob Manfred wants you to know: He doesn't hate baseball, he wants to save it
In a series of exclusive interviews, the MLB commissioner talks about cheating scandals, rules changes and his plans to return the game to a crisper form of itself.
The young Yankees fan who lost his autographs
On March 19, an 11-year-old Yankees fan lost his beloved autograph collection at a spring training game. He still can't believe what happened next.
Sources: Commanders boss Snyder claims 'dirt' on NFL owners
Multiple NFL sources say they've been told that embattled Commanders owner Dan Snyder instructed his law firms to hire private investigators to look into owners and league execs. His attorneys deny…
Why grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana lose weight playing chess
You wouldn't think that chess players, who sit for hours on end and only extend their arms from time to time, would struggle with weight loss. But they do. Inside the very real, very bizarre metabolic…
Googly eyes, Sasquatch suits and a runaway booger: Welcome to the Mascot Hall of Fame
Behind the former Phillie Phanatic's quest to harness the power of fun -- and why he thinks it has found a new purpose in a post-pandemic world.
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