Greatest NFL Players Without a Super Bowl Ring
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Even some of the NFL's greatest players never managed to win a Super Bowl ring.
Most Overrated NFL Quarterbacks of All Time
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) under center during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Oct. 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17.(AP Photo/Don Wright)
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Some of the most overrated quarterbacks in NFL history are obvious. Others might surprise you.
NHL Players Who Deserve to Be in the Hockey Hall of Fame
John Amis
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Here are the non-active NHL players who deserve a call from the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Greatest Baseball Players to Never Win a World Series
Ray Stubblebine
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It's a shame that some of the best professional baseball players never made it to the World Series.
Pro Sports Franchises That Lost Their Luster
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) lines up for the snap under center Tyler Biadasz (63) at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Matt Patterson
AP
In pro sports, like in life, the future is uncertain, and the end is always near.
Greatest Cy Young Award Winners of All Time
Ray Stubblebine
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The best pitchers to win the Cy Young Award really were more impressive in the good old days.
Greatest Offensive Lines in NFL History, Ranked
New England Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan (14) barks out orders during a first period play against the New York Jets at Foxboro, Mass., Oct. 30, 1978. In the first half Grogan passed for 201 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Pats to a 55-21 victory. Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks, not shown, said, "I think we're going to keep him." (AP Photo)
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These best offensive lines in NFL history set the standard for excellence in the trenches.
30 Greatest Teams in American Basketball Association History
Amid the frequent forays above the rim were some pretty fair teams in the American Basketball Association.
Biggest NBA 75 GOAT Snubs, Ranked
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The NBA's 75th Anniversary Team missed out on these great players.
Weirdest Athletes in Sports History
Chicago Bulls' Dennis Rodman dives for a loose ball in front of Washington Bullets' Juwan Howard during the third quarter of a first-round playoff game Friday, April 25, 1997, in Chicago. The Bulls defeated the Bullets 98-86, and Rodman was ejected in the fourth quarter of his first game back with the team after injuring his knee during the regular season. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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These weird athletes prove that you don’t have to walk the straight and narrow to play pro sports.
31 Greatest Announcers in Baseball History, Ranked
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The big four baseball announcers of the 1950s head our list of the greatest of all time.
Best First Units in NHL Franchise History
Marty Lederhandler
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Here are the hockey players who would get the call with a season at stake...
Let’s Bring Back These Baseball Jersey Numbers
Julie Jacobson
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Not all retired MLB jersey numbers are created equal. Here are the suspects…
Greatest Guard Tandems in NBA History
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The best NBA guard tandems of all time have created dynasties for their teams.
Most Underrated NBA Coaches of All Time
Eric Draper
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Not every great NBA coach had the best players and won the most league titles.
50 NHL Players Who Aren’t Worth the Money
Bad contracts are the bane of general managers when they have NHL players who aren't worth the money.
Most Hated Hockey Players of All Time
Ashley Landis
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These are the professional hockey players you love to hate for all the right reasons.
Best NBA Commentators of All Time, Ranked
Elise Amendola
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Here are the NBA commentators who talked the talk better than anyone.
Most Underrated NFL Hall of Famers
Harold Valentine
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Not every pro football legend arrived in Canton on time.
Worst Super Bowl MVP Snubs of All Time, Ranked
The Super Bowl MVP Award shouldn’t be taken too seriously, as many snubbed candidates can vouch.
30 Best Big-Game Players in NFL History
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The bigger the game, the better these NFL players performed.
Worst NBA Playoff Chokes of All Time
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An epic choke can happen to even the best professional basketball players, several of whom appear on this list of worst chokes in NBA postseason history.
Retired NFL Numbers That Should Be Worn Again
It’s time to bring back some of these retired NFL numbers.
Most Clutch Hockey Players in Stanley Cup History
Paul Sancya
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Few hockey players consistently raise their games in the NHL playoffs, but here’s who really gave it their all at the Stanley Cup.
45 Best NFL Kickers We’ve Ever Seen
Ron Edmonds
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Are NFL kickers as irrelevant as the Hall of Fame wants us to believe?
Don’t Forget These Best One-Hit Wonders in NFL History
Jack Dempsey
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These one-hit wonders throughout NFL history gave a lot in so little time.
Biggest Mistake in History for Every MLB Team
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner is a picture of dejection as he leaves the field after committing an error on a ball hit by New York Mets Mookie Wilson which allowed the winning run to score in the sixth game of the World Series, Saturday night, Oct. 25, 1986 in New York. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Rusty Kennedy
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All 30 MLB franchises have had their Bill Buckner moment. Or worse.
