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The Los Angeles Chargers have had some good players dating back to their days in San Diego. The team’s  first season was back in 1960, but the Chargers still have not won a Super Bowl championship yet. Even though they yet to win the NFL’s ultimate prize, the Chargers have still boast very good teams […]

Back in 1995, the first USB device was introduced by Intel, allowing people to store and access data more efficiently. At the same time as that invention, the Jacksonville Jaguars became an expansion franchise in the NFL. Throughout the team’s first 25 years of existence, they’ve had plenty of successful seasons despite not winning a […]

The Cincinnati Bengals first competed professionally in 1968, but they still have yet to find a Super Bowl victory. Even though the Bengals haven’t won a Super Bowl, they have still had some elite teams that have changed the direction of their franchise. The Bengals have had three players who have played on their team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own a rich history as one of the oldest franchises in the NBA. Initially debuting as the Syracuse Nationals, the franchise relocated to the City of Brotherly Love and became the 76ers in 1963. With their background, the Sixers have created some heated rivalries with several teams and players throughout its existence. […]

Much like any other team in the NBA, the Houston Rockets have their fair share of intense rivalries throughout the league. Our list here today dates all the way back to the 1980s, and also includes a more dated rivalry in the 2010s. Without further adieu, here are the Rockets’ four most hated rivals. Boston […]

The San Francisco 49ers are back on the rise. They will enter the 2020 season as the top dog in the NFC after a 13-3 season that ended in a Super Bowl loss. Head coach Kyle Shanahan received a big extension and will look to lead the team to similar fate this season. San Francisco […]

The Buffalo Bills played their first game in 1960, and although they haven’t ever won a Super Bowl, they have still had plenty of good teams and players. The Bills are the only team in NFL history to make four consecutive Super Bowls. The Bills have had 13 players and coaches who have contributed to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are professional football’s oldest franchise. The team was founded in 1898, as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago, and eventually became the Chicago Cardinals in 1920 as a co-charter member of the NFL. Since, the franchise has called two other locations home (St. Louis, Arizona), won one NFL championship (1947), and came […]

The first season for the Chicago Bears was all the way back in 1921 and since then there have been many elite players who have been apart of their squad. Even though they have been around for almost 100 years, they have only won one Super Bowl. They probably should have a few more with […]

The Miami Dolphins still have the only undefeated season in NFL history. They were led by one of the best head coaches ever in Don Shula and had legendary players in the lineup. The Dolphins are hoping that they have their next great quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa. They selected the Alabama product with the fifth-overall […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was drafted into the NBA at just 17 years old and retired at 37, and his hair went through a number of different styles throughout this 20-year span. So not only did basketball fans all over the world witness the evolution of his game, but also the evolution of […]

Father Time has yet to catch up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the hardwood. However, James’ crown jewel has been noticeably balding for years, and his hairline has been the butt of jokes for quite some time now. LeBron James is indeed enjoying yet another MVP-worthy season, with averages of 25.7 points, […]

The Denver Broncos have a lot of success throughout their history, winning three Super Bowls, appearing in even more. To win a Super Bowl takes elite players, something the Broncos had throughout their history. The Broncos have eight players in the Hall of Fame, but there are plenty more that probably should be, but haven’t […]

Like any other NFL franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have encountered the highest of highs and lowest of lows over the years. One thing remains true, though, as the Buccaneers — no matter the uniform whether it be the creamsicles or current pewter, red and black — have always been a tough out in both the […]

The Carolina Panthers may be one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their fair share of free agency misses. Here are the team’s five worst offseason signings since 1995. 5. Keyshawn Johnson, 2006 Giving a wide receiver a four-year $14 million contract with $5 million guaranteed isn’t bad on […]

Since Bert Bell secured the rights for an NFL franchise and the Frankford Yellow Jackets went bankrupt in 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the NFL’s premiere franchises. They’ve sold out every game since 1999, boast one of the most passionate fan bases and consistently rank amongst the NFL’s best performers in attendance. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. In 2019, the Chiefs hoisted the Lombardi Trophy led by a quarterback that has a great chance to be at the top of this list one day. Patrick Mahomes has only been the started in Kansas City for two years, but […]

The New Orleans Saints struggled early in the franchise’s history but the last decade-plus they have turned their fortunes around. This is a team that has finally won a Super Bowl, and a big reason is because one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history. Outside of him, however, there have been a lot of […]

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 […]