H
2008 SUMMER X-GAMES
Think you've got the X-Games covered from every angle? You will after reading all these items.
Getty Images
Ryan Sheckler redefines action sports stardom
It's 10 in the morning and cherubic skateboarding pro Ryan Sheckler is sitting at a large conference table watching a PowerPoint presentation scored with "inspirational" techno music. The 18-year-old is flanked by entrepreneur (and Apprentice Season 4 contestant) Josh Shaw and Steve Astephen, his agent.
Read More
Read More
BMX rider Kevin Robinson through the eyes of his closest comrades
Robinson is a 36-year-old father of two, a seven-time X Games medalist, the creator of the double flair on vert and the winner of the first gold medal in BMX Big Air. In June he broke Mat Hoffman's world record by soaring 27 feet out of a super quarterpipe.
Read More
Read More
The Metal Mulisha comes of age (WITH VIDEO)
Brian Deegan's face beams with a mischievous smirk as he watches his 6-year-old daughter, Hailie, pedal her pink BMX bike outside the Metal Mulisha trailer at April's Moto X World Championships in San Diego.
Every so often he lets out a hyena-like laugh that gives those around him a start.
Read More
Read More
A survival guide for when everything hits the fan
It's that time of year, when athletes and fans converge on Los Angeles to test limits. Of course, not everything at the X-Games happens according to plan (Uh, remember this?) So we asked four action-sports stars to talk us through their worst-case scenarios. Take notes.
Read More
Read More
editor.espnmag@gmail.com
Billing or subscription issues? Call 888-267-3684.
Go here for change of address.
