Tony Adame

Tony is a longtime sports journalist based out of Florida. He's also a former college athlete.

Shannon Sharpe’s Football Career Is the Epitome of the American Dream

Former NFL star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe's life and career seems pulled from a movie script.

Sean Taylor's Death Still Haunts the NFL

The murder of Washington free safety Sean Taylor still haunts the NFL almost 20 years later.

Best High School Baseball Player Ever From Every State

These are the greatest high school baseball players from every state in the U.S.

2023 NFL Mock Draft: Who Will the Panthers Select at No. 1?

The Carolina Panthers look ready to draft a franchise quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Greatest USFL Players of All Time

The USFL took the sports world by storm and threatened the NFL's supremacy in the early 1980s.

What Happened to the 1995 McDonald's All-American Team?

The 1995 McDonald's All-American Game might be the most amazing group of high school basketball players ever assembled.

15 Loudest Stadiums in the World, Ranked

These loudest stadiums in the world have some very engaged fans.

This Generation of Young NBA Players Has a Serious Image Problem

The NBA's latest group of young players seem to be trying their best to alienate fans.

Should Scoot Henderson Be the No. 1 Pick in the NBA Draft?

Georgia native Scoot Henderson is almost a lock to be the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but should teams be considering him for No. 1?

Greatest College Football Tight Ends of All Time

These are the greatest tight ends to ever play college football.

NFL Franchise Quarterback Rankings, From Worst to First

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Here's where all 32 NFL teams stand at the quarterback position.

Most High School Hockey State Championships

High school hockey dynasties have been crafted all over the U.S., and the end result is always a state championship.

High School Baseball Teams With the Most State Championships

These high school baseball teams have won more state titles than anyone.

Most Gold Glove Awards in MLB History

The greatest defensive players in MLB history have been showered with Gold Glove Awards.

Best Running Quarterbacks in NFL History

These are the quarterbacks with the most rushing yards in NFL history.

Greatest Super Bowl MVPs of All Time

These are the NFL players who had their greatest games on the biggest stage and won Super Bowl MVP awards.

How LeBron James Became the NBA's Career Leading Scorer

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James has more points than anyone in NBA history after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Is the NBA Ready for Victor Wembanyama?

France's Victor Wembanyama is a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and could be the best prospect of his generation.

MLB Spring Training Sites, Ranked From Worst to Best

All 30 Major League Baseball franchises head to Florida and Arizona to conduct their annual spring training routines.

Best High School Softball Player Ever From Every State

These are the greatest high school softball players of all time from every state.

Top 10 Philadelphia Eagles Players of All Time

These are the greatest players to ever suit up for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jalen Hurts' Value Goes Way Beyond Stats

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has become one of the NFL's best players through talent and resiliency.

Best NCAA Transfer Portal Players of All Time

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

These are the best players to come out of the NCAA transfer portal.

Greatest Coaching Families of All Time

Wins and championships are undeniable. Regardless of who you're related to.

All 14 March Madness 2023 Tournament Locations, Ranked

What are the 14 different locations for NCAA tournament games during March Madness 2023? We have opinions about each one.

All 30 NBA Logos, Ranked From Worst to First

There are some truly horrible and truly great NBA logos.

Greatest Basketball Players From Ivy League Colleges

These are the greatest men's and women's basketball players from each of the eight Ivy League colleges.

Greatest HBCU Football Teams of All Time

These college football programs have the most HBCU football national championships.

Ranking All 25 BCS/CFP College Football National Champions

Here's how every college football national champion from the BCS and CFP eras stacks up against each other.

Football Is Traumatizing, so Why Do I Keep Watching the NFL?

Watching NFL games can be a traumatic experience, so why can't we stop watching?

Most High School Wrestling State Championships

These are the high schools in the U.S. with the most state championships in wrestling.

Craziest National Signing Day Moments of All Time

National Signing Day has led to some pretty wild moments with some of the nation's top high school football players.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Final 2022 Poll

St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) is your 2022 Stadium Talk High School Football National Champion.

Greatest World Cup Golden Ball Award Winners

The World Cup Golden Ball Award is given to the best player in the World Cup.

Stadium Talk's 2022 High School Football All-American Team

These are the best high school football players in the country for the 2022 season on offense, defense and special teams.

Is Brock Purdy Already the Greatest Mr. Irrelevant?

The final pick in the 2022 NFL draft is making history in his rookie season.

