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Coco Gauff: The girl who would be GOAT
The Wimbledon breakout star is an overnight sensation three generations in the making
Sports
The One and Only Naomi Osaka
She’s a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a blistering forehand: For all her growing fame, the world’s No. 1 remains tough to define—just the way she likes it.
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Most dominant athlete of 2018: Simone Biles
This was the year that the greatest gymnast of all time showed that not a damn thing will ever stand in her way
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We don’t know Suh
Domonique Foxworth talks with the L.A. lineman about his new home, new position, and whether he’s changed
Culture
Missy Elliott, Ken Griffey Jr., Erykah Badu, Michael Jordan and more: 10 amazing magazine covers from 1998
Behind the wild scenes — two pistols, a fuschia camisole and a president — with the photographers, editors and subjects
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Jerry Rice explains why he ran a naked bootleg in ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue
I was surprised to hear from the Hall of Famer, but not what he said about the game he still loves
Culture
The world, wide open
The journey to define our bodies is universal, shared by pro athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between. Here, best-selling author and essayist Roxane Gay explores her physical transformation and reckons with her new body’s unexpected power
Sports
The struggle is real: The unrelenting weight of being a black, female athlete
The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant
Sports
Lamar Jackson could change the NFL — if he gets the chance
The Heisman winner’s future in the league won’t just depend on whether he’s ready, it’ll depend on whether the NFL is