Paul Ladewski

Paul has informed, enlightened and entertained readers with his lively sports commentary for decades. His work has appeared in the Daily Southtown (Chicago), Inside Sports magazine, Tribune Chronicle (Ohio) and San Francisco Examiner among other major news outlets. He also has authored books for Scholastic books and is a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

30 NBA Players You Want in Game 7

These are the NBA players who step up consistently when Game 7 stakes are highest.

30 Most Unsung Pitchers in MLB History

They went above and beyond without much fanfare.

30 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)

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)

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)

The Original Six still dominate, but there’s stiffer competition now.

30 Most Hated Players in MLB History

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)

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)

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

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 Rookie NBA 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.

Best NBA Defensive Players of All Time

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.