Soccer star Mia Hamm won two World Cups and two Olympic golds with the United States Women’s National Team.
LeBron James Can’t Break Kobe Bryant’s Record Without Help
There’s a record points total that NBA superstar LeBron James could technically eclipse all by himself, but the idea is to do it as part of a tandem.
Will You Get a Refund for Cable TV Sports Channels?
The coronavirus pandemic has left ESPN and other networks without live sports to show, but cable TV and satellite service customers aren’t getting a break on their bills.
Dusty Baker’s Kept Promise to Zac Efron Made Him a Fan
Dusty Bakerof the retired MLB player and current Houston Astros manager.
Rex Ryan Proves Once Again He’s Nothing But a Distraction
The twice-fired NFL coach ripped into Dallas Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper and then had to issue an apology.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant Hired the Smartest Agents
LeBron James has been paid a much larger portion of his salary than most other NBA players because of a change his agent made to his contract.
The Best Game-Winning Touchdowns in NFL Playoff History
There’s a history of dramatic finishes to close NFL playoff games. These five catches that decided games in the closing moments stand out.
Pete Rose’s Reckless Hustle Nearly Ruined Ray Fosse’s Career
Pete Rose bowled over Ray Fosse to score the winning run in the 1970 All-Star Game, injuring the Cleveland Indians catcher.
Tiger Woods Has More to Lose Than Other Athletes
Tiger Woods’ pursuit of Jack Nicklaus will take a hit if any of golf’s majors have to be canceled this season.
Is Jerry Jones the Worst Owner in the NFL?
The Dallas Cowboys have won three Super Bowls with Jerry Jones as their owner but have not been to an NFC Championship Game since after the 1995 season.
How Much Is Michael Buffer Worth Because of Boxing?
Boxing announcer Michael Buffer has made millions of dollars from “Let’s get ready to rumble!”
Dick Vitale Sets 1 Condition for Working Next Basketball Season
The first weekend in April is usually a big one for Dick Vitale because of the NCAA Final Four. Like the rest of the college basketball community he’s having to sit this one out.
Ex-Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa Looks Completely Different Now
Baseball fans who saw Sammy Sosa play in a career that included more than 600 home runs might not even recognize the retired Chicago Cubs great today.
Darryl Dawkins’ Dunks Forced the NBA to Install New Baskets
The man nicknamed Chocolate Thunder developed names for his dunks during a 14-year career.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews Are Helping People Get Fit at Home
Brittany Matthews has been featuring boyfriend and quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs in online workout videos.
What Happened to Denny McLain, Baseball’s Last 30-Game Winner?
It’s become relatively rare for pitchers to win 20 games in a season, but Denny McLain won 31 for the 1968 Detroit Tigers.
Roger Goodell Proves Once Again Why NFL Fans Don’t Like Him
The NFL’s commissioner continues to say the league’s draft will take place as scheduled and has threatened to punish team executives who disagree in public.
Would Summer College Football Work This Year?
Rather than moving the season back by weeks or months, there’s a suggestion that college football should move to the summer and play an abbreviated schedule.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Once Replaced Pete Rose in the Lineup
NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar landed a small but memorable role in ‘Airplane!’ because Pete Rose was unavailable when filming began.
Why Did Jerry Jones and Dallas Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson Feud?
Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones had just won their second consecutive Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys when their relationship fell apart.
Does ‘Wide Right’ Haunt Buffalo Bills Kicker Scott Norwood?
Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field goal in the closing moments of Super Bowl XXV against the New York Giants.
Why Was Bill Buckner Making News 10 Months After His Death?
A New York Times writer’s tweet added to the confusion Friday for people who didn’t recall that a former baseball standout had died last year.
Which NCAA Schools Make the Most Money From Basketball?
The NCAA is reducing payments to its members after the men’s basketball tournament was canceled but some schools rake in big money during the regular season.
What Do PGA Stars Like Most About Tiger Woods?
Tiger Woods has made more than $120 million for himself and can be credited with making many other golfers rich, too.
Where is Ex-Chicago Cubs Star Sammy Sosa Now?
Sammy Sosa dueled with Mark McGwire in 1998 in the race to break the MLB record for home runs in a season.
Lamar Jackson Is Suing Amazon to Protect His Brand and Likeness
Lamar Jackson is suing Amazon over the sale of shirts and hoodies that he says have not been licensed by his own company.
