Elite athletes are united by discipline. They wake up at god-awful hours to train. Push their bodies and minds to extremes. Seek victory at all costs. But some strive for even more. They develop their own methods, carve out their own paths to success—and change the game on and off the field of play. These are Mavericks of Sports. To celebrate that spirit of originality, we profiled nine athletes who are breaking the mold. And we traveled the world—Copenhagen; Los Angeles; London; Bradenton, Florida—to photograph and interview them. Yes, they are, or were, all outstanding in their chosen sports. But they're more than just the sum of their stats. They demand our attention. Our journey begins with an NFL quarterback who is seeking to elevate his team, and to accomplish so much more, too... |
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Last year's number-one draft pick walks in fashion shows, paints his nails, hangs out in Europe, and has a burgeoning business empire. Next on his list: winning a Super Bowl. |
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He's a towering, influencer-dating, fireballing pitcher. Thankfully, he knows a thing or two about handling pressure. |
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The two-time world-champion skier paid a physical price for her success. But now she's returned to competition with a new knee, a free mind, and one goal in mind.
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The Cavaliers' All-Star shooting guard is Cleveland's brightest hope to bring home a title—doubters be damned. He's also quietly giving opportunities to Black and brown athletes. |
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The defender doesn't score many goals, but she's busted the sport wide open. |
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The former U.S. women's soccer team and WNBA stars changed their sports forever. In retirement, the athletes-turned-podcasters don't have time to stress. |
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His UConn Huskies got bounced from the NCAA tournament, but the two-time national champ will do everything humanly possible to win—including make an ass of himself sometimes. That's his job. |
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He never won a Super Bowl. But as a morning-TV anchor, game-show host, and NFL analyst, the former receiver is earning his fair share of trophies—and green slime. |
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