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Matthew Roberson

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articles (90 days)

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10 Expert Habits From Arthur C. Brooks To Live Life with Purpose
The renowned academic, author, and student of happiness encourages everyone to rise before the sun, ditch the afternoon java, and be ready to shake things up at any time.
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The Best 2026 FIFA World Cup Uniforms, Ranked
The largest World Cup field ever includes some truly beautiful uniforms, plus a few that will fade into irrelevance as soon as the tournament ends. Here’s a thorough analysis of the best and worst ...
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Honestly, Dodger Stadium’s Uniqlo Name Sponsorship Isn’t That Bad
Nobody’s ever going to call it “Uniqlo Field” anyway.
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The Real-Life Diet of Joakim Noah, Who Once Put on 10 Pounds of Muscle in One Summer
Now that he’s no longer jostling for rebounds or clapping in opponents’ faces, the NBA dignitary (and two-time NCAA champion) is finding time for swimming, protein coffee, and mental health work.
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Why Was LeBron James Walking Around With a J. Cole Vinyl Record?
Let’s forget about the conversation surrounding the Lakers’ title chances for a second and focus on a more pressing matter: LeBron is entering his vinyl-dad era.
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Why Watching March Madness Just Isn’t That Fun Anymore
The opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament used to mean major upsets and unforgettable buzzer beaters. But these days, Matthew Roberson writes, the college basketball extravaganza feels short on dra...
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Why Team USA Was So Hard to Root for in the World Baseball Classic
Venezuela earned the WBC crown in a passionate display of baseball at its best—a far cry, writes Matthew Roberson, from how the Americans handled the otherwise festive tournament.
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How to Nap Like a Pro
Napping can do wonders for your afternoon productivity, but how can you prevent it from wreaking havoc on your nighttime sleep schedule? When fighting the urge to drift off at work, how long should...
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8 Expert Habits From Elite Skateboarder Nyjah Huston to Stay Calm and Face Your Fears
You don’t become one of the greatest skateboarders by worrying all the time, sitting around the house all day, and living exclusively in your comfort zone.
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The Real Reason So Many NBA Stars Keep Getting Injured
What’s up with the rash of muscle, ligament, and tendon injuries that have been keeping guys like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton off the court? We called up a former NBA performance tr...
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A Guide to Every Player Named Jalen in the NBA
There are currently 15 NBA players named some variation of Jalen (or Jaylen, Jaylin, and even Jaylon). Here’s an exhaustive guide to the most popular name in the league.
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The Real-Life Diet of Josh Segarra, Who Knew He Was Getting Older When He Hurt Himself Brushing His Teeth
The actor known for playing charming, lovable characters on The Other Two and Abbott Elementary describes his ideal açai bowl, preparing to act opposite RuPaul, and becoming an avatar for positivity.
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What’s the Best Month for Sports?
Our definitive ranking of the best months to be a sports fan, from the highs of April (NBA playoffs! The Masters!) to the lows of August (baseball’s snooziest stretch).
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What Can a Picture of Your Poop Tell You About Your Health?
Throne, a startup based in Austin, has developed a toilet add-on that measures gut health through things like frequency, volume, and color of bowel movements.
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7 Expert Habits From Padma Lakshmi to Make You a Better Chef, Host, and Traveler
One of the most prominent faces of the food television world, Lakshmi shares her go-to rituals for cooking, traveling, and generally enjoying life.
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Exclusive: Barcelona Star Raphinha Is the New Face (and Abs) of Calvin Klein Underwear
“Performing in my underwear for like 50 people, that was a totally new experience for me,” says the Brazilian winger, who currently has Barça at the top of the table and will be chasing the World C...
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How To Be a Better Walker
Sure, you love going for a walk. But are you actually good at it?
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Yes, the Pat Riley Statue Is Wearing Armani
Los Angeles has a suave new reminder of the Showtime Lakers and their 1980s style god.
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This Was the Olympics of Teeth
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics gave us plenty of indelible images—including the wildly disparate, equally memorable dental situations of Jack Hughes and Alysa Liu.
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Meet the NBA’s Surging New Superstar, Cade Cunningham
At 24, the Detroit Pistons point guard has begun to steadily reverse the fate of his long-beleaguered franchise—becoming one of the youngest and most laid-back members of the league’s ultra elite. ...
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The Real-Life Diet of Benjamin “Coach” Wade, Who Did 100-Hour Fasts to Prepare for Survivor 50
Coach has taken part in Survivor four times, which has taught him the power of intuitive eating, breathwork, and meditation.
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Meet the Globetrotters Who Spend Millions of Loyalty Points on Super Bowl Tickets
From Nova Scotian diehards who go every year to steely Germans just there for the California sunshine, Super Bowl LX attracted a motley band of fans.
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4 Expert Habits to Keep a Calm Mind From Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi
Focusing on the moment after you wake up and the way you breathe can make an enormous impact on your life, says Master Shi Heng Yi, because “so many things are made to pour the attention and energy...
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I’m a Die-Hard Seahawks Fan. Here’s How It Felt to Watch the Super Bowl IRL
Sports fandom can be cruel, but every once in a while—as GQ’s Matthew Roberson discovered in the stands at Super Bowl LX—it delivers hootin’, hollerin’, life-affirming joy.
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Laila Edwards Is About to Make Olympic Hockey History. It Hardly Fazes Her
“It’s what I signed up for,” says the 22-year-old Wisconsin star, who will become the first-ever Black woman to play for Team USA at the Olympics. “So it’s nothing crazy.”
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Ken Jennings Talks Being a Lifelong Seattle Seahawks Fan: “I Think It’s Made Me a Better Person”
The Jeopardy! host (and Seattle resident) works through his feelings about the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run with GQ’s Matthew Roberson, a fellow Seattle sports sicko.
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The Real-Life Diet of Will Forte, Who Is Thinking About Getting Into Blueberries
The former Saturday Night Live cast member is raising awareness for Huntington’s disease, getting double the daily recommended step count, and crushing butter cake ice cream.
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Caleb Williams Is GQ’s Most Stylish Football Player (Again), As Voted by You
For the second year running, the Chicago Bear has been crowned his sport’s best-dressed player.
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The Real-Life Diet of Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman, Who Did a Blood Panel That Changed Everything
The Swede is nearing two decades of life playing hockey in the states, which has deprived him of his favorite Nordic delicacy, but taught him to focus on shorter, explosive workouts.
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How Every NFL Team Left Can Win the Super Bowl, According to ESPN's Ryan Clark
The NFL analyst and Steelers great goes deep on the Broncos’ Jarrett Stidham situation, the merits of playing nasty football, and Ginger Cuz.
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