A large number of "Playboy's" readers "do" buy the magazine for the articles -- specifically the interviews. The "Playboy" Interview is both incisive and entertaining, and important figures from all walks of life -- many of whom honor no other interview requests -- have given life- and career-altering interviews in the magazine's pages. "The Playboy Interviews: They Played the Game" features some of the most revered -- and reviled -- American sports stars from the past six decades openly discussing controversial issues including race, gender, drugs, and sexuality. More than just a bunch of jocks talking sports, these interviews are a fascinating reflection of the American psyche and evolving cultural perceptions.