Most Underrated NFL Quarterbacks of All Time
They deserve a lot more love.
Greatest World Series Heroes of All Time
Amy Sancetta
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Breaking down the best individual World Series performances of the expansion era.
Greatest MLB Postseason Pitchers in History
These are the pitchers you want on the mound for big, MLB postseason moments . . .
Most Underrated Coaches in NFL History
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They weren't elite, but these head guys were consistent.
30 NFL Players Who Deserve Better Pay
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These high football achievers were paid so few dollars, it made no sense.
Most Underpaid Major League Baseball Players
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 1 of a baseball National League Championship Series Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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These wealthy big leaguers deserve to be richer.
Greatest Unsung Running Backs in NFL History
These are the NFL running backs who received too little credit.
Greatest Game 7 Players in NBA History
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These are the NBA players who step up consistently when Game 7 stakes are highest.
Most Underrated Pitchers in MLB History
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They went above and beyond without much fanfare.
Worst Player Moves in NFL History
Football player moves can be good for the bottom line but hell on NFL fans and legacies.
Greatest NHL Penalty Killers Ever, Ranked
Wayne Gretzky and fans celebrate after he scored his NHL career record-setting 802nd goal against the Vancouver Canucks, on March 23, 1994, at the Forum in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
Eric Draper
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Here’s the shortlist of the best all-around penalty killers of the NHL expansion era.
Most Unusual Free Throw Techniques the NBA Has Ever Seen
Some NBA players have taken the art of the free throw into their own hands.
All-Time NFL GOATs at Every Position
FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1990 file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Ronnie Lott waits for the snap during the 49ers NFC divisional playoff game against the Washington Redskins in San Francisco. Lott was selected to the Super Bowl 50 Golden Team, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Jack Smith, File)
Jack Smith
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It's time to take the all-time debate to another level.
NHL Franchises, Ranked From Worst to First
Edmonton Oilers' Wayne Gretzky (99) carries the puck behind the net while being followed by Chicago Black Hawks' Troy Myrray (19) in first period action, Sunday night, Nov. 15, 1987 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
Fred Jewell
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The Original Six still dominate, but there’s stiffer competition now.
Most Hated Players in MLB History
Ed Betz
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There was no love lost when these guys were on or around a ballfield.
Greatest Tandems in NBA History
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, and Klay Thompson celebrate during the second half of Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Ben Margot
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Even the best basketball talents need someone to have their back.
Best Power Plays in NHL History
These teams were lethal with the man advantage.
NFL Hall of Famers Who Played Too Long
Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Harry Hamilton (39) as cornerback Ricky Reynolds (29) moves in on the play in Irving, Texas, on Oct. 7, 1990. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)
Rob Helfin
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Some football greats went beyond their expiration dates.
Top 50 NBA Prospects in the World
They have the talent and potential to be stars in the NBA.
Greatest Goal Scorers in NHL History
They put the puck in the net better than anyone.
Worst Free-Throw Shooters in NBA History
Welcome to Brick City.
Most Iconic Hockey Goalie Masks of All Time
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Goalie masks didn't just make the sport safer. They created a bold, new art form.
Mount Rushmore for Every NBA Team
Meet the chosen four by franchise.
All-Time Starting Nine for Every MLB Team
More than 19,500 players have played Major League Baseball. These are the best at every position in the history of every team.
Toughest MLB Managers of All Time
These skippers were intense, and they could make a point with the best of them.
Inside Michael Jordan's NBA Rookie Season
We know how the Michael Jordan story ended — as the GOAT — but how many remember how it began? Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride.
Greatest Defensive Players in NBA History
Jack Smith
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Some basketball players actually play defense, and a few have done it quite well.
Top Scorers in College Basketball
The NCAA called off the 2020 NCAA men's basketball tournament. But we still can celebrate college basketball's top scorers.
Greatest College Basketball Teams of All Time
The first NCAA men's basketball college tournament was played in 1939. This is where every national champion ranks.
MLB Franchise Power Rankings
How's your team doing?
Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History for Every Team
These masked and unmasked men have set the standard between the pipes.
Greatest NBA Teams by Franchise
Every NBA organization has one season — and group of players — that stands above all the rest.
All-Time Most Unsung Hero on Every NFL Team
San Francisco 49ers tight end Brent Jones (84) goes to embrace fullback Tom Rathman (44) after Rathman scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, Nov. 28, 1989. The 49ers defeated the Giants, 34-24. (AP Photo/John Mabanglo)
John Mabanglo
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How well do you know the NFL gridiron giants who did all the dirty work? Test your football knowledge in this quiz.
