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Michael Sam Will Be OK

By Brendon Ayanbadejo

17 Memorable Kisses Throughout History

By Olivia B. Waxman

NFL Cheerleaders File Suit Saying They Make As Little As $2.85 Per Hour

By Alexandra Sifferlin

A Brief History of Sex at the Olympics

By Laura Stampler
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Incredible Images from Day 8 of the Sochi Olympics

Moments and mishaps from Day 8 of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

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Joel Stein: DNA of Champions

Some of my genes predict athleticism. I have apparently nurtured the other ones

By TIME Staff

Plushenko's Retirement Is Proof He Should Have Quit Before Sochi

The iconic Russian figure skater, hobbled by injuries, should have given way to a younger generation before the Sochi Olympics began

By Simon Shuster

Michael Sam Won't Be the Gay Tebow

204 days before the NFL season starts, the "media circus" over the first gay player is already over

By Cyd Zeigler

The West's Backfiring Boycott

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not forget which leaders spurned his hospitality at Sochi

By Simon Shuster

Americans Win All Three Medals in New Skiing Event

This is the third time an American sweep has happened in the history of the winter Olympic games.

By Laura Stampler

Derek Jeter Will Retire After 2014 Season

The Yankees captain said in a Facebook post that he was grateful he’d gotten to live his dream for the past 20 years, but that injuries were taking a toll

By Eliana Dockterman

Must-See Photos from Sochi Olympics: Day 7

A gold medal tie and other highlights from Day 7 of the Sochi Winter Olympics

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Pass The Sick Bag For Derek Jeter's Farewell Tour

No. No. No.When I heard the news today that Derek Jeter announced on Facebook that he was retiring after this season, those were the first three words to pop in my head. Not because I’m...

By Sean Gregory

Russia Cancels Homework So Kids Can Watch the Olympics

The Sochi Olympics have enlivened Russian national pride—and authorities are cutting back on homework for kids to keep the euphoria going

By Simon Shuster

Medals Aren't Enough: Female Olympians Still Have to Sell Sexiness

Sochi stars sound off on the fine line between marketing their beauty to get much-needed sponsorship money and being taken seriously as athletes

By Eliana Dockterman

Topless Photos of Lebanese Olympic Skier Cause a Scandal Back Home

Three years ago Jackie Chamoun posed as a pin-up girl; now, the behind the scenes footage has come back to haunt her as she makes her Sochi debut

By Aryn Baker

Sochi's Gays Are Safe (For Now, At Least)

The owner of Sochi's only gay nightclub tells TIME he received preferential treatment from the city's mayor in the run-up to the Olympic Games. But will the LGBT community enjoy the same protections when the world is no longer watching?

By Simon Shuster

Another Blow to America's Olympic Might

Snowboarder Arielle Gold hurt her shoulder during a practice run Wednesday and was forced to sit out of her Olympic competition. The 17-year-old's injury comes on the heels of Shaun White's disappointing fourth-place finish Tuesday

By Sam Frizell

Shaun White's Going Home Empty-Handed

American snowboarder Shaun White was considered a near-lock for a gold in the halfpipe until he fell on his first 2 attempts then didn't land smoothly on his third, sending him home with no medals at all after he backed out of another competition

By Sean Gregory

Must-see images from Sochi Olympics: Day 6

Shaun White crashing out of the medals and more from day 6 of the Sochi Olympics.

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