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In terms of wins and losses, the Detroit Lions franchise hasn’t been all that successful, but they have still had some elite players throughout their history. One of the most exciting offensive players in NFL history was on the Lions, and he’s obviously among the best to ever play for the franchise. Let’s take a […]

There is no team with more outside attention than the Dallas Cowboys. Since becoming known as “America’s Team,” the Cowboys have welcomed attention from the media, fans and critics. In recent years, this has not been positive coverage. Dallas is currently tied for second in the NFL with five Super Bowl championships. Their last victory […]

While the team that emerges from the NBA Finals as the champion is usually considered the best team in the league, there are times when the seemingly inferior team on paper pulls off the upset. Let’s take a look at the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history. 5. 1969: Celtics squeeze another one with Bill Russell […]

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t won a Super Bowl yet, but they have still found a lot of success, led by a lot of top-notch players. There are really probably 10 or more players who could be in the top five, but we have narrowed it down to five. Let’s break down the five greatest Falcons […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a rich history of legendary players, especially under center. Since the days of the Baltimore Colts in 1953, the franchise is all about winning and being strong at the most important positions. This trend has continued today. After one year of Jacoby Brissett, the Colts decided that this was not their […]

The Seattle Seahawks experienced a resurgence during the 2010s, but only one player from the decade cracked the franchise’s top-five players of all-time. While Seattle’s success in the past decade is well-documented, the team employed plenty of legends before the turn of the century. Now, these long-forgotten superstars will receive the respect they deserve. 5. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most popular athletes of all time, as evidenced by his staggering jersey sales during his playing days. We all know how Bryant started his NBA career wearing the No. 8 before making the shift to No. 24 in the 2006-07 season. To this day, The […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had the privilege of great rosters in their NFL existence. The five-time Super Bowl champions have been bolstered by the masterful work of their front office. 5. Ronnie Lott (1981-1990, 1995) Defense wins championships. When you talk about the San Francisco 49ers defensive line-up in the ’80s, you must talk about […]

With the enormous audience the NBA is able to generate, it is to no surprise that people involved in the league would try to use the platform they have to express their position on different societal issues.  Here is a look at five of the most vocal NBA personalities when it comes to social issues. […]

LeBron James’ philanthropic efforts off the court are, at the very least, just as impressive and important as his accomplishments on the hardwood. Still, with a net worth that will likely eclipse $1 billion (estimated at $450 million by Forbes in 2018), James has plenty of coin to spare on some well-deserved personal toys, too. […]

NBA players are some of the best-conditioned athletes in the world since they have to run up and down the court for four quarters. That elite conditioning comes in handy for NBA guys in the fourth quarter when the game is on the line and they are still able to play defense at a high […]

It has not been easy rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals. With a seven-game winless playoff streak stretching back to 2005, the Bengals can count their number of postseason victories on one hand. In their 50-plus-year history as a franchise, the Bengals have appeared in two Super Bowl title games—Super Bowls XVI (1981-82) and XXIII (1988-89). […]

The 1976 Oakland Raiders may not only be the best team in franchise history, but they are one of the best teams in the history of the NFL. The Raiders, in 1976, were coached by future Hall of Fame head coach and video game inspiration John Madden, then in his eighth season in charge of […]

The New York Titans joined the AFL in 1960 before becoming the New York Jets three years later. They have had many players come in and out of the locker room over the years, so narrowing it down to five is no easy task. Yes, even the Jets have had some all time greats. The […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a colorful history despite never winning a Super Bowl title. This includes years of heartbreak, misfortune and poor decision making. The franchise is hoping that they can change history soon by bringing a championship to Minnesota. The Vikings recently extended Kirk Cousins’ deal after giving him an initial contract of […]

The Houston Texans entered the NFL as an expansion team in 2002 and struggled to accumulate talent for many years. However, a string of recent successful drafts helped the franchise become a perennial power player in the AFC South. The NFL’s youngest franchise still has a long way to go, but several of the organization’s […]

Rich Paul, well-known super agent of some of the NBA’s biggest superstars that include LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Draymond Green, and John Wall to name a few, actually started out from very humble beginnings.  After graduating from high school, Paul was reselling vintage jerseys to try and make ends meet.  Being a native […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets is without a doubt one of the most gifted basketball players we’ve ever seen. Year in and year out, the man known as “The Beard” is a perennial threat for the scoring title with his combination of stepback 3-pointers and elite penetrating ability. Unfortunately, one of the downsides of […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is not the type of player that stands out in the box score. He’s definitely not the first guy you think about when talking about the star players of his team. Nevertheless, make no mistake about it: the 6-foot-1 combo guard is as important a player on his squad […]

