After protests across America, Minnesota Twins celebrated Juneteenth by making a big change at Target Field.
Golfer Jon Rahm Explains the Funniest Side Effect of Golf’s Return Without Fans
With the return of golf, the “new normal” leads to unintentionally funny moments, as evidenced at the PGA Tour’s first event back.
Why 3 Teams Passed on Chris Paul in the 2005 Draft
Chris Paul has been one of the most consistent point guards in the league since being drafted. So why did three teams pass him up?
Losing Chris Sale Could Irreparably Derail the Red Sox This Season
You’d think a perennial contender like the Red Sox would be a shoo-in. But Boston may not be as competitive because of Chris Sale.
How Chris Gwynn and Billy Ripken Lived in the Shadow of Their ‘Pretty Extraordinary Brothers’
Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. are two of the most legendary baseball players of their era. But many fans forget that both had brother make it to the majors.
Ken Stabler’s 3 Divorces Were Dramatic and Expensive Even After His Death
Ken Stabler’s three public divorces hurt his reputation and cost him a lot of money. They even followed him past his 2015 death.
Bill Walsh Credits Joe Montana’s Greatness to a Simple Equation
Bill Walsh is one of the most legendary coaches the NFL has ever seen. His relationship with Joe Montana made the 49ers a dynasty.
Actually, Kevin Love Might End Up Staying With the Cavaliers
It’s clear the Cavaliers need a rebuild. A big piece of this means trading Kevin Love and getting his big salary off Cleveland’s books.
Eric Thomas Is the Secret Weapon for Chris Paul and Other Elite Athletes
Professional athletes need all the help they can get to stay at the top of their game. That’s where Eric Thomas comes in.
Henry and Mike Bibby Are Just 2 of Many Athletes in Their Complicated Family
Mike Bibby is a second-generation NBA player, following his father, Henry’s, lead. But the father and son do not have a good relationship.
JuJu Smith-Schuster Surprised His Friend With a $60,000 Car on His Birthday
Juju Smith-Schuster doesn’t have the biggest NFL contract, but this didn’t stop him from surprising his friend with a $60,000 car.
Chris Godwin Is the Most Underpaid Player in the NFL Right Now
Chris Godwin has proved to be one of the best receivers in the game the past few seasons. However, he isn’t getting paid like one.
How a Test Forced Kevin Garnett to Skip College for the NBA
Kevin Garnett is one of a handful of successful NBA players to skip right to the NBA from high school. What made him skip college?
Andy Ruiz’s Poor Work Ethic Doomed Him in His Rematch Against Anthony Joshua
Andy Ruiz had one of the greatest modern underdog wins. However, when time came for a rematch he never stood a chance.
The Chilly Reason Why 6 NFL Teams Don’t Have Cheerleaders
Despite the love of cheerleaders among NFL fans, not every team has them. Six franchises do without, and they all have one thing in common.
Marshawn Lynch and Rob Gronkowski Have Money Saving Habits in Common
Both Marshawn Lynch and Rob Gronkowski have made a lot of money in the NFL. The two players also knew the key was to save this money.
Red Sox Pitcher Chris Sale Has a Contract Quirk That’ll Keep Him Paid After Retirement
Chris Sale has already made a lot of money playing baseball. But a weird quirk in his contract has secured his finances for years to come.
Alex Rodriguez Never Went to College But He Still Supports His Favorite University to the Tune of $3.8 Million
Alex Rodriguez didn’t go to college. But it hasn’t stopped him from donating millions to the University of Miami, which he almost attended.
Only 2 MLB Players Have Ever Hit a Grand Slam on the First Pitch of His First At-Bat
MLB players face a lot of pressure to have an impressive debut. For a hitter, this means hitting a grand slam, like these two players.
Carmelo Anthony Might Be 1 of the Big Names to Skip on the NBA’s Restart
Some NBA players have expressed concerns about restarting amidst COVID-19. Among the big names who may skip the restart is Carmelo Anthony.
Former MLB Star Mo Vaughn Has Rehabbed Thousands of Affordable Housing Units in Honor of Jackie Robinson
While Boston fans recall the way Mo Vaughn smashed the ball out of the park, he ‘s built a new legacy rehabbing affordable housing units.
Barry Bonds Once Paid $40K to Keep a Bat Company in Business
Barry Bonds obviously doesn’t have the best reputation in the baseball world. However, there are a few instances that highlight Bonds’s generosity.
Chad Johnson’s Childish Behavior Caused Him to Spend 30 Days in Jail
Chad Johnson always knew how to make a headline. But when we was charged with domestic abuse he made the wrong type of headlines.
NFL Bust Danny Watkins Admitted His Heart Was Never in Football
Danny Watkins’s legacy will always be as a huge NFL bust. But Watkins didn’t fail in the NFL due to his lack of skill, his heart was just never in the game.
Adrian Wojnarowski’s NBA Insider Knowledge Has Made Him Millions
Adrian Wojnarowski is one of the most reliable NBA-insiders in the industry. So how has all this trust earned him a hefty paycheck?
