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The San Francisco 49ers selected a quarterback out of Notre Dame with the 82nd pick in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. Little did they know that when they picked Joe Montana, they were selecting a future Hall of Famer who would be known as one of the biggest winners in league history. […]

The New Orleans Saints have had several very fine running backs come through the once-expansion NFL franchise. Established in 1967, the Saints have yet to have a running back primarily play for the franchise later inducted into the Hall of Fame, with only Earl Campbell, a star rusher with the Houston Oilers, finding himself in […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were blessed with two very good backs during their 2002 NFL season, which marked their glory days and Super Bowl championship. However, only one of those two were included in this list of three best running backs in franchise history. Another honorable mention left off the list, after much deliberation, was […]

The Miami Dolphins have had only one running back turn into a Hall of Famer, making the number one choice on this list easy. Rounding out the other two choices were a bit more difficult, with credence to an old-tier given deliberation along with a newer name to the record books. Here are the three […]

One of the NFL’s older franchises, the San Francisco 49ers have enjoyed plenty of success over the past 40 years. The team has boasted some of the most recognizable players in league history, but has also featured some legends who aren’t typically associated with them. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for […]

After eight years playing for his hometown Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant shocked the world when he signed a $51 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. But there’s more to that move than just a prospective NBA title – the aspiring business mogul wanted to be near the technology investment capital of the world.  The […]

Let’s be honest here, there isn’t much left to be said about Tom Brady and his legendary run with the New England Patriots. But if you are one of the rare few who have been living under a rock the past two decades, here’s a quick rundown of what Mr. California Cool has been up […]

Arguably the heart and soul of the Golden State Warriors, power forward Draymond Green appears to have only two tattoos on his body. The three-time All-Star and three-time NBA champion has tattoos on both arms. Green and his childhood friend, former NFL player Jonas Gray, have matching tattoos reading “Eazy” in the same font. Green, Gray […]

The Tennessee Titans began their history as the Houston Oilers in 1960. In their very first two years as a franchise, the Oilers won the AFL Championship. After the 1996 season, they spent two years as the Tennessee Oilers before turning into the Titans that we know today. In their first year as the Tennessee […]

DeMarcus Cousins has a bunch of tattoos on his body, and he takes great pride in the artwork. Let’s take a look at Cousins’ tattoos and what they mean.  “MISUNDERSTOOD” on right calf While Boogie has a ton of talent, he’s also known for being a rather volatile presence on the basketball court. From suspensions […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently went through a changing of the guard at the running back position. The team let Melvin Gordon walk in free agency while retaining Austin Ekeler to be its starter in the backfield. However, neither Gordon nor Ekeler crack the team’s top-three running backs of all-time. The criteria includes players who […]

You can’t be a modern-day NFL fan and not know who Tom Brady is. The legendary quarterback is a household name in the league and is arguably the best to ever take the pitch. Brady is a six-time Super Bowl champion, a four-time Super Bowl MVP and a three-time NFL MVP. And the scary part […]

Here’s a popular sentiment: the Chicago Bulls would have won eight straight championships if Michael Jordan did not retire in 1993. Coming off their first three-peat, Jordan shocked the world by announcing his retirement from professional basketball. He ultimately spent a season and a half away from the game before making a triumphant return in […]

Following years of being on the mend, Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz has made a triumphant return to basketball in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. The former number one overall pick has finally shown glimpses of his true potential, tallying 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals in 64 games for the Magic […]

When you think about the best players who have ever been part of the Houston Rockets roster, the first names that come to mind are Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone, or maybe even James Harden for the younger generations. These are just some of the greats that have made their marks on the franchise in one […]

The Raiders are one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises, and the team has had a history of signing big-name players, often past their primes. Here are five stars you may have forgotten donned the silver and black. 5. Randy Moss, 2005-2006 One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, Moss spent seven incredibly […]

Dirk Nowitzki is probably the first player that pops into everyone’s minds when thinking about the Dallas Mavericks. The German superstar played his entire 21-year Hall of Fame career in Dallas. Likewise, modern day Mavs fans would never forget the date June 21, 2018, the day they drafted their next face of the franchise in […]

The Miami Heat has always been, and always will be one of the most attractive destinations for players around the NBA. A case in point is when LeBron James infamously took his talents to South Beach in 2010 to form a historic Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, winning a couple of chips […]

There’s no denying that the Los Angeles Clippers have been in the dark ages for much, much longer than their time in the limelight. Such is the curse for a team that has long been considered as LA’s “other team.” Then again, the Clippers haven’t exactly helped their cause either. In the past, this team […]

The New York Knicks still remain one of the most prominent franchises in the NBA. They may have had an extended period in the dark during the 2010s, but this does not take away from the fact that the Knicks have a lot of resources. Over the years, this team have had no shortage of […]