Best MLB Defensive Players of All Time
Baseball has had some amazing glove stories.
All-Time Best Defense for Every NFL Team, Ranked
All 32 NFL franchises have a defense that stood out over the years.
Greatest College Football Teams of All Time
It's easier to crack the College Football Playoff code than sort out the best of the best, but let's give it the old college try.
Best Football Card Designs
Football cards are some of the best-kept secrets in sports collectibles. These are the best of the best.
Most Clutch NBA Players of All Time
When it comes to big-time shots, you want the ball in their hands.
Greatest ABA Players of All Time
The American Basketball Association produced some legendary basketball players in its brief existence.
Most Overrated NFL Players of All Time by Team
Douglas C. Pizac
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The true value of some gridiron giants was overinflated. Way overinflated.
Most Overrated MLB Players of All Time
Tom Lynn
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It’s the word no big leaguer wants to hear, but somebody has to say it.
Worst Underachieving Teams in NHL History
The NHL is made for upsets, and some mighty good teams have paid the price.
Best Baseball Card Designs of All Time
Some vintage cards are so popular — and so well done — they belong in museums.
The Best and Worst NBA Uniforms
It’s a new world of NBA uniforms, and some of them are even worthwhile.
Ranking Every MLB Owner, From Worst to First
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So how are all 30 baseball team owners doing?
Most Underrated NFL Players of All Time
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor runs for a game-winning touchdown in a 2007 NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Keith Srakocic
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These men did so much but received so little credit in return.
Greatest NBA Players Who Never Won a Championship
Some of the greatest basketball players fell short of the ultimate goal.
Greatest Leadoff Hitters in Baseball History
The most successful leadoff hitters reflect a merger of different times and philosophies.
Greatest NHL Players of All Time
No all-time greats fly under the radar like the stick-and-puck guys.
The Best and Worst NHL Uniforms
Some looks remain classic on the ice. But many need upgrades.
Worst NFL Hall of Famers
They were good. But were they all-time greats?
Michael Jordan's Best Teammates, Ranked
Even the GOAT couldn't win six NBA titles by himself.
Greatest USC Football Players of All Time
These men of Troy went above and beyond in their storied careers.
Every NFL Team's Mount Rushmore
These all-time football greats represent the summit in all of pro team sports.
Worst Calls in NFL History
Referee mistakes can change more than just the outcome of a game.
Greatest Notre Dame Football Players
There are All-Americans and All-Pros, but only the rare athlete excels at both levels.
Best MLB Pitchers Who Never Threw a No-Hitter
Many of the greatest hurlers in baseball history don’t have one.
Worst MLB Umpire Calls in Baseball History
Some of the biggest games have been decided by the most awful umpiring performances.
Best NBA Nicknames of All Time
There’s no cooler place for a nickname than the basketball court.
The Best and Worst NFL Starting Quarterbacks
Who’s who among current NFL signal-callers? Here’s the definitive list.
Highest-Paid NFL Players of All Time
Quarterbacks own pro football. The rest are invited guests.
The Best and Worst NFL Uniforms
Some teams are dressed for success. Others, not so much.
Worst Contracts in NFL History
Salary cap or not, teams have given some players a lot of money in lousy deals.
Greatest Negro Leagues Players in Baseball History
Some of the best baseball players never played in the major leagues.
Greatest AFL Players
They helped the new league not only survive but thrive.
Most Efficient Shooters in NBA History
The best make the most of their opportunities.
The Best and Worst MLB Uniforms
Some baseball looks never go out of style. Others should be retired.
Worst MLB Hall of Famers
Metrics have reset the bar for Cooperstown, and a few of those who fall short may surprise you.
Every NHL Team's Mount Rushmore
Think it’s easy to pick the all-time four best players in hockey? OK, let's go by franchise.
Toughest Football Players in NFL History
If you were smart, you didn’t mess with these guys.
Mount Rushmore for Every MLB Franchise
Picking four all-time greats by team is not easy, but etch these players in stone.
Greatest NBA Players of All Time
Natural talent. Career achievements. Longevity. Analytics. And the eye test. These ballers have it all.
Best Nicknames in NFL History
The National Football League would be a whole lot duller without these monikers.
Best MLB Players Not in the Hall of Fame
These are the top candidates for Cooperstown at each position.
50 Most Underrated NBA Players of All Time
None of these underrated NBA players played in more than two All-Star Games, and they all flew well under the radar.
Best Super Bowl Commercials of All Time
These ads were as memorable as the action on the field.
Most Overpaid NFL Players in the Salary-Cap Era
Many players owe a debt of gratitude to teams that spent well beyond their means.