Pat Pickens

Pat Pickens is a New York-area based sportswriter, whose work has been featured in New York Times, Bleacher Report and many others. He's been a lifelong sports fan, who has somehow never won a fantasy league.

31 Best NHL Teams to Never Win the Stanley Cup

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia waits for play to resume against the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 7 of an NHL hockey second round playoff series, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Washington. The Penguins won 6-2.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

These NHL teams prove that winning the Stanley Cup can be completely random.

30 Best Professional Sports Teams That Didn't Win It All

These professional sports teams had great regular seasons but couldn’t quite reach the top of the summit.

Worst NFL Teams in Modern History

Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Archie Manning (4) sits dejectedly on the bench after being injured during game with the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park, Dec. 8, 1984. The Vikings lost 51-7. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

These are the worst of the worst since the league started playing 16 games in 1978.

30 Most Controversial Olympians of All Time

These Olympic athletes rankled the system in one way or another.

Worst Quarterback of All Time for Every NFL Team

These are the worst of the worst behind center.

Greatest Sports Families of All Time

Ken Griffey, Jr., and Ken Griffey, Sr., kid around on the bench in Seattle during the Mariners' game against the Detroit Tigers, Aug. 31, 1990. Father and son wear the same uniform for the first time in Major League history. Ken Sr. joined the Mariners' club yesterday. Other players are not identified. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)

Sports run in these families of great athletes.

Best Sportsmanship Moments in Sports History

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) is congratulated by Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) after the Canadiens' 3-1 win in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The Canadiens advanced to the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers. (AP Photo)

Sometimes, life transcends sports. Here are such instances.

Greatest NFL Rookies of All Time

These players made an immediate impact on Sundays.

Best Raiders Football Players of All Time

This team would definitely "Just Win, Baby."

50 Best Pitching Windups of All Time

Pitching is not just scientific. There's an art to having success on the mound, and the windup is a big part of that.

Amazing Maps of the Sports World

These maps will teach you all about sports on Earth.

Best High School Basketball Programs by State

These schools have a tradition of winning state titles and sending players to the NBA.

Greatest NFL Players by Uniform Number

Over 20,000 NFL players have worn a uniform number since the league started in 1920. These are the best of the best from 00 to 99.

Most Successful Sports Executives Who Were Athletes

After getting paid to play games, they moved to the front office and built champions.

Bill Belichick's Coaching Tree

The Patriot Way has not spawned the next generation of great NFL coaching talent. Yet.

Biggest Celebrity Fan for Every MLB Team

They love their baseball teams as much as we do.

All-Time Dodgers Team

From Brooklyn to Los Angeles, the boys in blue have produced some of the greatest players in baseball history.

Most Overrated Head Coaches in NFL History

A careful analysis reveals that these gridiron leaders don’t live up to the hype.

Toughest Baseball Players in MLB History

Baseball players aren’t known for toughness, but they might be the toughest pro athletes.

Most Underrated NFL Players of All Time by Team

They did not get the recognition they deserve. And they still don't.

All-Time New York Yankees Team

This 25-man roster would win a lot of World Series.

Who Is Coco Gauff?

The 15-year-old tennis phenom has a big dream — be the greatest of all time.

Best Young MLB Players

Major League Baseball has no problem letting the kids play. Meet the top 25-and-under talents.

How Sports Are Helping the Environment

The sports industry is getting innovative to save the planet.

Best Undrafted NFL Players of All Time

The most talented football players don't always get their names called at the NFL draft.

Pro Sports Commissioners, Ranked From Worst to Best

Leading one of the big four leagues is tough business. Some do the job better than others.

Cities That Should Have an MLB Team

If Major League Baseball decides to expand again, these places would make good homes.

Most Quotable Sports Figures of All Time

These stars had no trouble shining with a camera and microphone in front of them.

NFL's Best Defensive Players

Offense may be pretty, but defense can wreck a game.

Inside the World of Chessboxing

This tough sport combines the brains of chess with the intensity of fighting to create a wild show.

NFL Expansion: Cities That Should Have an NFL Team

If the league expands, these places might make a good home.

How to Bet on Sports

Everything you need to know about sports gambling but were too scared to ask.

The Biggest Villains in Sports History

These are the worst of the worst — athletes and sports figures you love to hate.

Most Clutch MLB Postseason Pitchers of All Time

The MLB playoffs are all about pitching. These hurlers delivered.

Why We Still Love the NFL

Anything can happen — any given week.