Tony Adame

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

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

These are 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.

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.

Best Indiana University Basketball Players of All Time

These are the best IU basketball players of all time.

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: 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.

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.

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

Listen to these one-on-one interviews with St. Edward (Ohio) High School football head coach Tom Lombardo and Buford (Georgia) High School head football coach Bryant Appling.

Top 10 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.

Let's Settle the Debate: 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.

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.

Top 10 Kansas City Chiefs Players of All Time, Ranked

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

Best High School Girls Volleyball Player in Every State for 2022

These high school volleyball players have serious skills.

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.

Top 15 High School Cheerleading Teams in the U.S.

What can't these girls do?

Most Passing Yards in California High School Football History

These are the quarterbacks with the most passing yards in California high school football history.

All-Time Best College Quarterback From Every Power Five School

OUT OF CAMERA FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates his second-quarter touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida won 45-15. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

These are the greatest college football quarterbacks ever at all 65 Power Five programs.

Greatest College Baseball Coaches of All Time

They have defined the game at the NCAA Division I level with wins and College World Series championships.

Highest-Paid NFL Players in 2022

The top NFL players in 2022 are making tens of millions of dollars for a single football season.

Cyclists With the Most Tour de France Wins

There's no greater accomplishment in the world of cycling than winning a Tour de France championship.

Best High School Football Player in Every State for 2022

These are the best high school football players in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for the 2022 season.

Most High School Girls Volleyball State Championships

These high schools have won the most girls volleyball state championships.

Most Points in High School Football History

There are only four ways to score points in a high school football game, and these players did it better than anyone.

Greatest Women's College Volleyball Teams of All Time

You will recognize plenty of names on the greatest women's college volleyball national championship teams in history.

Worst Behaved Tennis Players in History

Australia's Nick Kyrgios gestures during his third round men's singles match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas on day six of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Some of the best tennis players have been the worst behaved.

Best High School Football Movies of All Time

There’s a tried and true formula for high school football movies.

15 Greatest Tennessee High School Football Players of All Time

Green Bay Packers' Reggie White (92) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Warren Moon during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, in Green Bay, Wis. Vikings' Todd Steusse stands behind White. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Some of the greatest football players of all time got their start playing high school football in Tennessee.

Breaking Down Former WWE Boss Vince McMahon's Huge Net Worth

Vince McMahon turned his father's small regional pro wrestling outfit into a worldwide juggernaut and accumulated a staggering net worth in the process.

Dodger Stadium Parking Isn't the Only Weird Thing About Chavez Ravine

The history of Dodger Stadium and its parking lot goes a lot deeper than you might think.

Most U.S. Open Golf Championships of All Time

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JUNE 8-9 - FILE - In this June 21, 1971, file photo, Lee Trevino reacts after defeating Jack Nicklaus in an 18-hole extra round play to win the U.S. Open Golf Championshi at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. Merion Golf Club has challenged legions of golfers and claims Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones and Trevino among its champions. Now, the venerable course once thought to be too short and small to stage the USGA's marquee event is less than a year away from hosting the 2013 U.S. Open. (AP Photo/File)

The U.S. Open has been the proving ground for the world's greatest golfers since 1895.

Most Touchdowns in Michigan High School Football History

These players scored the most touchdowns more than any others in Michigan's storied prep football history.

Breaking Down the Historic 1996 NBA Draft

Is the 1996 NBA draft the greatest NBA draft class of all time?

2022 NBA Draft Live: Orlando Magic Take Paolo Banchero No. 1 Overall

Stadium Talk writer Tony Adame provides live coverage, analysis and grades for the 2022 NBA draft.

Greatest Texas High School Baseball Players of All Time

They do more than just play football in Texas.

Most Wimbledon Singles Titles of All Time

These are the greatest Wimbledon champions in the history of the All England Club.

Most All-NBA Team Selections of All Time

The Lakers' Jerry West tries to take the ball down the court but finds himself closely pressed by Boston's Emmette Bryant in the first period of the opening game of he NBA championship playoff in Los Angeles, April 23, 1969. That's the Lakers' Wilt Chamberlain in background. (AP Photo/Harold P. Matosian)

Making an All-NBA Team has been a certification of a player's greatness since 1946.

