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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 […]

Speed kills, and the lack of it can also kill a team’s chances at success — just ask the Philadelphia Eagles. After having relied on burner DeSean Jackson to take the top off of the defense for the vast majority of his career with the Dirty Birds, the former Cal Bear has been given some […]

The 2019-20 Los Angeles Clippers are blessed with a wealth of talent. They added star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the offseason, turning one era (“Lob City”) into the current one. Kawhi Leonard, however, is already a nine-year veteran in the Association. He has had the opportunity to compete alongside many very talented […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t have a successful track record of signing big-time players in free agency. The franchise has also had trouble keeping All-Stars in Canada, as Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Chris Bosh and Kawhi Leonard all left the Raptors at various points. For this piece, we take a look at the most notable free-agent […]

The Miami Dolphins were one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason due to the amount of cap space they possessed. It goes without saying that the Dolphins hope that all of the deals they made provide them with fruitful results in 2020 and beyond. However, over the course of their history, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made seven NBA Finals appearances and won five championships in his career. More than a few folks would consider Kobe to be the GOAT because of his performance on the biggest stage. Below is a breakdown of all seven of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals appearances. 2000 NBA Finals vs. […]

The New Orleans Saints have made a lot of solid free agent signings as of late, but there was a time where they seemed to be striking out on most of their signings. Let’s take a look at the five worst free agent signings in Saints history. 5. Heath Shuler Heath Shuler might be a […]

It’s no question that LeBron James is one of the best athletes to step foot in the NBA. As part of the never-ending “Greatest Of All Time” debate, it’s easy to overlook how great The King really is. Let’s go through some of the more intriguing games in LeBron’s illustrious career. 5. First NBA Game […]

To the average person reading breaking news on a certain NBA player’s contract, it may seem like they earn astronomical figures. It seems especially true when considering different endorsement deals these players have off the court and the often very lavish and luxurious lifestyles they live.  However, take away the endorsement deals and sponsorships and […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has had more than a few interesting games throughout his decorated career. After all, he played 20 seasons in the league, so there were definitely a number of unforgettable performances from the Black Mamba during that span. Today we take a look at some of the most intriguing games […]

The Boston Celtics are indeed one of the most illustrious franchises in basketball history. Most of the team’s distinguished Hall of Famers were their own lottery picks selected from the draft. All-time greats like Larry Bird and Kevin McHale can attest to the team’s success when it comes to the lottery. A player of Paul […]

The Seattle Seahawks overall had plenty of success since becoming a franchise but like every other team, they have had plenty of terrible free agent signings. There has been plenty of free agent signings that they gave out big money too — which obviously did not work out. Let’s look at the five worst free […]

What if the NFL would hold a re-draft today? What if the team that has been the worst in league’s history could draft one of the best players to build around? What if a team, that never had a dominant defensive player, suddenly has the chance to draft the best defensive end in the NFL? […]

16 seasons. 255 games. 1,215 receptions. 12,977 yards. 72 receiving touchdowns. The stat line of Dallas Cowboys legendary tight end Jason Witten will never be touched by another tight end in the storied history of the Cowboys, as he has fully cemented his name into the history books for Dallas. And while Witten has moved […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. Some of the best basketball players of all time have suited up for the Spurs at some point. For this piece, we’ll be focusing our attention on the Spurs’ history in free agency. August 12, 1976 The Spurs signed Mike D’Antoni as […]

The New York Knicks have a long history of striking out with big names in free agency and then overpaying for role players. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the Knicks’ notable free agency history (sorry, New York fans). Allan Houston The Knicks signed Allan Houston to a six-year, $35 million contract. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers don’t have any championships in franchise history. Heck, they haven’t even played in the Finals once. However, the franchise has actually been home to some great players despite the organization’s lack of hardware. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the notable free-agent signings the Clippers have made since […]

During his illustrious NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant had the pleasure of playing with some tremendously talented basketball players. Everyone familiar with the Lakers knows who Bryant’s best teammate of all time is. However, who are the other four great players The Black Mamba suited up with? Let’s take a look […]

Believe it or not, the Cleveland Browns were not always the laughingstock they are today. They were not just a team with a 17-year playoff drought led by players like Brandon Weeden, Johnny Manziel or Trent Richardson. During those 17 years, Cleveland has gone through 10 head coaches. Rewind to 1946. This was the Browns’ […]

The Washington Redskins have a long history of failing in free agency. Team owner Dan Snyder has never been afraid to open his checkbook for big name players, but that has been the downfall. The Redskins have recently gone away from this trend and started rebuilding through the draft. When making this list, there were […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a deep history of legendary quarterbacks. From Johnny Unitas in the years in Baltimore to Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, there are plenty of all-world players who have been under center for Indy. In 2020, they will have another top quarterback taking snaps. Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with the […]

It is hard to find a team that has had more success than the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have six Super Bowl victories and have built some of the best teams of all time coached by legends. The Steelers have had just three coaches since 1969 and they all have a case as to why they […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a lot of success dating back to their days when they were the San Diego Chargers. In the 1970’s and ’80s, there were some good teams, but a lot of the big success for the Chargers came after they brought in Philip Rivers to be their franchise quarterback. The […]