ESPN Zoom
ESPN The Magazine’s Zoom section devoted several spreads each issue to showcasing a close-up look at unique sports moments.
NEW ERA CAP FACTORY: A look inside the manufacture of Cincinnati Red’s caps for the MLB All-Stars photographed by Floto + Warner.
KING FELIX: It seemed fitting to give Seattle Mariners pitching ace Felix Hernandez, nicknamed King Felix, the royal treatment for this photo shoot by Art Streiber.
US POND HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS: About 250 teams competed for the Golden Shovel trophy at the event on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. Photographed by Robert Benson.
US WOMEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM: Photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice captures striker Alex Morgan in a quiet moment before a friendly against New Zealand.
WESTGATE LAS VEGAS: The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook opened its doors to photographer Stephen Wilkes during the NFL divisional playoffs.
WESTGATE LAS VEGAS: A look inside the till at The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook during the NFL divisional playoffs. Photographed by Stephen Wilkes.
PARALYMPIAN ARCHER: US Paralympian Matt Stutzman doing target practice at his home in Fairfield, Iowa. Photograph by Andrew Cutraro.
FENWAY GROUNDS CREW: Photographer Bob O’Connor captured the ballpark’s grounds crew doing their signature work.
SERGIO ROMO GETS AN ICE CREAM FLAVOR: Gregg Segal photographed MLB pitcher Romo on the production line at Three Twins Ice Cream in Petaluma, CA.
NYC MARATHON: Photographer George Steinmetz took three separate helicopter flights to cover the race for ESPN.
GOLFER, JOHN DALY: John home-schools his son, Little John, in the family bus. He travels to every tournament in the States in this bus. Photograph by Gregg Segal.
TEXAS A+M BONFIRE: Photographer Fredrik Broden captured Texas A+M undergrads organizing an unsanctioned revival of an Aggies tradition.Broden.
TEXAS A+M BONFIRE: Photographer Fredrik Broden captured progress throughout the months-long process of building the bonfire.
TEXAS A+M BONFIRE: The structure rose 45 feet and comprised about 2000 logs. 15,000+ Aggies gathered in a field to watch. 50,000 watched online. Photograph by Fredrick
WORLD CUP VIEWING PARTY: Brazilian fans watch their team’s match with Chile in the FIFA Fanfest viewing area at Copacabana Beach. Photograph by Midia Ninja/Magnum Photos.
US SUMO OPEN: A group of competitors limbering up for the largest US Sumo competition held in Los Angeles. Photograph by Gregg Segal.