Evolution of the Halfpipe
As the U.S. Open Snowboard Championships take place in Vermont this week, we take a look at the tech that allowed snowboard halfpipes to get taller, wider and longer—and help snowboarders get some serious air. Share
The NBA Trade Deadline: The Trouble With Freedom
As Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony switch teams and the media still smarts over LeBron, D-Wade and Bosh’s coup last summer, the owners are finding an ally against the players in the press.
The Frail State of the Pitcher’s Elbow
The science of repairing damaged pitchers’ elbows is improving, but not as much as you’d think.
10 Brilliant Redesigns for the Bicycle
I spoke to some leading bicycle designers to highlight 10 variations on the traditional bike for Popular Mechanics.
Extreme Makeover: Mardy Fish Edition
Mardy Fish found Jesus on his diet that’s revitalized his career
Building a Better Helmet for a Dangerous Game
My article for Wired.com on an engineer working to create a safer football helmet.
PRP & Tommy John Surgery
The elbow surgery that’s saved countless pitching careers may get a boost from a new, but unproven procedure.
Can Cameras and Software Replace Refs?
Tennis responded to a rash of terrible calls with a new technology that’s improved the sport. Will baseball and soccer follow suit?
Stadiums of Tomorrow–Today!
As football fans around the world turn their attention toward the Miami Dolphins’ Sun Life Stadium for Super Bowl XLIV this Sunday, Popular Mechanics looked at the other 30 NFL stadiums and found five that lead the league in innovation. Share
40 Years, 40 Moments: Part 1
The Seattle Sonics’ history was rich and storied, here is a Part 1 of a feature that chronicled its most indelible events.
The Storm Coaching Network
In 2007 the WNBA’s Seattle Storm had me interview former players who had joined the coaching ranks. Here are the links to a couple of the stories.
Field of Screams
This Article originally ran in the November 2007 issue of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Two years ago I stood under the setting sun amidst a throng of suede-headed, disaffected young men in a stadium in Vienna. Green and white flags waved around us, an incessant drumbeat led our cheers, and we hoisted our scarves toward the [...]
