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Alan Siegel

Alan Siegel is a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C. area. His work has appeared in Slate, Deadspin, and several other publications around his native Boston.

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The Patriots Are My Evil Binky

The Patriots Are My Evil Binky

A longtime New England fan explains why the team has to win this weekend: He's not ready to live in the past.… More »

How to Fix Sports' Concussion Crisis

How to Fix Sports' Concussion Crisis

An interview with Linda Carroll and David Rosner, authors of a book on the brain injury epidemic… More »

Get Over 'Ferris Bueller,' Everyone

Get Over 'Ferris Bueller,' Everyone

John Hughes's most-loved work doesn't hold up 25 years later… More »

'Freaks and Geeks': The Last Great High School TV Show?

'Freaks and Geeks': The Last Great High School TV Show?

The series got adolescence right—and was canceled after just one season… More »

God vs. the World Series: Sandy Koufax's Yom Kippur Sacrifice

God vs. the World Series: Sandy Koufax's Yom Kippur Sacrifice

Forty-five years ago, the Dodgers pitcher sat out the series' first game to observe the holiest day on the Jewish calendar… More »

Roger Federer and the History of Tennis Trick Shots

Roger Federer and the History of Tennis Trick Shots

The superstar made an impressive through-the-legs shot during the first round of the U.S. Open. But he's not the first.… More »

Rex Ryan vs. Eric Taylor: In Praise of Real Football Coaches

Rex Ryan vs. Eric Taylor: In Praise of Real Football Coaches

The New York Jets coach is more profane—and more endearing—than any character Hollywood could dream up… More »

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