Sports
Pro-Wrestling Knows What ‘The Godfather’ Knows: The Art of the Sell
You’ve gotta be tough to sell one helluva story. That’s just one thing that Coppola’s The Godfather Trilogy and Pro-Wrestling have in common.
What Happens When Punk Rockers and Sports Jocks Meet in the Middle?
When punk rockers and sports jocks meet their clash creates a fusion that causes a different kind of explosion.
Billie Jean King’s ‘All In’ Takes a Swing at Gender Equity and the Big Game Called Life
A maverick force in promoting women’s sports, Billie Jean King’s courage and diligence also helped transform acceptance of gay and lesbian culture in America.
Julie DiCaro’s ‘Sidelined’ Tackles Sexism in Sports
Sports journalist Julie DiCaro mixes research and experience for a compelling and troubling revelation in her book, ‘Sidelined’.
The Artless Losers: Trump and Monty Python’s Black Knight
Are we meant to admire those who, like the Black Knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, just won't concede defeat?
Megan Rapinoe’s ‘One Life’ Is Pitch-Perfect
In Megan Rapinoe's memoir One Life, her training, hard work, and competitive spirit are coupled with an impassioned account of her political awakening.
The Passion of Diego Armando Maradona
In that fine tradition of Latin American culture, Diego Armando Maradona was nothing if not a magical realist. Unconcerned with good and evil, he embodied that ancient connection between children and godliness.
‘John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection’ and the Cinema of Motion
Tennis and cinema, united in their dramatization of time's passage, are about expanding the possibilities of what can happen in a single moment. To McEnroe's frustration, the camera captures and scrutinizes every detail of his performance.
Peering Through the Hazy Past: Floyd Patterson and Fats Domino
Even as Black America continues to battle crime, violence, death, and a hostile political and economic policy, it can be soothing to peer through the haze and marvel at the richness of Black American stories. Two such stories: Floyd Patterson and Fats Domino.
The Pro-Wrestling Story Collectors: An Interview with Sports Authors Steve Johnson and Greg Oliver
As discussed with sports authors Steve Johnson and Greg Oliver, The Storytellers is a celebration of the strange magic behind professional wrestling matches.
Celebrating the US Women’s National Soccer Team in Photos
PopMatters was there to document the parade honoring the Women's World Cup Champs in New York City. Enjoy a full photo gallery from Sachyn Mital.