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The big game is about more than winner and losers; it can shape our culture and society. We explain how.

Technology
Listen to Steve Ballmer talk about showing Clippers’ games from players’ perspectivesListen to Steve Ballmer talk about showing Clippers’ games from players’ perspectives
Technology

“Software can figure it out,” says the former Microsoft CEO, now owner of the LA basketball team.

By Tess Townsend
Technology
March Madness 2017: How to stream the NCAA tournament liveMarch Madness 2017: How to stream the NCAA tournament live
Technology

You can stream the championship and final four games for free. You may have to pay to stream other games, though.

By Peter Kafka
Sports
Nike’s new athletic hijab makes a political statement, whether it wants to or notNike’s new athletic hijab makes a political statement, whether it wants to or not
Sports

The Pro Hijab shows solidarity with Muslim athletes.

By Lindsay Maizland
Politics
Anti-transgender rules in Texas are forcing a trans boy to compete in girls’ wrestlingAnti-transgender rules in Texas are forcing a trans boy to compete in girls’ wrestling
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Politics

It’s not going well — for his competition.

By German Lopez
Science
Why do Daytona 500 drivers tailgate at 200 mph? Physics.Why do Daytona 500 drivers tailgate at 200 mph? Physics.
Science

The science of drafting in NASCAR.

By Brian Resnick
Technology
An Intel drone got the assist on a vicious dunk at the NBA’s Slam Dunk ContestAn Intel drone got the assist on a vicious dunk at the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest
Technology

Orlando’s Aaron Gordon used a drone to pass him the ball, and it worked out okay.

By Kurt Wagner
Culture
Super Bowl 2017: watch all the movie trailers that aired during the gameSuper Bowl 2017: watch all the movie trailers that aired during the game
Culture

Mutants, superheroes, and transformers …

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Super Bowl commercials: 2017’s winners and losersSuper Bowl commercials: 2017’s winners and losers
Culture

Whether on purpose or not, things got political, fast.

By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
Culture
Watch: Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show reminded America she’s a starWatch: Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show reminded America she’s a star
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Culture

Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show was political, weird, dazzling, and Gaga.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
What to expect from Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime performanceWhat to expect from Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime performance
Culture

There’s one confirmed guest. (Sorry, it’s not Beyoncé.)

By Alex Abad-Santos
Video
How NFL rule changes made linemen giganticHow NFL rule changes made linemen gigantic
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Video

Linemen are a lot bigger than other players. That’s bad news for their health.

By Christophe Haubursin
Technology
This virtual reality startup is training NFL quarterbacks to be the next Tom BradyThis virtual reality startup is training NFL quarterbacks to be the next Tom Brady
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Technology

STRIVR is changing the way athletes prepare to play the world’s most physical sports.

By Kurt Wagner
Super Bowl
7 things you never knew about being a sports camera operator7 things you never knew about being a sports camera operator
Super Bowl

Think you could be a sports camera operator? Learn what it’s really like.

By Phil Edwards
Super Bowl
Why Super Bowl ads are so expensiveWhy Super Bowl ads are so expensive
Super Bowl

It’s not just a big audience; it’s also a unique opportunity.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The business boycotts against North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law are still goingThe business boycotts against North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law are still going
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Politics

A big sports conference said it will not stop boycotting North Carolina until it repeals HB2.

By German Lopez
Technology
The NBA is streaming a game live to Facebook for the first time — but only in IndiaThe NBA is streaming a game live to Facebook for the first time — but only in India
Technology

Sunday’s Warriors v. Kings matchup will be free for Facebook users in India.

By Kurt Wagner
Culture
The best and brightest performances of 2016The best and brightest performances of 2016
Culture

The actors, musicians, and athletes who made this an entertainment year to remember.

By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 4 more
Technology
As the Cavs battled the Warriors, we checked out the NBA’s new fantasy appAs the Cavs battled the Warriors, we checked out the NBA’s new fantasy app
Technology

The iOS and Android app was co-developed with FanDuel.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Fubo is launching a streaming service for sports fans that will include NFL and NBA gamesFubo is launching a streaming service for sports fans that will include NFL and NBA games
World Politics
The Russian government has doped up more than 1,000 athletes, says damning new reportThe Russian government has doped up more than 1,000 athletes, says damning new report
World Politics

It claims elaborate schemes have given Russian athletes an edge for years.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Technology
DraftKings and FanDuel used to hate each other. What happened?DraftKings and FanDuel used to hate each other. What happened?
Technology

A shared enemy happened.

