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Tiger vs. Roger: Whose upbringing was best?

By David Epstein
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Track and Field

Bannister provided the best kind of breakthrough

By David Epstein
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The Bonus: Why MLB hitters can't hit Jennie Finch and science behind reaction time

By David Epstein
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NFL

A First Step Toward HGH Testing—in the Wrong Direction

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay linked to anti-aging specialist

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Krystle Campbell was a young woman everyone seemed to love

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Study: blood test could detect brain damage in active athletes

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Oscar Pistorius' once-heartwarming story now interlaced with murder, violence

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Kathy LeMond says Armstrong embarrassed, not truly sorry

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Mike Anderson, former bike mechanic of Lance Armstrong, speaks out

By David Epstein
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David Epsteiin: Jovan Belcher murder-suicide make clear that it's hard to fully illumine the human heart

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: NYC divided over decision to cancel marathon

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: USADA describes Lance Armstrong as driving the strategic doping operation

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Records fall at alarming rates in Olympic track and field competition

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Silver medal in 800 meters offers no clarity in Semenya speculation

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Guor Marial's tragic, miraculous journey to the London Olympics

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: World record leaves us wondering, how low can Rudisha go in 800?

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Caster Semenya subject to judgment whether she runs fast or slow in 800 meter final

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Merritt finds perfectionism pays off with gold in 110m hurdles

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake prepare for 200-meter final showdown

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: America's 400 dynasty ends

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: A unique style leads Fraser-Pryce to her second straight 100 title

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: After sharing spotlight, Blake renews rivalry with Bolt in London

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Women's 100-meter preview

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Fair or foul? Experts split over whether Pistorius has advantage

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Pregnant Nur Suryani Mohd Taibi leaves London with a special record

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Britain's Sir Roger Bannister one of the top prospects to light Olympic flame

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: New HGH test in place for Olympics

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Olympic modern pentathlon preview

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Is Yohan Blake the man to beat on the track at the London Olympics?

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Sources: Braun's test showed extremely high testosterone levels

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Former Penn State assistant talks about culture, moving forward

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Former Penn State assistant talks about culture, moving forward

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: New York City Marathon shows speedy evolution of 26.2-mile race

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Olympic Games after September 11: more expensive, less patriotic

By David Epstein
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NFL

David Epstein: NFL and Players' Union at odds over validity of HGH test

By David Epstein
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NFL

David Epstein: The NFL picked the right time to get serious about HGH testing

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Caster Semenya remains a mystery

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Pistorius keeping Olympic sprinting dreams alive

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Colon's stem cell procedure nothing new

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Unique study explores cumulative effect of hits in high school football

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Better pre-play exams could save a life in a case like Wes Leonard's

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Transcendent Gebrselassie ends career in stunning style

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Salazar discusses future of U.S. long distance

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Platelet-rich plasma therapy: not new, no performance benefit

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Rhabdomyolysis problem is real, and not unique to Haynesworth

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Marathoners Goucher, Radcliffe run toward pregnancy due dates

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: Roethlisberger acts like person with frontal lobe damage

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: The makings of a bobsled champion

By David Epstein
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David Epstein: U.S. bobsledder detained by Canadian police

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