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August 2012

Chris Ballard on Rob Gronkowski -- Aug. 30, 2012
Senior writer Chris Ballard explains what it was like to be part of the Summer of Gronk.

Lee Jenkins on Eastern Christian Academy -- Aug. 20, 2012
Sports Illustrated senior writer Lee Jenkins goes inside the unique high school football team, Eastern Christian Academy.

Alex Wolff on the legacy of the London Games -- Aug. 13, 2012
Sports Illustrated senior writer Alex Wolff examines the legacy of the London Games and the impact of social media on the Olympics.

July 2012

Tim Layden on Olympic swimming -- July 31, 2012
A Podcast From London: SI's Tim Layden discusses Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Dana Vollmer and the swimming action at the London Games.

Brian Cazeneuve on Olympic medal picks -- July 17, 2012
Olympics writer Brian Cazeneuve reveals his complete medal picks for the London Games.

Roy Blount Jr. on his career -- July 2, 2012
Noted author and SI contributing writer Roy Blount Jr. discusses his career in sports writing.

June 2012

Austin Murphy on state of cycling -- June 29, 2012
Senior writer Austin Murphy examines the state of cycling with the Tour de France and London Games on the horizon.

Jack McCallum on the Dream Team -- June 25, 2012
Contributing writer Jack McCallum discusses an excerpt from his book Dream Team on how the team faced their toughest competition during a closed scrimmage in Monaco.

Lee Jenkins on the role of the closer in the NBA -- June 18, 2012
SI senior writer Lee Jenkins investigates what it means to be a closer in the NBA, and the value of a team's closer.

Alex Wolff on Hungarian athletes -- June 12, 2012
SI senior writer Alex Wolff discusses his piece on the Hungarian athletes from the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 who defected to freedom with the help of a young Sports Illustrated.

Media Circus with Al Michaels -- June 11, 2012
The iconic play by play broadcaster weighs in one what makes a great NFL broadcast, calling the O.J. Simpson car chase and why he loves both the Los Angeles Kings and Howard Stern.

S.L. Price on Josh Hamilton -- June 6, 2012
Senior writer S.L. Price examines his reporting on Josh Hamilton, and whether the Texas Rangers star will stay in Texas.

May 2012

Tom Verducci on steroids in baseball -- May 28, 2012
Senior writer Tom Verducci discusses his piece on four minor league baseball players trying to make it to the big leagues during the steroid era.

Pablo Torre on Keelin Godsey and transgender athletes -- May 21, 2012
Staff writer Pablo Torre discusses his story, written with senior writer David Epstein, on Keelin Godsey and transgender athletes in sports.

Chris Ballard on Tim Duncan -- May 16, 2012
Senior writer Chris Ballard discusses his extended profile on Spurs star Tim Duncan.

Jeff Benedict on Jabari Parker -- May 16, 2012
SI contributing writer Jeff Benedict discusses his cover story on Chicago high school basketball star Jabari Parker, who many believe is the best high school prospect since LeBron James.

Chris Ballard on Joe and Kobe Bryant -- May 8, 2012
SI senior writer Chris Ballard discusses his feature on the life and times of Joe Bryant and his relationship with his son, Kobe.

Alexander Wolff on Title IX -- May 2, 2012
Senior writer Alexander Wolff discusses his magazine piece on Title IX and the law's impact in sports.