Do NASCAR Drivers Work Out?
Racing is a sport and drivers are most definitely athletes requiring peak physical fitness to deal with extreme conditions.
Will Jon Jones Fight in the UFC Again?
Jon Jones’ latest arrest is certain to push back his next UFC fight, maybe even far beyond the end of 2020.
NFL Legend Peyton Manning Returned to School for a Good Reason
Peyton Manning interrupted a lecture by one of his favorite college professors to offer University of Tennessee students some encouragement.
UFC Stars Pile on Jon Jones After Champion’s Latest Arrest
MMA competititors mocked Jon Jones on social media following the UFC champion’s arrest early Thursday in New Mexico.
Tom Brady Should Still Be the Patriots’ QB, Joe Montana Says
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana believes the New England Patriots made a mistake by letting Tom Brady leave via free agency.
Bill Walton Was Nearly Perfect for UCLA in an NCAA Tournament Final
Bill Walton’s 44 points set an NCAA Tournament final record. How he scored those points was one of the most amazing feats in college basketball history.
Play Ball! Memorable MLB Opening Day Moments
We don’t know when baseball’s 2020 Opening Day will arrive, but past seasons have kicked off with memorable moments.
Mark Cuban Thinks the NBA Could Return in May With 1 Condition
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is bullish on the possibility of the NBA resuming its schedule in May.
Was Bob Uecker a Good Baseball Player?
Bob Uecker was a better catcher than a hitter in the major leagues in the 1960s before becoming a popular baseball announcer and TV personality.
What Happened to Former NBA Star Ron Artest AKA Metta World Peace?
Ron Artest changed his name to Metta World Peace and changed the discussion abound mental health issues for professional athletes.
What Is Jay Cutler Doing Now?
Jay Cutler can be seen on “Very Cavallari,” his wife’s reality show but aspires to land a different television job this fall.
Only Baseball’s Draft Seems to Be at Risk for Now
The NFL, NBA, and NHL continue to move forward with plans for their drafts, but Major League Baseball is considering scrapping its draft to save approximately $400 million.
Is Tiger Woods’ Niece Still Playing Professional Golf?
Cheyenne Woods’ pro golf career has been on the decline but Tiger Woods’ niece is still hopeful of a full-time return to the LPGA.
Has Joe Morgan Stayed Active in Major League Baseball?
Joe Morgan was a key member of the great Cincinnati Reds teams in the 1970s and continued in baseball after his 1990 induction into the Hall of Fame.
Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg Race to End an MLB Jinx
Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg have shots at reaching a milestone that no overall No. 1 draft pick has ever hit in Major League Baseball.
Where Did Jay Wright Coach Basketball Before Villanova?
Villanova’s Jay Wright worked his way up quickly as a basketball assistant and has had a stable career as a head coach in a sport in which job-hopping is common.
Tiger Woods’ Most Memorable Commercial Wasn’t Planned
Tiger Woods was shooting an entirely different ad for Nike the day that his most famous television commercial unexpectedly came together.
Some Charles Barkley Quotes to Enjoy While the NBA is on Break
NBA analyst and retired Hall of Fame player Charles Barkley has been a combination of funny, insightful and controversial on the air.
The PGA Tour Commissioner Stands to Lose Millions and is OK With It
Commissioner Jay Monahan is not taking a paycheck while the PGA Tour is suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Agony of Defeat: Vinko Bogataj wiped out 50 years ago
Vinko Bogataj came to personify “the agony of defeat” on television thanks to his ski-jumping crash that Americans watched for decades on ‘Wide World of Sports.’
Is Cam Newton the Washington Redskins’ Solution?
The Wahington Redskins need to add a veteran quarterback for 2020. Cam Newton’s name has been getting mentioned a lot this week.
Georgia Freshman Gives NBA Draft New No. 1 Candidate
Anthony Edwards was a top prospect coming out of high school a year ago and now is the early favorite to go No. 1 in the NBA draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Zach Ertz Was Wise to Refuse a Raise
Zach Ertz turned down a contract extension midway through his existing deal last fall. The Eagles should be in position to offer a lot more money the next time they approach him.
The Boston Red Sox Announcer Wins Twitter for the Week
His spring training was interrupted by the coronavirus shutdown, but Boston Red Sox announcer Josh Lewis hit a home run with a hilarious video.
