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USA Today Sports / Reuters Klay Thompson Is the NBA’s Most Underappreciated Player
The Warriors’ flashier players tend to command more attention, but Thompson is subtle effectiveness personified.
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Mike Segar / Reuters Novak Djokovic, the Best Player in Men’s Tennis
He deserves the title for his consistency and his defeat of Roger Federer in the U.S. Open men’s final.
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Reuters Staff Stan Wawrinka: Tennis’s Unlikely, Deserving Champion
The Swiss native gave an astonishing performance in the French Open final, belying assumptions about the sport’s biggest players.
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Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP The Frail and Human Roger Federer
The 33-year-old tennis star won't be around forever—but he won't be going quietly.
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Tim Larsen/AP Dave Matthews Band, Happy Rebels
Twenty years ago, the group's studio debut offered a sound like no one else's. Why do their many detractors talk so much about the fan base, instead of the music?
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Jacquelyn Martin / AP Ernie Grunfeld, Unsung Hero of the Washington Wizards' Renaissance
The much-maligned, longtime Wizards GM has quietly assembled a winning, watchable basketball team. Will anybody notice?
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CBS What TV Will Lose When How I Met Your Mother Goes Off the Air
The show's earnest, feel-good stories about love and friendship didn't always win over critics, but they were a refreshing anomaly among contemporary sitcoms.
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AP There's Still Hope for RG3—Just Look at Cam Newton
A sophomore slump after a sensational rookie year doesn't spell the end for Robert Griffin III, as Newton's own highs and lows with the Carolina Panthers have shown.
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Reuters Mariano Rivera's Epic, Legacy-Building Failure
He lost the 2001 World Series for the Yankees—and proved his greatness in the process.
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Al Behrman / AP Can Anyone Beat Rafael Nadal?: The U.S. Open Edition
As another major begins, the Spaniard once again comes in looking unbeatable. But there are a few other guys lurking who could derail him on his way to a Flushing Meadows title.
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Why RG3 Should Speak Up About the Redskins' Team-Name Controversy
An exception to the Washington star's rule against voicing opinions could be good for his legacy—and an example for other athletes who feel pressured to keep their beliefs quiet.
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Rafael Nadal Is Probably Going to Win Another French Open—Oddly Enough
Six months ago, Nadal's star was supposedly fading. But poor play by his rivals, absences throughout the draw, and a recent boost in momentum suggest he'll reclaim his title again.
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The Thing That Made The Office Great Is the Same Thing That Killed It
Its TV-as-catharsis approach to the monotony of office work was groundbreaking, but the show's premise wasn't built to last more than a few seasons.
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In Praise of Nate Robinson, the NBA Playoffs' Surprising Scene-Stealer
The 5'9" Chicago Bulls point guard won't be the most valuable player in the NBA postseason, but thus far, he's its most entertaining.
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The Enduring Lesson of Michigan's Fab Five: Winning Really Isn't Everything
When the revered starters from Michigan's 1992 and 1993 national runner-up teams showed up at this year's title game, they provided a timely reminder that championship wins aren't the only measure of greatness.
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The One Tweak That Would Make March Madness More Exciting
Bubble teams should have to prove themselves in play-in rounds, while small-conference champs should automatically make the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
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The Moral of Super Bowl XLVII: Pay Attention to Special Teams
Punters, kickers, and their colleagues carried the Ravens to a win. Why are they still often unsung?
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The Shocking Rise (and Even More Shocking Fall) of the Redskins
Appreciating just how far RG3 has taken Washington this season means understanding just how bad the team had become.
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The NBA Was Right to Fine the Spurs
Basketball is about more than just winning titles, and the regular season should be taken seriously.
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NFL Coaches Should Stop Risking Players' Health in Blowout Victories
There's no excuse for key first-stringers like Rob Gronkowski getting injured in garbage time.
