Wright Thompson
Following in the footsteps of the great narrative sportswriters like Frank Deford and Gary Smith, Wright Thompson is able to bring drama to the stories that happen off the field. His story "Shadow Boxing" was included in the Best American Sports Writing 2010 anthology.
This Writer's Byliner Stats
- Stories 27
- Followers 106
- Reads 468
- Books 0
Byliner Recommends
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Why You Should Care About Cricket
by Wright Thompson + Follow
ESPN The Magazine | April 2011
Wright Thompson goes on the road with the Indian National Team and its greatest star, navigating the madness of a billion fans and chasing the soul of the game.
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Believeland
by Wright Thompson + Follow
ESPN The Magazine | November 2010
A profile of Cleveland, Ohio, told through the lens of its sports fans and their latest heartbreak.
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Shadow Boxing
by Wright Thompson + Follow
ESPN The Magazine | December 2009
Muhammad Ali fought 50 men. Only one disappeared.
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