EditorialPeople who walk into stores to buy things are customers, right? Not always. At Dick’s Sporting Goods, there’s a special word for its shoppers: “athletes.” (Melanie Lambrick/The New York Times)
EditorialSmall marble statue of an athlete, Hellenistic, 3rd or 2nd century B.C., Greek, Marble, H. 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm), Stone Sculpture, Among the greatest honors accorded ancient Greek athletes were statues dedicated to the gods to commemorate victories in t...
EditorialFragmentary marble inscription, Late Imperial, 1st half of 3rd century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Marble, white, H.: 16 11/16 in. (42.4 cm), Cesnola Inscriptions, The inscription honors an athlete who had won various competitions and, possibly, provided ser...
EditorialSmall marble statue of an athlete, Hellenistic, 3rd or 2nd century B.C., Greek, Marble, H. 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm), Stone Sculpture, Among the greatest honors accorded ancient Greek athletes were statues dedicated to the gods to commemorate victories in t...