Kyler Murray chose football over baseball and became unique among first-round quarterbacks when he went No. 1 in the NFL draft.
The NHL Might Have 2 Teams With Logo Problems On Their Hands
Like the team formerly known as Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians, two NHL teams are under fire for their logos and nicknames.
A Super Bowl Without Fans Could Happen
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell still plans to hand out the Super Bowl trophy after the 2020 season, but there might not be fans there to see it because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts Are Giving Eagles Fans Nightmares of 2006
Carson Wentz has been mediocre and Jalen Hurts has been lightly used as the Eagles struggle to figure out their QB situation.
Ben Simmons Is About to Collect on a 3-Year Old Bet
Ben Simmons made a bet with a 76ers executive years ago, and now he’s cashing in that bet in an eye-catching way.
Does Dale Earnhardt Sr. or Dale Earnhardt Jr. Have More NASCAR Wins?
Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are both NASCAR legends, but which Earnhardt earned more career wins on the big circuit?
Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray Are Changing the Way We Think About NFL Quarterbacks
Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Kyler Murray are elite NFL QBs, but it’s their running ability that separates them from past quarterbacks.
Patrick Mahomes Is Complicating Russell Wilson’s Chase for NFL MVP
Russell Wilson’s stellar play makes him a leading NFL MVP candidate, but Patrick Mahomes is complicating the race.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Chills While His Offseason Heats Up
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been vacationing in Europe while the rest of the NBA speculates on his future with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Tom Brady Is the Best Backup QB to Take a Starring Role, but Not the Only 1
Tom Brady was a backup quarterback before becoming one of the best QBs ever, and he isn’t the only star who began his career as a backup QB.
Super Bowls and $500 Million Aren’t the Only Reasons Patrick Mahomes Signed With the Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes has a contract worth $500 million with the Chiefs, but money and Super Bowls aren’t the only reasons he loves Kansas City.
Joe Burrow’s Talent as a QB Might Be His Greatest Curse
Joe Burrow’s talent as a quarterback is undeniable, but his talent might be a curse that sets back the Bengals for years.
A 1964 Lowlight Perfectly Captures the Minnesota Vikings’ Dismal 2020 Season
Jim Marshall’s wrong-way touchdown run in 1964 is almost ancient history but was a precursor to the Minnesota Vikings’ dismal 2020 season.
What NFL Boycott? Fox Could Spend $2 Billion to Keep NFC TV Broadcast Rights
In the midst of sinking rankings and NFL boycott talk, Fox could double its yearly investment in NFL broadcast rights to $2 billion or more.
A Piece of Kobe Bryant Memorabilia That Lets Fans Take the Floor
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest NBA players ever, and an upcoming auction lets fans take the floor — if they can afford it.
Lewis Hamilton Believes It’s Past Time for Better Tires for F1 Racing
Lewis Hamilton has dominated Formula One racing since he joined the circuit, but he he feels the current batch of F1 tires isn’t up to snuff.
Villanova’s Jay Wright Should Be at The Top of the Sixers Coaching Wish List
The Philadelphia 76ers need a head coach, and Villanova’s Jay Wright could be the perfect fit — if he’s ready to jump to the NBA.
The Celtics’ Danny Ainge is the NBA’s Most Underrated Executive
Danny Ainge was an underrated yet vital part of two championships with the Boston Celtics, and he might be the most underrated executive in the NBA.
Serena Williams’ GOAT Status Challenged By Martina Navratilova
Serena Williams is one of the best women’s tennis players ever, but Martina Navratilova contests Williams’ status as the greatest of all time.
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Mercedes is the Latest High-Priced Piece of Auctioned Memorabilia
Michael Jordan has an extensive car collection, and one of old Mercedes’ with custom features sold for six figures at auction. It’s just the latest piece of high-priced Jordan memorabilia to sell at auction.
Firing Alvin Gentry is the Move the New Orleans Pelicans Need to Make
Alvin Gentry learned to coach from some of the NBA’s best, but it’s time for the New Orleans Pelicans to fire him and find a new coach.
Stephen Curry Might Have a Future on the PGA Tour
Stephen Curry is one of the best NBA players of his generation, but basketball isn’t the only sport at which he excels.
Chris Paul and Mookie Betts Could Go Pro in Another Sport if They Wanted To
Mookie Betts and Chris Paul are baseball and basketball stars, respectively, but they’re both good enough to go pro in another sport if they wanted.
Nike Founder Phil Knight’s Net Worth Got a Lot of Help From Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods
Phil Knight sold running shoes out of the trunk of his car before founding Nike and building an enormous net worth.
Ryan Howard Made More Than $450,000 for Every Phillies Home Run He Hit
Ryan Howard is one of the leading home run hitters in Philadelphia Phillies history, and he was paid handsomely for his power hitting.
What is Jerry West’s Net Worth?
Jerry West played in the NBA before salaries exploded, but you’d never know it from looking at his net worth.
Are Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer Friends?
Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander formed the backbone of a ferocious Detroit Tigers pitching staff, but were they friends when they played together?
Should Sammy Sosa Be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Sammy Sosa is one of the greatest sluggers in Major League Baseball History, but does he deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame?
