Gilbert Arenas’s Million Dollar Pool

This is what a one million dollar pool looks like. Apparently, Gilbert Arenas actually got a deal on the whole thing- normally the retail price would have been 1.5 mil. We’re not sure how they work that out, though.

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Olympic Preview: A Quick History of American Distance Running

With the Summer Olympic Games just around the corner, David Shanahan details the growing phenomenon of distance running in America, and the re-emerging popularity- and expectations- of U. S. marathon runners.

Chess Boxing

In this great age of information, web connectivity, and of course, reality tv, seemingly no bit of cultural detritus has the ability to surprise us any more. Everything can be met with a bemused shrug, but in 2008 few are met with true incredulity. Thus when such items do come along, we must take [...]

The NBA Playoffs: Where Amazing Happened

We at the OV loved the NBA playoffs, and couldn’t be happier that we have a Lakers versus Celtics final (unless, of course, it was Hornets/Celtics). Take a look at our NBA Playoffs recap, paying homage not just to the league itself, but also their likable add campaigns.

Is Videotaping Signals Immoral?

In this Obsolete Commentary, Michael Grandone wonders if videotaping your opponents’ signals is as morally and ethically reprehensible as everybody outside of New England (and especially in Pennsylvania) thinks.

What Goes Into a Derby

The sport of kings is not for the faint of heart. John Broderick walks us through the julep highs and clubhouse lows of the Kentucky Derby’s “shocking mixture of high and low culture.” Proper dress required.

Ichiro the Great

Everything livens up in spring, and perhaps nothing is as emblematic of this as the return of baseball in cold weather climates. We at the Vernacular have spent our spare moments this spring musing over box scores and the oft-overwhelming assortment of baseball reviews and analysis. One of our favorite articles from the [...]