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Tommy Tomlinson

Best Article Sports

You Can't Quit Cold Turkey

Jared Lorenzen was a star quarterback in college. He won a Super Bowl. And just like the author, he has spent his entire life fighting, and losing, a battle with his weight.

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Lorenzen died Wednesday.

Tommy Tomlinson ESPN the Magazine Aug 2014 15min Permalink

Health

The Weight I Carry

What it’s like to be too big in America.

Tommy Tomlinson The Atlantic Jan 2019 30min Permalink

Politics

Reverend Resistance

A profile of Rev. William Barber II, who gave one of the most memorable speeches at last summer’s Democratic National Convention and is now leading the Christian protest against the White House.

Tommy Tomlinson Esquire Apr 2017 20min Permalink

Sports

A Racing Mind

A profile of NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is returning to racing after a series of concussions.

Tommy Tomlinson ESPN the Magazine Feb 2017 25min Permalink

Sports

And He Shall Lead Them

Lester Cotton’s transformation from reluctant football player to top Alabama recruit, and the hopes and dreams of a neighborhood that ride on his shoulders.

Tommy Tomlinson ESPN Feb 2015 10min Permalink

Science Sports

Precious Memories

On former North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith, who died Saturday, and his battle with dementia.

Tommy Tomlinson ESPN Mar 2014 10min Permalink