Paul Flannery
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24 great books for quarantined sports fans
From ‘Ball Four’ to ‘Out of Sight’, here are a few books you can come back to over and over again → Read More
50 miles by foot: Time for a run
With a training cycle complete but no race to run, finishing the journey alone is the only option. → Read More
Zen, Ultra-running and the Art of Suffering
This piece is dedicated to the memory of Keihland Haft and Sammy Collins. If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. ... → Read More
What Kevin Garnett’s Hall of Fame career taught me about basketball
Beyond the manic intensity and primal screams, revealed a player devoted to his craft and the art of winning → Read More
People are running marathons in 20-foot yards and tiny living rooms to cope with isolation
You don’t need a course to run far. Just some open space or a treadmill will do just fine. → Read More
A yogi explains how to get the most out of yoga at home
Yogi Rebecca Pacheco tells us how to create a mindful space in your home during isolation. → Read More
50 miles by foot: What now?
If running offers salvation, why does choosing to run feel so conflicted? → Read More
I rewatched Game 5 of the 2004 ALCS and it was magical
It took nearly six hours and 14 innings, but the Red Sox made it happen. → Read More
How to build a home gym with under $200
Missing the gym? Here’s how you can construct a killer home workout system. → Read More
Your guide to enjoying outdoor spaces responsibly during social isolation
It’s on all of us. → Read More
50 miles by foot: Running through anxiety
During a pandemic it helps to have a plan. → Read More
The beauty of Trevor Ariza’s hipcheck after Trae Young tried to nutmeg him
The veteran Ariza let Trae Young know where he can take his nutmegs. → Read More
What to watch at the United States Olympic marathon trials
With three Olympic spots up for grabs, both the men’s and women’s race are set for high drama in Atlanta. → Read More
50 miles by foot: Rest, recovery and regret
Getting sick during training is the worst. Getting healthy requires a mental overhaul. → Read More
50 miles by foot: A spiritual quest through the hills
Hill work is a difficult, but essential, part of training. How one runner transforms it from drudgery into a journey of discovery. → Read More
The Warriors can save Andrew Wiggins, if he lets it happen
The Warriors offer Andrew Wiggins a reset. → Read More
Trading Mookie Betts is unforgivable
The Red Sox just dealt a homegrown superstar entering his prime because they were too cheap to pay him. → Read More
MLB players’ battle against collusion goes back decades. Meet one of its key early figures.
George Nicolau served an invaluable role as a labor arbitrator across sports, and helped save baseball from itself. → Read More
What Kobe Bryant could have accomplished in retirement
Kobe Bryant’s death leaves his story unfinished. → Read More
Delonte West doesn’t deserve to suffer like this
The first time I met Delonte West was his sophomore year at Saint Joseph’s University when he and Jameer Nelson were emerging as the best backcourt in the country. They were a great duo. While Jameer was cool, Delonte ran hot. Nelson ran the show, but West could turn a game on a dime with his lockdown defense and shooting. The 2004 Hawks were simply the most fun college basketball team I have… → Read More