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.

Most Hated Olympians of All Time

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

Best NHL Teams to Never Win the Stanley Cup

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.

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 Raiders Football Players of All Time in the NFL

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.

Greatest High School Basketball Dynasty in Every State

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

Best Player for Every Number in NFL History

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.

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.

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.

Who Is Teenage Tennis Phenom Coco Gauff?

She has a big dream — be the greatest women's tennis player of all time.

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.

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 betting.

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.