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Originally the Los Angeles Chargers for one season in 1960 before a lengthy stint in San Diego, the AFC West franchise only recently returned to L.A. Even though the team’s latest relocation came with a large amount of controversy and pushback, one thing remains certain — the Chargers’ legacy is one of the strongest in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, in their 87-year history, have had two wide receivers who primarily played for the franchise then get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame—including a very recent addition. The Eagles, one of the oldest football institutions, have a history stretching generations of great wideout talent, including these five greatest receivers. 5. […]

No one likes to remember the no-calls. It hurts. No-calls have skewed so many games that have potentially altered the course of NBA history. Simply put, nothing is worse than a game being so terribly officiated, that it literally changes the entire outcome. Nevertheless, it’s inevitable part of a sport where referees are always subject […]

Believe it or not, the Denver Broncos, in their 60-year history, have never had a wide receiver compete for the team and later get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, there have been quite a few talented wideouts come through the organization. Here are the five greatest receivers in Broncos franchise history. […]

The two-time Super Bowl champion Miami Dolphins only have one player who played significant time with the team and made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Despite the lone inclusion in Canton, the Dolphins have a long history with very impactful wideouts for the South Beach team. Here are the five best receivers in Dolphins […]

Who doesn’t love a violent poster dunk? After all, it’s one of the most hyped up and disrespectful plays in the entire sport. Therefore, it only makes sense that we take a look at the ten most violent poster dunks in league history and rank them accordingly. Additionally, we’ll focus only on straight up dunks […]

The Indianapolis Colts have featured some iconic NFL players throughout their history, but the team has also rostered some players whose fans don’t usually associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Colts. 5. Tony Siragusa, 1990-1996 “Goose” is typically known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens, […]

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, better known as MS Dhoni, is arguably the greatest team captain in Indian cricketing history. The 39-year old is known for his calm, collected attitude on the field and his bold gambles during the game, earning him the monikers “Captain Cool” and “Captain Extraordinary”. While the debate about the best Indian cricketer, […]

Hate is a pretty strong word. Then again, throughout the history of the NBA, there have been a number of players who certainly fall in this category when it comes to their respective relationships with fans — be it their own or that of opposing teams. To this very day, there are certain players painted […]

The Madden NFL 21 ratings have been revealed and the Dallas Cowboys are stacked. Though they did not make it to the playoffs in the 2019 season, they still had great individual performances and had six of their players named as Pro Bowlers in 2020. Let’s take a look at the top 10 Cowboys for […]

In this day and age, gaming is more than a pastime. Professional gamers and streamers can make millions of dollars if they play their cards right. Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is a gamer among gamers who has amassed an impressive net worth and made himself an international phenomenon playing Fortnite, a free-to-play battle royale shooter with […]

There are more than a few reasons why more than a few folks consider Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the greatest player of all time. He had a tremendous and memorable career in the NBA, and he will forever be remembered for his unparalleled skillset, unmatched competitiveness, and of course, his Mamba Mentality, […]

Shortly after that infamous “Malice in the Palace” incident in 2004, Metta World Peace (who started his NBA career as Ron Artest) tried to turn a new leaf and tone down his old ways. Even before his involvement in the most shocking brawl in NBA history, MWP already had a menacing reputation that followed him […]

The Tennessee Titans have been one of the NFL’s most average teams for a large portion of the past 20 years, but have also had some great players, some of which most fans don’t normally associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for Tennessee. 5. Pacman Jones, 2005-2006 Jones […]

Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Initially starting out as one of the most electric, young superstars in the league, Bryant eventually became a cold and calculated assassin on the court. The late Lakers legend’s Hall of Fame career can be divided into two chapters. First when he wore […]

The Washington franchise has had some absolutely legendary players. However, just like every other NFL team, they are not always remembered for their time with the organization. Yes, Washington has had legends. Art Monk is one of the greatest wide receivers of all-time. Sean Taylor will always be remembered as a safety everyone loved and […]

NBA fans often like to ponder “what if” scenarios. What if Derrick Rose didn’t tear his ACL in the 2012 playoffs? What if the Warriors lost to the Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals? How about if Shaq and Kobe never broke up? These are just some of the biggest “what ifs” in NBA […]

The Los Angeles Rams currently boast one of the best receiving corps in the NFL, led by Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. Before Woods and Kupp, the Rams have been fortunate enough to employ plenty of gifted wide receivers in their franchise’s history. The same can be said for Los Angeles when it comes to […]

The Atlanta Falcons have featured some iconic NFL legends throughout their history. But they’ve also rostered some players that most fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Falcons. 5. Osi Umenyiora, 2013-2014 Umenyiora was a second-round pick by the New York Giants in 2003, and […]

Kids who watch NBA games in the 90’s would instantly see the stark difference of the game back then from the game they see now. Today’s NBA is heavily reliant on 3-point shooting, floor spacing, and versatility on both sides of the court. However, nearly thirty years ago, in fact — even ten years ago […]

