1219 Results for numbers

Behind The Story: Georgia State Football's First Recruiting Class

Justin Heckert

...national letter of intent, signed by a high school football prospect and faxed from one of a number of high schools throughout the country. There were 28 names written in blue Sharpie on a dry...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 18, 2009

Rated PG

Chris Palmer

What's the hoops hotbed of the US right now? Chicago? No. LA? Nope. NYC? Sorry. Welcome to Prince George's County, MD.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008

THE COACH WILL SEE YOU NOW

Justin Heckert

Georgia State doesn't play football — yet. But Bill Curry is gonna whip up a team, and he's letting The Mag watch him do it.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008

An American Footballer in Parma: Greetings from the Marine Corps!

Corey Mazza

[Ed.'s Note: In 2008, former Harvard wide receiver Corey Mazza chronicled his journey as a member of the Parma Panthers of the Italian (American) Foot...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009

The Sports Guy

Bill Simmons, ESPN The Magazine

When great ones go, it might hurt us more than it does them.

Story | June 02, 2009

The ultimate Ultimate Race

Luke Cyphers

...Warming wasn't going to be outdone, and was actually more impressive, when you look inside the numbers, which is the way we live now. This winter may have seemed cold, if you were a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 02, 2009

In This Issue

Magazine Staff

...want to find a feature you heard about from the recent issue. (That's just how the numbers tend to shake out.) Well, here ya go: if you want to find a feature in the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 01, 2009

MMA Submission: Who is the most unbeatable UFC champ right now?

Ryan Hockensmith

...theory: The UFC has never had a more unbeatable group of champions. Is that theory true? The numbers bear it out. The five belt-holders have won 26 straight UFC fights at their respective weight...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 28, 2009

In This Issue: Lionel Messi

Mag.com

...down Messi, and you can even read how soccer can improve itself with a hard look at numbers. Should be enough to get you to the big game. "WHAT I DO IS PLAY SOCCER" LIONEL...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Lunch Links

Max Klinger and Paul Kix

Daily Rec.'s: The New Yorker cover was made with an iPhone; (2) The Numbers Guy looks at the influence of popularity lists; (3) If you're a tourist do not mess...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Fantasy World: The Dude Abides

Rick Paulas

...batting average (.298) stolen bases (9), and HRs (11). His average is fine, but those second two numbers are what to look at: There's no better speed/power combo in the majors, and don...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009

Action Sports Report

Chris Palmer

...the ASR's Chris Palmer go to twitter.com/thechrispalmer. Tony Hawk Twittering Since: February 25, 2009 Number of Followers: 685,361 Following: 75 people; Eliza Dushku, Jon Favreau, Artie Lange Style: Serial tweeter, playful...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009

The Gamer Blog: Brian Orakpo and Michael Crabtree on NCAA Football 10

Jon Robinson

When Redskins rookie Brian Orakpo hears about the new "fumble pile" feature in Madden where players battle at the bottom of body mountain for the ball...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Bring Back Double Duty

Ryan McGee

...miles in a matter of hours? That's Memorial Day perfection. But sadly, because a very small number of people can't seem to grasp the big picture, no one will have the chance to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Lunch Links

Ethan Trex and Max Klinger

...Manning is a generous fella. Could we be getting a rookie wage scale in the NFL? The numbers say A-Rod didn't tip pitches. The SF Giants are doing dynamic pricing with their tickets...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 18, 2009