Michael Stahl

Michael Stahl is a freelance writer based in New York City. He's covered the arts and culture, sex and relationships, business and tech, history and politics and other topics for Rolling Stone, Vice, Vulture, CityLab, Quartz, MEL, Narratively and many more publications. Read more of his work at MichaelStahlWrites.com.

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Could the Infamous “Shark Mindset” Change Your Life?

Inside a cult of men who love to get yelled at online

Las Vegas Really Wants MLB's Worst Franchise to Call It Home

The Oakland A's played a spring training series in Sin City last weekend. Many hope next time the team plays there, the games will count.

Cavs Heckle and Distract Grant Williams Into Free Throw Choke Job

The Celtics lose again thanks in large part to some last-second Cavs tomfoolery

Mark DeRosa on Managing Team USA in the World Baseball Classic

The former big-leaguer tells us about his stacked roster and why he expects to win it all

Netflix Just Live-Streamed a Comedy Show. Will Sports Finally Be Next?

The TV innovator has yet to stream live sports, even while its biggest competitors dive into the category. But there might be good reasons to not go there.

PGA May Want to Take a Mulligan on Its Schedule Change

The Tour may end up alienating a large number of its players, who next year might be more compelled to defect, says one pro

Roberto Clemente Finally Gets the Biopic Treatment He Deserves

The Hall of Famer's career will be showcased, as well as his humanitarian efforts and "fight for Latin American equality and social justice.”

Will “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s NCAA Scoring Record Be Broken?

Antoine Davis needs just four points to set an all-time college basketball career points mark. For him to have a chance, it might cost his school $50,000.

This New Museum of Sex Exhibit Is a Garish Display of Female Marketing

Artist Portia Munson has been collecting the products for nearly 40 years

It’s a Shame You’re Not Watching Connor McDavid

The best hockey player on the planet is having a season for the ages — and the NHL’s still struggling to attract viewers

Why the New PGA Tour Schedule Inspired This “Rant”

Max Homa may love the Tour's new approach, which will pit top players against each other more often, but it has its vocal critics, too

We May Soon Find Out Who Is The World's Richest Sneakerhead

Six finals-worn Air Jordans are up for sale and could fetch eight figures

The NFL Continues to Be the Worst

Daniel Snyder, CTE in 90 percent of retired players and now lewd, league-produced films of cheerleaders and fans

Charles Barkley Says It's Okay If Damian Lillard Never Wins a Ring

Where’s the fun in a foregone conclusion of a championship?

American Soccer Is Getting Richer. Will It Finally Compete With Football?

Adidas will sponsor MLS through 2030 and pay around $830 million for the privilege