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In ESPN The Magazine, Shaun Assael writes that as Auburn was barreling toward the 2010 national title, it was struggling to beat a perplexing drug problem. This is the story of how Spice helped lead to the quickest downfall of a BCS champ.

The 2010 national champion Auburn Tigers were gripped by an epidemic of synthetic marijuana use that led to a rash of failed drug tests and a decision at the highest levels of the university to keep the results confidential, ESPN has learned.

In ESPN The Magazine, Shaun Assael investigates how synthetic marijuana toppled the Auburn Tigers.

Why are college presidents still accepting money-losing bowl trips? And why aren't they applying more pressure for bowls to live up to their charitable structure, or forcing them to give up that welfare?

Sloane Stephens is enjoying being the new it girl of American women's tennis and has gone on a charm offensive over the past year to become the WTA's official ambassador of fun.

In ESPN The Magazine, Shaun Assael writes that while Lance Armstrong's doping scandal has sent the sports world reeling, the fallout is just beginning in the tennis world -- and is leading to calls for major changes and more testing.

New U.S. Open and Olympic champion Andy Murray spoke with Shaun Assael about the weight off his shoulders since winning, how long players can last in this game, and his bad habit on the court

What if Lance Armstrong were on the ballot for the Hall of Fame this year, alongside Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens? Would he get in?

At the first of the three presidential debates, Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, on Wednesday will be proving something that John F. Kennedy learned more than a half century ago: Presidential politics is a contact sport. Las...

When the NFL's official referees take the field Sunday, they'll be out of practice, but they won't be rusty. And for that, you can thank Ed Hochuli, the 61-year-old Phoenix lawyer and veteran referee who will be helming the Bengals-Jaguars game. Duri...

In ESPN The Magazine, Shaun Assael writes about Robert Allen Dickey who, nearing his 38th birthday, is having the best season of his career. That's because his arm is actually six years younger.

The San Diego Chargers held a moving ceremony on Sunday to honor Junior Seau at Qualcomm Stadium. As the Hall of Famer's family watched a tribute to his life on the JumboTron, Chargers who were wearing his No. 55 on their helmets choked back tears. B...

In ESPN The Magazine, Shaun Assael and Peter Keating look at why, despite accusations that he sabotaged the women's professional soccer league, many of women's soccer's biggest stars continue to support MagicJack owner Dan Borislow.

In New Hampshire last fall, Ross McLeod, a local prosecutor in the town of Windham, didn't think there was much wrong with running his fantasy league from his office between court appearances. After all, he was playing with guys he knew for 20 years ...

The Rae Carruth case could expose the darkest secrets of Charlotte -- and everywhere else sports and sex rub against each other.

In the summer of 2008, Drug Enforcement Administration agents began hearing troubling stories about U.S. servicemen who were showing up in emergency rooms, complaining about heart palpitations and suicidal thoughts. When the agents looked into the in...