Jack Dickey

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The Moral Arc of Pro Sports Bends Toward Profit

The Ray Rice and Bruce Levenson scandals show how much the public wants change professional sports cannot provide

By Jack Dickey

Barry Diller Wants to Save Ask.fm

In purchasing Ask.fm, which is used by 120 million people worldwide, the Internet mogul is betting he can clean up a star-crossed site

By Jack Dickey

Ask.fm Founder: Closing Site Wouldn't Stop Bullying

In their first extensive interview, Ask.fm's co-founders talk about the deaths of teenagers who used their site and what they are doing to keep the anonymous social network safe

By Jack Dickey/Riga

Ask.fm: The Antisocial Network

Inside the dangerous online world kids can't quit

By Jack Dickey/Riga

7 Ridiculous Exhibits the Redskins Invoked in Their Trademark Defense

How do you defend the seemingly indefensible? The Washington Redskins' heavyweight lawyers tried everything from Philip Rahv to Lou Diamond Phillips

By Jack Dickey

The Good, the Bad and the Silly: A Million Ways to Die in the West

Seth McFarlane brings a comedy-western to the summer blockbuster set

By Jack Dickey

Latvia Leery of Putin's Push

The Baltic state's large Russian population could make it an attractive target for Russian President Vladimir Putin to further broaden his authority in the increasingly tense region, but he's unlikely to make an overt military move toward Latvia

By Jack Dickey/Riga

Ed Norton's Charity Company Doesn't Sound So Charitable

How do you become a $23 million darling in Silicon Valley? By building a for-profit business that serves nonprofits, apparently

By Jack Dickey

Oliver's Twist

HBO bets on a Daily Show alum to make bad news funny

By Jack Dickey

Jimmy Fallon's Clickbait Addiction

Why late night TV's brand of ephemeral bite-sized entertainment is getting annoying

By Jack Dickey

Controversial Clock Call Ends UNC–Iowa State Contest

Iowa State (3) had the lead after a shot with 1.6 seconds left on the game clock. North Carolina (6) played the ball and sought a time-out, which it got, but the refs said after a video review that the arena's clock wasn't accurate and the game was over

By Jack Dickey

My Friendship With a Murderer

In a new book, the journalist Walter Kirn writes of his friendship with the murderer Clark Rockefeller. In the end, the killer's con says more about his victims than himself

By Jack Dickey

How Nate Silver Hires

Forget H.R. The ESPN stats star uses a graph to measure his future employees

By Jack Dickey

Hey, Sports Fans, It's Time For Math Class

Nate Silver, a burrito-loving, poker-playing stats geek, changed what we know about Baseball and politics. Next up: ESPN and everything else

By Jack Dickey

Exclusive: Former 'Wig Guru' Sues Rapper Nicki Minaj

The "Super Bass" star known for her super locks cut her former hair designer out of millions, the man's lawyer says.

By Jack Dickey

Riding with Chrissy Teigen

On a crosstown trip with the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl as she catcalls cops, bemoans Red Robin's hiring practices, and ponders life after modeling

By Jack Dickey

Richie Incognito Is the Bully the NFL Deserves

A new report details the terrible working conditions that led Jonathan Martin to flee the Miami Dolphins. But where exactly does the violent and macho league think those conditions come from?

By Jack Dickey

Where Do the Players Go After the Super Bowl?

Ninety guys dressed for the big game a year ago; 11 of them never played another snap. Ex-players are trying to plot a path for life after football

By Jack Dickey

Jason Reitman Breaks from Comedy

Jason Reitman takes a recess from comedy in Labor Day

By Jack Dickey

The Persecution of Alex Rodriguez

Baseball has turned an overpaid three-time MVP into an underdog you should root for

By Jack Dickey
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