Athletes

Best Athletes Who Retired in Their Prime

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.

The Inspiring Journey of Women in Sports

FILE - United States' Jessica McDonald celebrates the team's win in the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match against England, at Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, July 2, 2019. McDonald was traded across six teams in her first five years as a single parent, making it difficult to find, let alone afford, child care in new cities. She and her then-8-month-old son were often forced to share a hotel room with a teammate and sometimes she had no choice but to bring him with her to practice. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Women have been defying the odds and opening new doors in the sports world for a long time.

15 Most Famous Russian Figure Skaters of All Time

Russian figure skaters have a reputation for over-the-top training practices, but their results are hard to argue with.

30 Worst Nicknames These Athletes Wish You Never Knew

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Chiefs defeated the Raiders 31-13. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

An athlete’s appearance or style of play are the most common reasons for these bad nicknames, while personality or lifestyle are other common paths.

Ilia Malinin Just Landed a Quad Axel in Figure Skating. And We Shouldn’t Be Celebrating.

Quadruple jumps could become the new norm in figure skating, and that's not a good thing.

Greatest Athletes Who Became Famous Wrestlers

From The Rock to Ronda Rousey to The Undertaker, these athletes have taken atypical routes to becoming famous wrestlers.

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.

Most Passing Yards in California High School Football History

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

Gutsiest Performances in Sports History

From the Flu Game to the Bloody Sock, these courageous performances have been etched in our memories forever.

30 Best Bowling Averages in the History of Cricket

These are the 30 cricket bowlers who helped their teams win by picking up wickets without conceding many.

Greatest Athletic Careers Cut Short by Sports Injuries

Bill Walton (32) of the Portland Trail Blazers slaps the ball out of the hands of Quinn Buckner of the Milwaukee Bucks (21) as he blocks a shot during first quarter action in Milwaukee, Nov. 30, 1976. Coming into the contest Walton was the NBA's top shot blocker with a 3.6 average. (AP Photo/Steve Pyle)

We’ll never know how these athletes’ careers would have played out.

30 Greatest Sports Trios of All Time

From legendary teammates to iconic rivals, these players are inevitably linked as sports trios.

Biggest NBA 75 GOAT Snubs, Ranked

The NBA's 75th Anniversary Team missed out on these great players.

Best One-and-Done NBA Players of All Time

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

Athletes Who Weren’t Hurt and Refused to Play

There are some professional athletes who have refused the clal to enter a game for reasons other than being hurt.

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)

These weird athletes prove that you don’t have to walk the straight and narrow to play pro sports.

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?

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.

Best First Units in NHL Franchise History

Here are the hockey players who would get the call with a season at stake...

Greatest Guard Tandems in NBA History

The best NBA guard tandems of all time have created dynasties for their teams.

30 Sports Legends Who Were Never Named MVP

** ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MAY 14-15 ** FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2008 file photo, New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, front, Mariano Rivera, left, and Jorge Posada, right, join teammates in saluting fans after the Yankees beat the Baltimores Orioles 7-3 in what was likely the final baseball game at Yankee Stadium, in New York. Bernie Williams was the first to go, and Andy Pettitte vanished this year. Now Jeter, Posado and Rivera are the last three of the generation that restored the pinstripes to prominence. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

These athletes were league leaders and are Hall of Famers, but none were ever honored as their sport’s best player.

LeBron James Net Worth Means He's a Billionaire Baller

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

Everything You Need to Know About Bronny James

LeBron James Jr. is now known to the world as Bronny and is making his own name in basketball outside of the shadow of his famous father.

Bo Jackson Shoes Show Why He Was the Greatest

Bo still knows after all these years.

Athletes Whose Careers Peaked in High School

Not every high school athlete can be LeBron James or Bryce Harper, and these players never lived up to the hype.

Greatest Racing Movies of All Time

You can't beat a good racing movie.

Longest Careers in MLB History

These MLB players excelled for decades and became baseball legends.

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.

What NBA Players Looked Like in High School

Before they were NBA stars, they had to navigate high school like the rest of us.

Most Hated Hockey Players of All Time

These are the professional hockey players you love to hate for all the right reasons.

Real People in Showtime Lakers HBO Series 'Winning Time'

The Los Angeles Lakers "Showtime" era has been turned into a hit TV series.

Fastest Iditarod Sled Dog Race Winners of All Time

They tested the human spirit and became legends.

What NFL Quarterbacks Looked Like in High School

Before they made the NFL, they were high school football stars.

Most Underrated NFL Hall of Famers

Not every pro football legend arrived in Canton on time.

Where Are They Now: 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

You won't believe what happened to the "Miracle On Ice" players after they won the gold.

32 Best Male Figure Skaters of All Time, Ranked

Nathan Chen is great, but so are these other incredible skaters.