College Baseball Needs Wooden Bats Before Aluminum Bats Ruin the Game

The NCAA went from wooden bats to aluminum bats in 1974, and it's been downhill ever since.

Tyler Herro and 14 Other Great One-and-Done NBA Players

One year of college was enough for Tyler Herro and these 14 other NBA superstars.

Most Touchdowns in Ohio High School Football History

These are the greatest touchdown scorers in Ohio high school football history.

Montrezl Harrell's Weed Arrest Is a Bigger Problem for the NBA Than You Think

The NBA has been at the forefront in pro sports when it comes to loosening its rules against marijuana use.

Athletes Who Weren’t Hurt and Refused to Play. Is John Wall Captain of This Dubious Team?

John Wall isn't the first professional athlete who wasn't hurt but sat on the sidelines and still cashed a paycheck. And he certainly won't be the last.

Top Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime Led by Andrew Luck

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Not every athlete gets to play as long as they want to, and not every athlete wants to play as long as fans want them to play.

Top Prospects for the 2022 MLB Draft

Which one of these young talents will be the next MLB superstar?

Heisman Trophy Winners Who Were NFL Busts. Robert Griffin III Is Not No. 1.

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles as he tries to elude the tackle by Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young under the watchful eye of referee Ed Hochuli, right, during the second half of a NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Lions defeated the Redskins 27-20. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Being a Heisman Trophy winner is no guarantee of success in the NFL.

Most Underrated Sports Bars in the U.S.

These are some of the best-kept secrets for sports fans.

Current NBA Players Who Could Make the Hall of Fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has a glut of future members currently playing in the NBA, but who makes the cut? Trae Young? Kyrie Irving?

All-Time Most Underrated NFL Players by Position

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) carries the ball as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Julian Peterson (59) attempts a tackle in their NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Some NFL players don't get the love they deserve during their careers.

Greatest NCAA Softball Teams of All Time

College softball teams don't get any better than this.

Vontaze Burfict and the Dirtiest Players in NFL History

They blurred the line between tough and illegal and earned a reputation for cheap shots, late hits and rough play.

Wilt Chamberlain's Stats Don't Seem Real Today

These Wilt Chamberlain stats show how many NBA records this basketball great set that will likely never be broken.

Top AFC West Players Might Really Surprise You

The AFC West has become the toughest division in the NFL.

Best High School Quarterback Recruits of the Last Decade

Are the five-star quarterbacks really worth all the hype?

Penny Hardaway Shoes Remind Us Why the 1990s Were So Awesome

You can't tell this NBA story without Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway.

Biggest Long Shot Winners in Triple Crown Horse Racing History

Rich Strike is not the first horse to shock the world in a big race.

Worst Skip Bayless Takes Aren't Just on Twitter

Skip Bayless has made a career out of his opinions on sports.

25 Tallest NBA Players to Ever Play Basketball, Ranked

Being tall doesn't guarantee you're going to make it in the NBA.

30 Biggest, Heaviest Sumo Wrestlers of All Time

Sumo Grand Champion Akebono performs a Dohyoiri or ring-entering ceremony during the opening ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics at the Minami Nagano Sports Park in Nagano Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998. (AP Photol/Eric Draper)

The biggest sumo wrestlers, or rikishi, weigh over 500 pounds and eat about 7,000 calories every day while they're training.

Ranking the Best NFL Drafts of All Time

The NFL draft has been making or breaking franchises since 1936.

Best NBA Free Agents of All Time

Unrestricted free agency changed the NBA forever.

LeBron James Net Worth Means He's a Billionaire Baller

LeBron James surpassed $1 billion in career earnings in 2021.

Worst MLB Players in History

Major League Baseball has a long and sordid history that includes some pretty terrible people.

Stadium Talk 2022 NBA Mock Draft

These are the top prospects to have their names called.

Lamar Jackson's Age Gives Him a Very Real Shot at Canton

It's incredible what the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback already has accomplished in his NFL career.