Tagathlete-poet

This quirky and engaging literary feature explores the surprising intersection of sports and poetry, profiling seven American writers—Jack Kerouac, James Dickey, Ken Kesey, Giannina Braschi, Terrance Hayes, Natalie Diaz, and Hanif Abdurraqib—who competed in varsity or professional sports before making their mark on the page. Highlighted by fun facts, a rare historical photograph of Giannina...