Giannis Antetokounmpo Made $25 Million Last Year and Is Still Underpaid
Everybody knows that Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the league. So how is he still underpaid despite making $25M a year?
The Ravens’ Eric DeCosta Made All the Right Moves to Become NFL Executive of the Year
Ozzie Newsome’s replacement, Eric DeCosta, earned high honors in his first season with the Ravens in 2019; he won Executive of the Year.
The Nationals Squeezed a Lot of Symbolism (and a Spelling Error) On the World Series Ring
The Nationals’ ring for winning the 2019 World Series features a lot of symbolism related to the season — and a grammatical error.
How Alex Rodriguez Went From a Baseball Outcast to a Successful Broadcaster
Alex Rodriguez has turned into a successful broadcaster working for ESPN and Fox. Here’s how he made his way back into MLB’s good graces.
Has Dennis Rodman Ever Been to Jail?
None of his criminal issues were major offenses, so Dennis Rodman never received a significant jail sentence.
How Many Tour de France Races Did Lance Armstrong Win?
Lance Armstrong faced a doping scandal that called into question all of the Tour de France titles he won — and there were a lot of them.
The History of Hockey’s Hat Trick and How Gordie Howe Made It Even Better
Even if you’re not a hockey fan, you likely know what it a hat trick is. But Gordie Howe’s variation of the feat is funnier.
How Tony Navarro Went From Broke and Homeless to Caddying for Greg Norman and Raymond Floyd
Tony Navarro has had the honor of being a caddie for some of the biggest names in golf. But the path to get there wasn’t an easy one.
The Golden State Warriors Keep Putting Themselves in Position to Pounce on Stars
The Golden State Warriors went on one of the most dominant runs of any NBA franchise in history. So how do they always seems to be in position to get stars?
Kevin Harvick’s Parents Got Him Interested in Racing at Age 5 With This Cool Gift
Kevin Harvick is one of NASCAR’s top drivers. His passion for racing began at an early age thanks to his mom and dad.
Eric Dickerson Doesn’t Hold Back: The Rams’ New Uniform ‘Looks Like 2 Bananas’
As the Rams move into their new stadium this fall, they’ll also introduce new uniforms — and Eric Dickerson has a lot to say about them.
Golf’s Rookie of the Year Sungjae Im Doesn’t Actually Have a Home in the United States
Sungjae Im burst on to the scene in 2019 and was named the PGA’s Rookie of the Year. Despite is success on tour, he still doesn’t own a house in the U.S.
What Dom DiMaggio Thought of His Brother’s Fame: ‘The Joe DiMaggio Legend Was Too Strong’
Joe DiMaggio had a Hall of Fame MLB career in Major League Baseball. He also had two brothers, Vince and Dom DiMaggio in the MLB.
Kevin Durant Is Officially ‘Adviser to the CEO’ of Alaska Airlines
Rather than just making NBA star Kevin Durant a spokesman, Alaska Airlines gave him an official-sounding title: adviser to the CEO.
Bob Timberlake Failed as Both a Quarterback and a Kicker in the NFL
Not many people have the distinction of failing at two positions in the NFL. But Bob Timberlake’s NFL career was far from ordinary.
Is Grunting Truly Effective in Tennis or Just an Accepted Form of Cheating?
Some people consider grunting in tennis a form of cheating, as it can be considered unsportsmanlike and distracting. What does the data show?
Darrent Williams’ Life and Promising NFL Career Were Cut Short by Senseless Violence
Darrent Williams was living out his dream and making a name for himself in the NFL. But his life came to a tragic end.
What Is Tennis Star Andy Roddick’s Net Worth Now?
Andy Roddick saw great success on the tennis circuit before retiring in 2012. Let’s look at Roddick’s life and net worth since retiring.
Sugar Ray Leonard Lied About His Age so He Could Try Out for the Olympics
Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard viewed the Olympics as a great honor. He wanted to get on the Olympic team even if it meant not telling the truth.
Troy Aikman’s Relationship With Jimmy Johnson Started Long Before the Cowboys
Troy Aikman and Jimmy Johnson were one of the most dominant player-coaching duos in history. How did their relationship develop?
CBD Has Helped Rob Gronkowski Play Football Again
After sitting out a year, Rob Gronkowski believes he’s ready to return to the hard-hitting sport, partially thanks to CBD.
Roberto Alomar’s Life Has Been Messy Since His MLB Retirement
Roberto Alomar hall of fame baseball career was not without controversy. However, since leaving the sport, he’s still making headlines.
Lenny Dykstra Says He Took Steroids to Help His Family
Lenny Dykstra knew he was too small to have a longer career, so he turned to steroids to keep playing at as high of a level as possible.
Tiger Woods Shares How He Finally Overcame His Childhood Stutter: ‘I Would Talk to My Dog’
Tiger Woods faced numerous obstacles along the way. Most of them were golf-related, but he also had to overcome a stutter he had as a child.
Do MLB Pitchers Who Throw Harder Get Injured More?
The faster you can throw a baseball, the better you’ll be as an MLB pitcher, right? This may be true, but it also may be dangerous.
