Ryan M. Rodenberg
Conspiracy String Theory: How New Technology Killed American Men's Tennis
A barely-remembered change in tennis string technology played a major role in ending the Golden Era of American men's tennis. No, really.
The Shield Stands Alone: Why Does the NFL Hate Sports Gambling?
Every major American sports league is starting to favor legalized sports gambling. Except for the NFL. A rigorous review of the league's history reveals why.
Brain Doping, Baseball, and a Supreme Court Justice's Crystal Ball
About 10 percent of MLB players are allowed to use cognitive-enhancing drugs. This is happening with MLB's full consent. How did we get here?
Brad Johnson May Have Broke a Federal Law Before Super Bowl XXXVII
He admitted to paying off clubhouse attendants to tamper with footballs, in possible violation of the Sports Bribery Act of 1964.
That Time Paul Tagliabue Played in a Fixed College Basketball Game
The former NFL boss was right to make game-fixing an issue. He knows what playing in a fixed game feels like.
