Sean Cunningham

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Is the Most Accomplished Athlete in the World a Sumo Wrestler?

How the Mongolian Hakuho is giving an ancient Japanese sport a very modern moment.

Can Shohei Ohtani be the New Babe Ruth?

The Angels’ Japanese baseball star wants to achieve what even the Bambino found overwhelming.

Making a Manson: Inside the ‘Young Charlie’ Podcast

Writer/director Larry Brand on how Charles Milles Maddox became the infamous cult leader.

Boxing and the Dangerous Art of the Mismatch

Nevada Athletic Commission's Bob Bennett on how approving fights can be a matter of life and death.

How John Gotti Whacked the American Mafia

Mob expert George Anastasia on the ways the Dapper Don helped speed the Mafia's downfall.

A Child Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide: ‘We Were Jumping Bodies of People’

23 years later, Kim Marie Claire Umutesi recalls what came after the massacre of 800,000 people.

The Ex-CIA Stars of ‘Finding Escobar’s Millions’ on Pablo’s Absurd Fortune

Doug Laux and Ben Smith offer unbelievable tales of the kingpin’s riches.

Will Porn Drive Mainstream Acceptance of VR, AR and Robots?

Probably if the traditional link between adult entertainment and technological progress still holds.

How Boxing Judging Works in Las Vegas

Nevada Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett explains what happens on fight nights.

Why We Can End HIV/AIDS Today (and Why We Haven’t Yet)

NIH Director Anthony Fauci, who has fought the pandemic for three decades, on what's next.

How NFL Rules Changes Created a Golden Era of Quarterback Stats

ESPN’s Tim Hasselbeck walks us through the tweaks that help QBs put up staggering career numbers.

Why the U.S. Missed the 2018 World Cup and What’s Next

Hosts of the "Men in Blazers" podcast look for answers a month after American soccer's darkest day.

On the Hunt for Pablo Escobar’s Lost Fortune

Ahead of a new Discovery series, a former special agent details the search for the kingpin's wealth.

Forget Trump: NFL’s Greatest Threat is Its Quest for Nonstop Growth

Longer seasons, global travel—the NFL's ambitions could break its players' bodies.

Why Does Hollywood Love Remakes So Much?

As "Murder on the Orient Express" arrives in theaters, we look at the allure of the movie reboot.

How Long Can King James Reign?

After 15 seasons of unprecedented playing time, LeBron shows no signs of slowing down…yet.