Arcade on Fire
The Asteroids video game was a sensation in the early 1980s. Produced by Atari, Asteroids supplanted Pong and Space Invaders as the arcade game du jour across America. The addictive game had mass appeal – teenagers to middle-aged, suit-clad stockbrokers were just as likely to be seen playing Asteroids at the local arcade. David Owen penned a really fun story about the rise of Asteroids for Esquire, republished by The Daily Beast.
In Other News
It’s Catching
A former NFL wide receiver explains the nuances of catching a football – Deadspin
Decompression
The science of compression wear is still unclear – Outside Magazine
Cap Schtick
The case against a salary cap in baseball – Hardball Talk
Ski School
Edit: hilarious advice on how to be a skier – YouTube
Not Interested
Deciphering how many Americans don’t watch any sports – Five Thirty Eight
Cover shot: Mikaela Shiffrin lays it down at Aspen – USA Today Sports Images