The late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was indeed one of the best role models in all of professional sports. Apart from the grace he brought onto the basketball court, the Black Mamba was indeed was of the most articulate superstars in all of basketball. The media adored Bryant since he always carried himself […]

A recent death has not shocked the sports world more than the passing of Kobe Bryant did in late January, as the entire world seemed to pause for a week. The NBA even considered canceling games so that hoopers around the league could mourn the loss of one of basketball’s greatest shooting guards. The death […]

LeBron James is a generational superstar. He will go down as one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood. Yet, there was a time in King James’ career when he was considered to be rather underwhelming as a clutch performer. The numbers actually support LeBron being an excellent performer in the clutch. Plus, […]

The Cleveland Browns have been the laughingstock of the NFL for the better part of the past 20 years, ever since the franchise returned to the NFL in 1999. But prior to their move to Baltimore, the team was one of the most dominant in NFL history, and to this day ranks ninth in total […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of good teams since coming into the NFL in 1961. Even though they haven’t lifted a Lombardi Trophy yet, this is a team that has had a lot of elite players throughout their history. Let’s rank the five best players in Vikings franchise history. 5. John Randle John […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant produced perhaps as many memorable shots as any player in NBA history — a mix of clutch daggers, mid-range displays and contested Js, circus finishes, and insane throw-downs. Here are eight of the greatest buckets from the former No. 8, plus two honorable mentions. Honorable Mention: Deep Fadeaway on […]

The late Kobe Bryant was one of the winningest players in NBA history, and he had plenty of incredible NBA Finals moments. Kobe finished his career with five NBA titles, placing him even with fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The “Black Mamba” garnered a reputation as one of the best clutch performers the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a handful of tattoos on his body, with the butterfly crown perhaps the most notable since it was most visible on his shooting arm. Aside from that one, though, Kobe had a few more pieces of art inked on his body, and we will examine each one of […]

Compressing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers into five players is impossible. Ten players from the 1974 Steelers alone are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, let’s attempt to do the franchise justice by spotlighting the best players to ever don the black and gold. 5. Mike Webster, C While I felt confident […]

In 2017, NBA legend Hall of Famer Jerry West — who at that time had been with the Golden State Warriors as an executive board member — sent shock waves throughout the entire basketball world when he announced that he was joining the Los Angeles Clippers. This came as a surprise to many considering how […]

The late Kobe Bryant is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard was a 15-time All-NBA selection, a 12 All-Defensive Team selection, a five-time champion and also the 2007-08 league MVP. Despite Bryant’s larger-than-life persona and reputation, there is still some mystery to one of the NBA’s greatest […]

Since entering the NBA in 2003, LeBron James has established himself as arguably the second greatest player in basketball history behind only his childhood hero, Michael Jordan. The King has won three NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, four regular-season MVPs and is the only player in NBA history to rank top 10 all-time in points […]

LeBron James is one of the best athletes to ever play the game of basketball. As a result, his jersey has become iconic over the years and have transformed into a symbol of his greatness. With James having played with three different teams over his 17-year NBA career, the 35-year-old has donned multiple jerseys, many […]

Throughout his illustrious career, the late, great Kobe Bryant went to the Finals a grand total of seven times. He won the title in five out of those seven appearances, giving him a 71% winning percentage in the pinnacle of the sport. Bryant had no shortage of amazing moments throughout those seven Finals appearances. We’ve […]

The New York Giants have had a long and storied history. From The Greatest Game Ever Played to four Super Bowls, there have been many great players who have played for Big Blue. Let’s attempt to cut all the greats down to the top five greatest Giants players of all time. 5. Phil Simms Phil […]

Robert Todd Pelinka Jr. was born on December 23, 1969. Many know him as the man at the helm for the Los Angeles Lakers, serving as the organization’s Vice President of Basketball Operations and general manager. There is much more to Rob Pelinka, however, and today we try to shed some light on the life […]

As far as clutch players go, few are able to match the late, great Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has had more than a few clutch shots and game-winners throughout his career, which made the task of narrowing it down to eight very challenging. We apologize in advance for not including some of […]

There is never a shortage of greats in the New England Patriots’ rich history. With that said, we did the daunting task of listing the top five players who left their indelible mark in New England lore. 5. Matt Light It goes on without saying that Light’s arrival in 2001 helped spark a revolution in […]

Late NBA great Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s no secret that the Black Mamba saw a revolving door of Purple and Gold teammates over that lengthy period. He certainly established life-long bonds with some of his brethren, particularly those who helped him win five Larry O’ […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have cemented themselves as one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL when it comes to signing free agents or making trades. Throughout the years of their existence, that aggressiveness has sometimes backfired on the Eagles. Just like the other teams in the NFL, Philadelphia can say they’ve made some successful […]