Should Carlos Delgado Be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Carlos Delgado grew up idolizing former Pittsburgh Pirate outfielder Roberto Clemente, a fellow Puerto Rican who died six months after Delgado was born. And while Delgado went on to have a tremendous career that spanned 17 years, unlike his idol, the former first baseman for the Blue Jays and New York Mets was not voted …
Charles Fisher’s 1-Game NFL Career Led to a Lucrative Second Act
Charles Fisher has his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals cut short, but his football knowledge led to a lucrative second act when he retired.
Dave Dravecky Didn’t Let Cancer and a Horrific Pitching Injury Define His Legacy
Dave Dravecky was on his way to having a solid career as a starting left-handed pitcher when life went sideways for him in 1988. A 21st-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1978 MLB draft, the Youngstown Ohio native compiled 64 wins against 57 losses in his eight years in the majors. Dravecky, …
LeBron James Wants to Pay it Forward for Zion Williamson
LeBron James know how hard the adjustment to NBA life can be, which is why he plans to mentor young players such as Zion Williamson.
Vince Carter Achieved a Personal Highlight and a Career Lowlight on the Same Day
Vince Carter experienced a personal highlight and a career lowlight on the same day early in his NBA career.
Jason Kidd Could Soon Be an NBA Head Coach Again, but He’s a Terrible Choice for the Nets
Jason Kidd is a popular name to fill NBA head coaching vacancies, but he’d be a terrible choice for the Brooklyn Nets.
Golden Tate Made Close to $1 Million as a Rookie and Still Stole a Donut in Seattle
Golden Tate signed a multi-million dollar rookie contract with the Seahawks, but he still tried stealing donuts from a Seattle store.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Net Worth Is Only Getting Stronger Thanks to His UFC Dominance
Khabib Nurmagomedov started by wrestling bears in Russua before he became an MMA fighter and extremely wealthy UFC champion.
Baker Mayfield Will Soon Be Bronzed by Oklahoma’s Football Program
Baker Mayfield has had some struggles with the Cleveland Browns, but Oklahoma football is about to make him a permanent part of history.
Adam Schefter’s Podcast is 1 of the Best Ways to Follow NFL News
Adam Schefter is a top NFL insider at ESPN, and his podcast is one of the best ways for fans to keep track of breaking NFL news.
Frank ‘The Big Hurt’ Thomas Might Have 1 of the Best MLB Nicknames of All-Time
Frank Thomas carried ‘The Big Hurt’ moniker throughout his career, and it might be one of the best MLB nicknames of all time.
1 Key Reason Miles Sanders is the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Being named Pennsylvania’s Mr. Football in his senior year was the crowning glory of a fabled high school career for the Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back, Miles Sanders. With dreams of following other Penn State greats into the NFL, Sanders signed to play for the Nittany Lions, figuring that he and incumbent star Saquon Barkley …
Did Lions Coach Matt Patricia play in the NFL?
We have seen a lot of former players become NFL head coaches, but how much of Lions coach Matt Patricia’s experience came on the field?
Is David Blough the first QB to Have a TD as His First Completion in the NFL?
David Blough didn’t have to wait long to toss his first NFL touchdown — he did it on his first completion — but was he the first to do so?
Why Joe Namath Was the Best Player Ever in the American Football League
Before the NFL ruled the sports world, the upstart AFL tried to grab the spotlight, and New York Jets QB Joe Namath led the way.
How Many 100-Yards Receiving Games Does Julio Jones Have?
On Nov. 10, 2019, the Atlanta Falcons shocked the world — well, maybe just those who follow the NFL — by defeating the 7-1 New Orleans Saints, 29-6 at the Superdome. One of the more noteworthy stats of the Falcons win was that superstar wide receiver Julio Jones was limited to 79 yards on three …
What is the Connection Between Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Strasburg?
They’re both tall and both stars in the their sports, but NBA player Kawhi Leonard and MLB pitcher Stephen Strasburg have another connection.
Why Ray Guy was the Greatest Punter in NFL History
Punters don’t always get a ton of respect in the NFL, but it’s not hard to appreciate what Ray Guy accomplished when you see some of his stats.
1 Major Reason Doris Burke is the Best NBA Analyst on TV
Doris Burke is one of the best NBA analysts on TV, and she’s good that fellow announcers call her the LeBron James of sportscasters.
The Fastest Run in the NFL This Season Might Surprise You
NFL players are some of the fastest athletes around, but the person with the fastest run of the 2019 season (so far) might surprise you.
4 Ways the Philadelphia Eagles can Still Make the Super Bowl
The 2020 Super Bowl seems like a far-fetched dream for the Eagles, but there are four ways they can make it to the big game this season.
How much do the Phoenix Suns Gorilla and Other NBA Mascots Make?
They might not make as much as the superstar players, but the people performing as NBA mascots aren’t living in the poor house, either.
The NFL Backgrounds for Goldberg and Other WWE Stars
As a sport whose single-game violence is reported to be much like 63 car crashes, football is the perfect breeding ground for a retirement career filled with similar mayhem. That’s right — the logical next step after hanging up the cleats is donning a pair of tights in the WWE and applying powerful finishing holds …