The Body Issue
Sports
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
The Uplift
Claressa Shields talks about becoming the greatest female boxer in ESPN’s Body Issue
She has a new documentary, she’s working hard and she’s bold about her body
Culture
All Day Podcast: 7/6/16
Alton Sterling, Kevin Durant to the Warriors and ESPN’s 2016 Body Issue
The Uplift
Vince Wilfork strips down and doesn’t care what y’all have to say
Texans tackle said he’s big but he’s healthy in ESPN’s 2016 Body Issue
Sports
Shaqtin’ Out
The NBA legend continues his reign as a sports funnyman
The Uplift
Dwyane Wade is giving us his naked truth!
The Heat star revealed a sneak peek of his pose for ESPN’s 2016 Body Issue