Fanatics
Supporters Groups Tread a Thin Line Between Fanaticism and Hooliganism
Toronto FC supporter group Inebriatti learned this lesson the hard way, leading to their status being revoked by the Major League Soccer club.
Meet the 'Coaster Geeks' Who Travel the World Trying Out Roller Coasters
There's a global community of people who pick their favorite rides like football fans pick their teams—getting tattoos, writing songs, and collecting merchandise in tribute.
Soccer as a Religion: The Church of Maradona
As founders of the Church of Maradona, two soccer fanatics have reinvented the idea of a fan club, creating instead a full-fledged religion around Argentine player Diego Maradona.
Papal Infallibility Is a Problem for the Catholic Church
Among the many beliefs that members of the Catholic Church hold is “papal infallibility.” Benedict's resignation is the first instance the Church has had to deal with two people holding infallibility at the same time, which is troublesome.
Telling Wrestling Fans That Wrestling Isn't Real
Fire-hosing innocent people with my bitterness at the WWE's big London party.