In 2019, rumors swirled that James Dolan was considering putting the New York Knicks up for sale. (Those rumors, amid the expectations of landing Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Zion Williamson, sparked the most exciting time for Knicks fans—of which I am one—in years.) In addition to owning the Knicks franchise since 1997, Dolan is […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been fortunate enough to have an extensive amount of talented running backs play for their franchise. Even though the Rams released him earlier this offseason, Todd Gurley was one of the best rushers to play for the organization. Despite injuries derailing his career with Los Angeles, Gurley finished with 5,404 […]

LeBron James is undoubtedly the most synonymous icon in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise history. Despite being a small market team, Cleveland has had quite a rich history in the NBA. Aside from King James, a number of legends actually suited up for the wine and gold at some point in their careers. Here are five players […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ray Allen, Oscar Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Giannis Antetokounmpo. These are the names that first come to mind for most when asked about the greatest Milwaukee Bucks players of all time — and rightfully so. Ever since being established in 1968, the Bucks have had quite an intriguing history. Their most successful era came […]

The San Antonio Spurs are arguably the best team of the 21st century so far. Led by franchise icons Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and to an extent, David Robinson at the tail end of his career, the Spurs became a symbol of excellence and consistency in the NBA. The aforementioned legends are arguably […]

Being one of the most successful franchises in the entire history of the league, the Boston Celtics have had their fair share of great players in their roster through the years. Ask anyone and they would be hard-pressed to name their Top 3 Celtics of all-time without having to hesitantly omit a legend or two. […]

Over the past 20 years, the New England Patriots have been perhaps the greatest dynasty in NFL history. Throughout that time, quarterback Tom Brady remained under center, but around him, many different players were brought in and sent out, leading to some tenures that are remembered by few. Here are five players whom you may […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the winningest franchises in the NFL. Minnesota ranks sixth all-time in win percentage and seventh overall in combined regular season and postseason wins. The Vikings have won a total of 20 division titles, and have made 30 playoff appearances. However, their luck seems to run out in trying to […]

The Golden State Warriors have fielded some of the best rosters in the entire history of the NBA. As a matter of fact, their infamous “Death Lineup” aka “Hamptons 5” of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala is arguably the greatest five-man lineup this league has ever seen. As a […]

The rich tradition, the stadium, and most importantly the 12th Man, made the Seattle Seahawks the franchise that it is today. However, the team’s running back coup also gave them one of the most dynamic offenses in the league. Though there aren’t many, this list still has the groundbreaking talents that can go against any […]

The defending champions Toronto Raptors has been home to many memorable superstars over the years, with the likes of Vince Carter, DeMar DeRozan, and Kyle Lowry just to name a few. While Kawhi Leonard only spent one season with the Raps, he also won’t be forgotten anytime soon after leading the entire nation to its […]

Despite the recent relocation of the Raiders franchise, the majority of their rich history was achieved over in Oakland and Los Angeles insofar. The team is one of the most iconic in the whole NFL, with their players just as legendary. As the Raiders open a new chapter in Las Vegas this upcoming season, it […]

76ers Icon Allen Iverson and Practice 22. That’s exactly how many times 76ers legend Allen Iverson uttered the word “practice” during his infamous interview in 2002, which centered around — you guessed it — practice. Before anything else, here’s the clip of that unforgettable moment: Iverson was undeniably a controversial figure, and he was involved […]

Some of the best players in NBA history have suited up for the Chicago Bulls, most notably Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Derrick Rose. These aforementioned Bulls legends will always be remembered in Chicago for the blood, sweat and tears they gave to the organization. However, there have been a handful of players […]

“Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six..” It was exactly two, actually. Any self-respecting hoops fan would know precisely what these words are. The simple enumeration isn’t that of a child learning how to count, but instead straight from the mouth of Florida’s then-latest resident —LeBron James. Setting the Sky-High […]

Danny Green is known for only having a few tattoos that are fairly big. In addition, he sports some of the most unique tattoos the NBA has ever seen that range from superheroes to quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Here, we take a look at every known tattoo on Danny Green’s body. 1. ‘Deadshot, […]

Controversies are inevitably part of history. As great as one franchise could be, there’s always some event or episode from the past which is inconvenient, uncomfortable, contentious, or worse. With a good chunk of time and some research, you can discover some surprising things that have happened throughout history. Here, we take a look at […]

Did you know that Dwight Howard spent 13 seasons in the NBA without a single tattoo? This was because he always had religious beliefs which led him to consider his body as a temple. However, he changed his mind in the 2018 offseason when he was in China and he finally decided to put some […]

The New England Patriots are the most successful NFL team of the Super Bowl era. The franchise has won a league-high 37 playoff games. New England has appeared in an NFL-best 11 Super Bowls and is tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Lombardi Trophies (six). While much of the franchise’s dominance can be […]