By Kurt Wagner
Culture
Can you make a dull boxing movie? Bleed for This says yes.Can you make a dull boxing movie? Bleed for This says yes.
Culture

The movie gets knocked down and never really gets back up again.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Technology
DraftKings and FanDuel are (officially) mergingDraftKings and FanDuel are (officially) merging
Technology

Barring any regulatory issues, of course.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Step aside, Lebron. This robot taught itself to shoot hoops in two hours.Step aside, Lebron. This robot taught itself to shoot hoops in two hours.
Technology

It’s not ready for the basketball court yet, though.

By April Glaser
Culture
The Chief Wahoo Curse demands Cleveland recognize Native Americans as more than mascotsThe Chief Wahoo Curse demands Cleveland recognize Native Americans as more than mascots
Culture

Cleveland’s World Series loss may be a victory after all.

By Victoria M. Massie
Technology
Intel is buying Voke, which makes virtual reality cameras to capture live sportsIntel is buying Voke, which makes virtual reality cameras to capture live sports
Technology

It’s the latest in a series of moves the chipmaker has made into sports and VR.

By Ina Fried
Technology
If DraftKings and FanDuel merge, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins would be the new CEOIf DraftKings and FanDuel merge, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins would be the new CEO
Technology

FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles would become chairman of the new company.

By Kurt Wagner
Science
The psychology of superstitions, explainedThe psychology of superstitions, explained
Science

Superstitions are universal, and reveal a key conflict in how we think.

By Brian Resnick
Technology
DraftKings and FanDuel are close to mergingDraftKings and FanDuel are close to merging
Technology

The two fantasy sports sites are in serious talks, according to sources.

By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
Technology
The NBA is dishing up a zoomed-in TV feed so mobile viewers can actually see the gameThe NBA is dishing up a zoomed-in TV feed so mobile viewers can actually see the game
Technology

The “mobile view” option will debut this season as an option for League Pass video subscribers.

By Ina Fried
Culture
A New York Giants player admitted to abusing his wife. The team re-signed him anyway.A New York Giants player admitted to abusing his wife. The team re-signed him anyway.
Culture

Did the team’s owner just suggest there’s an acceptable level of domestic violence?

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Technology
The NBA will broadcast more than 25 games in VR this seasonThe NBA will broadcast more than 25 games in VR this season
Technology

They won’t be free, but they will be ad-free.

By Kurt Wagner
The backlash over Colin Kaepernick is just Americans’ refusal to acknowledge racism — again
Explainers

Kaepernick wouldn’t have to take a knee if Americans had listened to black athletes before him.

By Victoria M. Massie
Ruth Bader Ginsburg calls her Kaepernick criticism “inappropriately dismissive and harsh”
Politics

The Notorious RBG admits she didn’t know what Kaepernick’s protest was about when she called it “dumb.”

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Kaepernick on Ruth Bader Ginsburg critique: it’s “disappointing” but common from powerful white peopleKaepernick on Ruth Bader Ginsburg critique: it’s “disappointing” but common from powerful white people
Politics

For Kaepernick, calling his protests “dumb” is a way to “sidestep the real issue.”

By Victoria M. Massie
Bernie Sanders’s lone Senate endorser explains why corporate cash is threatening American politics
Politics

A Q&A with Oregon’s Jeff Merkley.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Ruth Bader Ginsburg respects Colin Kaepernick’s right to protest, but thinks “it’s dumb and disrespectful”Ruth Bader Ginsburg respects Colin Kaepernick’s right to protest, but thinks “it’s dumb and disrespectful”
Politics

The Notorious RBG is the latest Colin Kaepernick critic.

By Victoria M. Massie
Full transcript: Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless on Recode Media
Technology

“I think I’m a good-hearted psycho.”

By Eric Johnson
Movies
Queen of Katwe is the exact opposite of a white savior movie — but that’s not the only reason it’s greatQueen of Katwe is the exact opposite of a white savior movie — but that’s not the only reason it’s great
Movies

You might think you’ve seen movies like it before, but you should see it anyhow.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Sports
President Obama wants Colin Kaepernick and his critics to listen to each other. But Kaepernick already does.President Obama wants Colin Kaepernick and his critics to listen to each other. But Kaepernick already does.
Sports

The president tried to find middle ground, and missed the point.

By Victoria M. Massie