The Golden State Warriors had an absolutely horrendous 2019-20 campaign. So much so that they were perhaps one of the few teams that would have been more than happy if the season got cancelled altogether. The good news for the Warriors is that their suffering doesn’t look like it’s going to last more than a […]

We’ve all heard and seen some of the most highly-touted NBA rookies completely failing to live up to the high expectations everyone had on them. These are usually some of the most disheartening narratives not only for the players themselves but for the franchises as well. That’s certainly not what we have for you today. […]

The first decade of the new millennium belonged to two teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. To be more specific, they were primarily dominated by two superstars in Kobe Bryant of the Lakers and Tim Duncan of the Spurs. That’s why we’re about to look at NBA stars who never won […]

Robert Horry is truly one of the most celebrated role players in NBA history. The retired 6-foot-9 forward, after all, won a total of 7 Larry O’Brien trophies with three different franchises. Horry also never missed the postseason throughout his entire 16-year career. To be clear, Horry was never considered a superstar and he didn’t […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the NFL’s best wide receivers today, but after one season with the Cleveland Browns, is he one of the team’s five best all-time pass catchers? Well, he certainly still has a lot of work to do. With that said, we take a look the five best wide receivers in […]

Only 10 players in NBA history can say they thoroughly dominated a season from start to finish. Sure, there are a bevy of players who have won championships and put up stellar numbers in the regular season and playoffs, but only 10 NBA legends can say they won MVP and Finals MVP in the same […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have a long history as being an NBA franchise needing to build their various successful teams through the draft and shrewd moves on the trade market. Despite a solid history of drafting stars and high-quality role players, there has also been a fair share of draft busts. Let’s look at five of […]

If you think about it, screwing the pooch in the NBA Draft is quite normal. That’s because people can only speculate on a player’s potential heading into a league of trained professionals. Essentially, it’s almost even a casino as you just hope that you bet on the right players to include in your team. Therefore, […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers met in the NBA Finals four straight years from 2015 to 2018. As a result, the two teams developed a fierce rivalry, both on and off the court. The Warriors went 3-1 against the Cavs in the Finals. However, Cleveland won the 2016 title in historic fashion by […]

A lot of the time, the team that wins the NBA championship is not exactly well-liked. I don’t think anyone outside of Los Angeles was rooting for the Lakers during all of their titles runs, and Michael Jordan’s Bulls certainly had their fair share of haters around the nation. But every once in a while, […]

The 2020 Green bay Packers could use one of the wide receivers on this list. After a 13-3 regular season that ended in an NFC Championship loss, the Packers failed to get Aaron Rodgers a weapon in the draft. Davante Adams will once again be the Packers’ No. 1 option. They added Devin Funchess on […]

During Kobe Bryant’s public memorial at Staples Center earlier this year, Michael Jordan gave a moving eulogy about his “little brother.” By now, most basketball fans know that Jordan and Bryant had a very close relationship. Kobe basically copied everything that Jordan did on the court and tried to emulate his game as much as […]

The NBA Finals is the biggest stage in basketball. Only select few ever get to this stage, and it has seen iconic moments of triumph, defeat, glory, anguish, and—most importantly—greatness. Today’s we’re going to take a look at the best NBA Finals ever, ranked for your pleasure. Some NBA Finals series are better remembered than […]

LeBron James is one of the biggest names in the NBA of all time. He has been the face of the league for a significant period, and his global popularity remains unmatched. So much so, that even what he eats becomes the stuff of news headlines. Take for instance the “Taco Tuseday” trend he started […]

The Baltimore Ravens may have only been around since 1996, but the franchise has boasted some iconic players, including some who fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for Baltimore. 5. Lorenzo Neal, 2008 Fullbacks have been mostly phased out in the modern NFL, but throughout NFL […]

Virat Kohli may be the boldest batsman in the cricket industry today. Analysts believe that his talent for choosing his battles — which balls to hit and which to ignore — as well as his marvelous control of stamina and concentration puts him at a step above the rest. But his batting prowess isn’t the […]

Fascinatingly enough, the Kansas City Chiefs have more of a rich history around the tight end position than the wide receiver position. It’s very easy to laud the careers of Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez along with contemporary Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. However, there have been quite a few studs to come through […]

Did the Minnesota Vikings add their next great wide receiver in the offseason? They are hoping that is the case when they selected LSU product Justin Jefferson in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Vikings are a team with a rich history of great receivers—and Jefferson could be next in line. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have an identity as a hard-nosed franchise. Today, however, we’re going to talk about a position not traditionally known for its toughness. Rather, it’ll be about the best Steelers receivers in Pittsburgh history. Indeed, the Steelers dynasty of the 1970s became known as the “Steel Curtain” with fearsome defensive players like Jack […]