Showing results by author "Mark Simon" in Sports & Outdoors

Meteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of years ago are joined by another: us. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion year history a single species is dictating Earth's future. To some the Anthropocene symbolises a future of superlative control of our environment. To others it is the height of hubris, the illusion of our mastery over nature.

This is the best March Madness story that you didn't already know.The 2006-07 Coast Guard Academy men's basketball team had one of the most remarkable ends to a season in college basketball history.We're not kidding ... college basketball historyAnd then the next season (2007-08) was even better!All the while, these students were preparing for lifesaving jobs in the United States military.With the help of players, coaches, and many others, we look back at an amazing and improbable pair of runs - and we catch up with the many success stories from those two teams.If you want to hear a great ...

An inspirational journey from a shattered dream to the Cincinnati Bearcats.