Worst NFL Players in History

The NFL has been home to some of the worst people to ever play professional sports.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 17

These are the best high school football teams in the country for the week of Dec. 12, 2022.

Top 10 Army Football Players of All Time

These are the greatest football players who ever stepped on the field at West Point to suit up for the U.S. Military Academy.

Leaving Jackson State Was a Smart Move for Deion Sanders

Why all the hate for Deion Sanders? He has big plans at Colorado.

Why the Army-Navy Rivalry Is Still One of College Football’s Best

The Army-Navy football rivalry dates back to 1890.

Whatever You Do, Don't Bet on These College Football Bowl Games

Stay away from this action, or you might as well give your money away.

2023 NHL Player Power Rankings

These are the 10 best players in the NHL headed into 2023.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 16

These are the best high school football teams in the country for the week of Dec. 5, 2022.

Most Cy Young Award Wins of All Time

These pitchers have won the Cy Young Award more times than any other players in MLB history.

Greatest Starting Five of Left-Handed NBA Players

Check out our first-team and second-team picks for an all-time starting five of only left-handed NBA players.

What It's Like to Be a Girl Playing High School Football

The Stadium Talk Podcast talks with Laguna Beach football player Bella Rasmussen, Laguna Beach coach John Shanahan and former women's professional football player Dani Welniak.

The 2022 Qatar World Cup Is Peak Sportswashing

Qatar is hosting the most controversial World Cup of all time.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 15

There's a new No. 1 high school football team in the United States.

Top 10 KU Football Players of All Time

These are the greatest football players of all time from the University of Kansas.

An Inside Look at Qatar's World Cup Stadiums

Qatar has constructed eight, state-of-the-art stadiums to host the 2022 World Cup.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 14

Check out the best high school football teams in the country.

Best UFC Fighters of All Time

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has risen to the top of combat sports over the last 20 years.

Best Indiana University Basketball Players of All Time

These are the best IU basketball players of all time.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ Roger Harriott, Cherry Creek’s Dave Logan on Faith and Football, Beating Adversity, Winning State Titles and Producing NFL Players

St. Thomas Aquinas head coach Roger Harriott and Cherry Creek head coach Dave Logan on The Stadium Talk Podcast.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 13

These are the best high school football teams in the country.

Best High School Girls Basketball Player in Every State 2022: Northeast

These are the best high school girls basketball players in America's northeast region headed into the 2022-23 season.

Best High School Boys Basketball Player in Every State 2022: Northeast

These are the best boys high school basketball players in Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

St. John Bosco’s Jason Negro, Austin Westlake’s Tony Salazar Talk High School Football NIL, National Schedules, Chasing History and Coaching Mentors

St. John Bosco head coach Jason Negro and Austin Westlake head coach Tony Salazar talk with Tony Adame on The Stadium Talk Podcast

Best Michigan Basketball Players of All Time

These are the greatest basketball players of all time from the University of Michigan.

Best High School Girls Basketball Player in Every State 2022: South

These are the best high school girls basketball players in America's southern region headed into the 2022-23 season.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 12

Two new teams entered the rankings, while the top 10 teams remained unchanged.

Best High School Boys Basketball Player in Every State 2022: Midwest

These are the best high school boys basketball players in every state headed into the 2022-2023 season for the midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Best High School Boys Basketball Player in Every State 2022: South

These are the best boys basketball players from America's southern region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Bixby High School Football Head Coach Loren Montgomery, Quest for Another Oklahoma State Title, Bixby-Jenks Rivalry, Elite National Programs

Bixby head football coach Loren Montgomery talks 1-on-1 with Stadium Tallk's Tony Adame on The Stadium Talk Podcast, Season One: High School Football in America.

What Ever Happened to the NBA's Brian Willams, aka Bison Dele?

Bison Dele and his girlfriend disappeared in the South Pacific in 2002, and the mystery has never been solved.

Best High School Girls Basketball Player in Every State 2022: Midwest

These are the best high school girls basketball players in every state in the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 11

Two new teams entered the rankings following a pair of upsets, including a top 10 team losing.

St. Edward's Tom Lombardo, Buford's Bryant Appling, the Importance of Football in Ohio, and High School Football Players Getting Million-Dollar Offers

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame talks with St. Edward (Ohio) High School football head coach Tom Lombardo and Buford (Georgia) High School head football coach Bryant Appling.

