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Do You Remember These Infamous Plays From Sports History?

In the world of sports, sometimes all it takes is one play to drastically change the outcome of a game, or even an entire season. Some plays go down i...

Jaw-Dropping Scandals That Forever Changed Olympic History

The Olympic Games aren’t all fun and games. From imposters to boycotts to tragic deaths, they’ve had their share of controversy. Find out ...

Weirdest Sports You Didn’t Realize Were in the Olympics

The Olympics are an institution. So are its sports. But it hasn’t always been all volleyball and gymnastics. Check out some of the weirder Olymp...

Most Overhyped Pro Sports Teams of the 2010s

In the world of professional sports, if you aren’t improving every year, chances are you’re moving backward. It’s no surprise that teams are wil...

Scariest Team Mascots in Sports History

In this season that celebrates all things spooky and scary, now would be the perfect time to recognize some of the sports team mascots that would fit ...

Greatest 1-Season Wonders in NFL History

We all have our favorite NFL stars who produce year in and year out and become the face of their franchise, but not all players can be so lucky. The N...

Athletes Who Retired Way Too Early

Andrew Luck stunned both Indianapolis Colts fans and the wider world of sports with his retirement announcement in August 2019 at the age of 29. But h...

The 25 Best Sports Movies of All Time

The wins. The losses. The triumphant swelling music. There’s a reason we love sports movies. Here are the best of the best. Happy Gilmore This l...

Famous Athletes Have Crazier Diets Than You Could Ever Even Imagine

Being an athlete takes discipline. And hard work. And perseverance. Also, apparently, a crazy appetite. Because, you see, these athletes’ insane...

Hottest NFL Wives and Girlfriends These Pro Athletes Get to Go Home To

These famous NFL players know all about winning and losing on the football field. But they sure hit a touchdown when they met the hottest NFL wives an...

Hottest NBA Wives and Girlfriends These Pro Athletes Get to Go Home To

When these famous NBA players decided to share their lives with someone, they didn’t settle for average. They found women who are intelligent and to...

These Sports Superstars Had It All, But Then They Lost It All

To be a professional athlete means entering a world of high-stakes decisions. Some rise to the challenge, succeeding in both the game and life. But ot...

Former NBA Player Stephon Marbury Is Now a Basketball Superstar… in China

Stephon Marbury made two NBA All-Star teams and as many All-NBA squads, but never broke through to true superstardom. At least not in American. When M...

‘Harry Potter’ Star Making a New Name for Himself as an MMA Fighter

The Harry Potter films made stars out of some of the series’ young actors, but one former child actor with Hogwarts roots has traded his wand in...

Young Pole Vault Star’s Career Almost Ends Over an Innocent Photograph

We all want people to recognize us for our hard work, drive, and talent. But what happens when you get famous for something completely out of your con...

The Forgotten Story of LeBron James’ Football Career

LeBron James entered the NBA as the most hyped rookie of all time. And he hasn’t disappointed, claiming three titles and four MVP trophies (and ...

How an NCAA Superstar Quit Basketball After Playing a High Schooler Who Would Become a Legend

B.H. Born seemed destined for a long career in the NBA. But after his decorated college career, he played a one-on-one game with a future NBA legend w...

The Story of an MLB Pitcher Who Literally Forgot How to Pitch, Then Returned to the Majors at a New Position

In 1999, Rick Ankiel was baseball’s pitching prospect with the most hype. A season later, the 20-year-old lefty with a lethal curveball helped l...

The Story of an MLB Pitcher Who Literally Forgot How to Pitch, Then Returned to the Majors at a New Position

In 1999, Rick Ankiel was baseball’s pitching prospect with the most hype. A season later, the 20-year-old lefty with a lethal curveball helped l...

He Was Bound For NBA Stardom, But Tragedy Struck Mere Days After the Draft

Reginald Adams knew firsthand how unstoppable Len Bias was. “He’d jump and his knees would be in my teeth, and I’m 6-2,” said Adam...

NBA Award Winners Who Didn’t Deserve Their Awards

Not every NBA accomplishment is held in the same esteem as the equivalent from another season. Just ask Kevin Durant. Narrative and the results of pr...

NBA Stars Then and Now: What Did Famous Hoopsters Look Like as Kids?

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley weren’t even 6 feet tall when they kicked off their respective high-school basketball careers. Anthony Davis ...

NFL Awards Winners Who Didn’t Deserve Their Awards

I promise I don’t have anything against Hall of Fame-bound quarterback Peyton Manning. But I think the two-time Super Bowl champ has a few piece...