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Life after greatness: What happens when a sport loses its GOAT?There’s no denying that GOATs are great for a sport when they’re still active. Michael Jordan, Tony Hawk, and other best-to-ever-do-its pushed their sports to popularity not seen since, but led to fans coming down off a trip so perfect that they were left fiending for the next fix of greatness perso...

Tom Brady's not the only star who couldn't quit the spotlightFor the second straight Feb. 1, Tom Brady retired from the National Football League. His first retirement lasted all of 40 days, coming back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers minutes after the NCAA Tournament field was chosen on Selection Sunday. He’s now retired “for good” and the entire sports world kno...

Madden NFL paved the path for other video game sports franchisesWhen you think of video games and sports, you think of John Madden. (Thank god this is written, and I don’t have to try to do the voice.) The first sports video game I ever played was Madden NFL 92 when I was 6, and even though it’s not my preferred game anymore, there’s no doubt it’s still the de f...

Everyone knows who Tony Hawk is, but nobody can identify him

His full name is Anthony, and it confuses a ton of people....

Skateboarding Gave Double-Amputee Felipe Nunes His Life Back

Brazilian skater Felipe Nunes lost both of his legs at the knee in a train accident when he was six years old. At age 13, he picked up skateboarding—at first, simply a way to get around without a wheelchair. Now, at 19, he’s one of the world’s most intriguing skateboarders, having basically reinvent...

This is a delightful video about one writer’s quest to get Tony Hawk to teach her how to ollie. [The Outline]...

Conan O'Brien, Tony Hawk, And Lil Wayne Mess Around With <i>Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5</i>

Conan O’Brien’s new Clueless Gamer segment had him spending time with Tony Hawk and Lil Wayne as the three of them played Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. The two guests were also quizzed on terms that were either skate tricks or sex positions. “Beef Cheeks Power Slide” should be both, honestly....

What Was This Thing Sticking Out Of Tony Hawk's Thigh?

Warning: the following picture is kind of gross. But if you're interested in a strange object jutting from a gash in Tony Hawk's leg that looks like Jupiter's Great Red Spot, check out the uncropped pic:...