archives: From The Editor

A study by a University of Hertfordshire professor suggests that women are especially attracted to men who rock climb.  More »

A Washington Post columnist is in the news after calling soccer a "socialist sport." Adam Roy says he got it all wrong.  More »

Scientists say that Adidas' new ball behaves unpredictably at high speeds. Is it causing goalkeepers to bungle saves?  More »

Nigeria and France are facing potential bans from FIFA over alleged government interference in their national soccer federations.  More »

It's a little ridiculous to let sports figures finance support for Arizona's new law but accuse them of meddling when they speak out against it.   More »

Immigrant rights activists upset over a new Arizona law have taken to protesting outside Diamondbacks games. Is it a winning strategy?  More »

America's hardest boulder problems, an eight-year-old who climbs like a pro, and what happens when Adam Ondra gets a power drill for Christmas: these   More »

Could a Dutch World Cup victory help Americans accept soccer?  More »

David Beckham has probably missed his last chance to play in the World Cup.  More »

On the set of Big UP Productions' new project, an indoor climbing film featuring Paul Robinson, Sasha DiGiulian, Vasya Vorotnikov, and Ashima Shiraish  More »

The International Olympic Committee has granted full recognition to sport climbing, making it eligible for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Games. Pro cli  More »

FIFA and the South African government are already dealing with security issues, low ticket sales, and alleged airline price-fixing. Will they have to   More »

2009 is on its way out. At Matador Sports, it was a year of big ascents.  More »

Soccer fans can get a little wacky about fouls. Catch them on a good day, and they'll let you get away with a blatant, violent foul. Catch them on a b  More »

Maybe Manny Pacquiao will be able to make boxing popular again. It would surprise the hell out of me.  More »

Here are three coaches who we think deserve sainthood - and three who need to repent for their soccer sins.  More »

The votes are in: rugby is going to Rio.  More »