Top 20 Loudest College Football Stadiums

Penn State gets ready to take the field for their NCAA college football game against Minnesota amidst a "Whiteout" crowd at Beaver Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Decibel levels, championships and our own ears have proven these to be the loudest college football stadiums of all time.

Best High School Boys Basketball Player in Every State 2022: West

The best high school boys basketball players in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Best High School Girls Basketball Player in Every State 2022: West

These are the best high school girls basketball players in every state headed into the 2022-2023 season for the western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 10

The top high school football teams in the country closed in on finishing out their regular-season schedules, and some geared up for their playoff openers.

Evolution of High School Football Recruiting and the Best High School Football Recruits of All Time

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame is joined by high school football talent development guru Brian Butler to talk about the evolution of high school football recruiting and to rank their best high school football recruits of all time.

These Are the Loudest NFL Stadiums

The loudest NFL stadiums create an almost insurmountable advantage for the home teams.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 9

Thirteen different states are represented in this week's poll and Long Beach Poly (Calif.) joins the rankings for the first time this season.

Top 10 Greatest Football Players in NFL History

We settled the debate. These are the best of the best football players in NFL history.

Podcast: Best High School Football Movies of All Time

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame and former sports journalist Jeffrey Martin rank the greatest high school football movies of all time.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 8

Mater Dei holds fast at No. 1 following a win over No. 2 St. John Bosco.

Which State Plays the Best High School Football?

Stadium Talk's Tony Adame is joined by Rob Cassidy of Rivals.com to answer the age-old question: Which state plays the best high school football?

These Are the Oldest NFL Players of All Time

The average football career is only around three years, but these oldest NFL players defied all odds and expectations by playing deep into their 40s.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 7

Wins by No. 1 Mater Dei and No. 2 St. John Bosco set up a showdown between the top two teams.

Coming Soon: The Stadium Talk Podcast

The Stadium Talk Podcast is coming.

Greatest Mater Dei High School Football Players of All Time

The Mater Dei High School football team has won six national championships and produced more Heisman Trophy winners than any other high school in the U.S.

Greatest St. John Bosco High School Football Players of All Time

St. John Bosco's football team has risen to prominence in the last decade with two national championships and a string of future NFL players.

Who's the Shortest NFL Player to Ever Play Football?

The odds were against these 10 shortest players in NFL history, ever even having pro football careers.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 6

Two new teams made the cut with Mill Creek (Georgia) and Bixby (Oklahoma) entering the poll.

It’s Time to Give Reggie Bush His Heisman Trophy Back

After 12 years, it's time to give USC running back Reggie Bush his Heisman Trophy back.

Top 10 St. Edward High School Football Players of All Time

St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, is the home of a high school football dynasty and some of the greatest players in state history.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 5

The Top 10 teams stayed put while Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) made its debut.

Who's the Best Rams Player of All Time?

The Los Angeles Rams have won championships and produced Hall of Fame players despite having been a nomadic franchise, setting up shop in three different cities over the last century.

Greatest Female Pro Wrestlers of All Time

Female pro wrestlers have become superstars not just in the WWF and WWE but worldwide as well.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 4

Two new teams made the cut, while two teams dropped out.

NBA Draft Picks Who Missed Their Rookie Seasons

Injuries and tragedies have kept top NBA Draft picks from playing in their rookie seasons for decades.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 3

Mater Dei (California) remained No. 1 and Bergen Catholic (New Jersey) was the big climber in the latest Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings.

Who Was Pro Wrestling Superstar 'The Ultimate Warrior?'

The Ultimate Warrior had a brief run as the biggest superstar in all of professional wrestling in the early 1990s.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 2

Mater Dei (California) moves up to No. 1 in the Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings after a comeback win over No. 6 Bishop Gorman.

Best Long Beach Poly Football Players of All Time

Long Beach Poly has produced more NFL players than any high school in the country.

Stadium Talk Top 25 High School Football Rankings: Week 1

The 2022 high school football season is underway.

Best Players in the 2022 World Cup

The best soccer players in the world will gather for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18.

Best High School Girls Volleyball Player in Every State for 2022

These high school volleyball players have serious skills.

Top 10 Kansas City Chiefs Players of All Time

From Patrick Mahomes to Len Dawson, these are the best Kansas City Chiefs players to ever wear red.

Best St. Thomas Aquinas Football Players of All Time

St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has had one of the best football teams in the country for decades.

Stadium Talk’s Preseason Top 25 High School Football Rankings

These are the best high school football teams in America to start the 2022 season.