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Scoring the Beijing Olympics: They get a 9 for pomp and spectacle, but only a 3 for furthering world understanding and a 2 for the fan experience.; John Krich Aug 25, 2008
In defense of race-based rooting: At the Olympics, you sometimes find yourself rooting for athletes because of their race. And that's OK.; Gary Kamiya Aug 20, 2008
I'm addicted to Harry Potter fan fiction!: Every moment I'm alone, I'm secretly reading the stories, the forums, the recommendations. I can't stop!; By Cary Tennis Nov 2, 2007
Can "Farscape" fans reinvent TV?: When the Sci Fi Channel canceled "Farscape," angry fans launched the usual protest movement. Now they're dreaming of a rebellion that could overthrow TV empires.; By Adrienne Crew Mar 13, 2003
You call those guys All-Stars?: Both managers picked six of their own players. That's too many Diamondbacks, but it's not too many Yankees.; By King Kaufman Jul 2, 2002
My All-Star teams: The Midsummer Classic comes along at the perfect time to start arguing about who makes it and who doesn't.; By King Kaufman Jun 19, 2002
The purgatory of a Patriots fan: You think the curse of the Red Sox is bad? The Pats wish they were the Red Sox. And so do their fans.; By Sean Glennon Feb 2, 2002
Beware the San Francisco Goths!: Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton blames his team's lack of success at Pac Bell Park on "the Gothic scene." What blood has he been drinking?; By Gary Kamiya Jul 21, 2000
Metallica, how could you?: Metallica became a sensation as fans traded its tapes for free. Now they're suing Napster for doing the same thing.; By Brian Lew May 9, 2000
Geek love: Fans rally to save "Freaks and Geeks."; By Andy Dehnart Apr 20, 2000
Stalking Chunk: Long ago, a young girl watched "Goonies" and was smitten with one of the actors. Years later, she hunts him down and they end up ...; By Norah Pierson Apr 12, 2000
Singaporeans riot for Hello Kitty: McDonald's promotion proves catnip to customers.; By J.A. Getzlaff Jan 20, 2000
What dreams may bomb: For years, Richard Simmons has made people earn their dreams the hard way. Now he can't give them away.; By Matt Himes Dec 1, 1999
"Buffy" fans distribute postponed finale online: Network's decision irks the faithful, who take to their Web sites and "tape trees" to get their "Vampire Slayer" fix.; By Howard Wen May 28, 1999
The Boss in Barcelona: Bruce Springsteen rehearses -- and a global group of lucky fans gets a free concert.; By Michael Yessis May 22, 1999
"Star Wars" widows: As their mates obsess over movies, these women find their relationships crushed under the weight of the Force.; By Cynthia Durcanin May 19, 1999
The son also rises: After 14 years of disappointment, Julian Lennon is finally doing it his way.; By Dawn Eden Jul 8, 1998
Who Owns Xena?: On the Web, fans of the Warrior Princess have taken her places she could never go on TV. And so far, the heroine's corporate owners have let a thousand Xena story lines bloom online.; By Andrew Leonard Aug 3, 1997

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