Why Do People Hate Novak Djokovic?

FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates toward the crowd after defeating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the men's singles final on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 11, 2021. The Australian government has denied No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic entry to defend his title in the year's first tennis major and canceled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to the country's COVID-19 vaccination rules. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

The Serbian tennis superstar is one of the most polarizing figures in sports.

The Fascinating History of NFL Cheerleaders

Recent controversies about cheerleader pay as well as sexism and harassment toward squad members have many questioning if NFL cheerleading is outdated.

Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford Is One of a Kind

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass while being chased by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the NFL NFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers 20-17. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is one of the toughest players in NFL history, and now the rest of the world knows it.

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.

Joe Burrow Is Taking Over the NFL

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws to Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo.. (AP Photos/Reed Hoffmann)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is just getting started.

Greatest Winter Olympics Moments of All Time

The Winter Olympics have been a source of inspiration for sports fans all over the world since 1924.

Tom Brady Memes You Will Love or Hate

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles as he runs off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

He doesn't age like a normal human, but Tom Brady is still meme-able.

30 Best Big-Game Players in NFL History

The bigger the game, the better these NFL players performed.

All in the Family: 30 Best Second-Generation Athletes

With players like Steph Curry, Patrick Mahomes and Fernando Tatis Jr., we’re seeing more and more second-generation athletes follow in their parents’ footsteps.

Most Influential Black Athletes of All Time

They broke down barriers and became icons.

Most Unique Figure Skating Dresses

Figure skating fashion just keeps getting better.

Dorothy Hamill Isn't the Greatest Figure Skater of All Time

Dorothy Hamill was one of the greatest figure skaters, but she isn't the GOAT. So who is?

Best U.S. Men's Soccer Players of All Time

There isn't much history to go by when it comes to the best U.S. soccer players, but these players have been shining stars.

Do Steroid Users Belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

The steroid era continues to dog a generation of MLB players.

Every NFL Starting Quarterback, Ranked

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Not all NFL quarterbacks are created equal.

Best Small-Town High School Basketball Teams

All 50 states have one.

Most Clutch Hockey Players in Stanley Cup History

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

Are NFL kickers as irrelevant as the Hall of Fame wants us to believe?

29 Best-Dressed Athletes Who Inspire Great Fashion

Let's take a look at exactly who are the best-dressed athletes in the game.

Don’t Forget These Best One-Hit Wonders in NFL History

These one-hit wonders throughout NFL history gave a lot in so little time.

These Jim Thorpe Stats Are Still Unreal

Jim Thorpe was a champion among champions.

Most Underrated NFL Quarterbacks of All Time

They deserve a lot more love.

Greatest World Series Heroes of All Time

Breaking down the best individual World Series performances of the expansion era.

Most Underrated College Football Players of All Time

Their names and accomplishments should not be lost to history.

Every State’s Sports Mount Rushmore, Ranked

Which four sports figures — whether they be athletes, coaches, administrators or CEOs — best represent their respective states?

Best MLB Players to Never Make an All-Star Team

Detroit Tigers slugger Kirk Gibson watches the baseball clear the right field fence at Cleveland Stadium at night on Monday, July 24, 1984 in Cleveland for a first inning home run. Gibson?s blast, his 15th of the season, drove in teammate Lou Whitaker to pace Detroit to a 4-1 win over the Indiana. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

These players went their entire careers without All-Star recognition by fans, players or managers.

Sam Darnold May Not Ever Live Up to the Hype

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold walks to the sideline as Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs (7) celebrates intercepting Darnold's pass in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Can a fresh start help the former first-round pick revive his NFL career?

Athletes Who Tried to Be Musicians

Some athletes play music well. Others not so much.

Greatest MLB Postseason Pitchers in History

These are the pitchers you want on the mound for big, MLB postseason moments . . .

Greatest Athletes Who Never Won a Championship

Some of the all-time greats went ringless.

Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time

These athletes did more than just lift weights.

Best High School Football Player in Every State for 2021

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

Who's the Real Titletown?

A crowd of over 10,000 gather at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Feb. 2, 1980 as the people of the city Pittsburgh officially welcome home the Steelers. The Steelers became the first team to win four Super Bowl trophies when they beat the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 20 at the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/R. C. Greenawalt)

Their teams have won the most championships.

Youngest Pro Athletes of All Time

They were cashing checks before they got a driver's license.

MLB’s 30 Best Strikeout Pitchers, Ranked

Who is your favorite strikeout pitcher of all time?

Novak Djokovic's Tennis Rackets and the Other Gear He Uses

Novak Djokovic endorses the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro and many other tennis products.

Age Is Just a Number: The Best 40-Year-Olds in Sports

Ponce de Leon had these athletes in mind when searching for the Fountain of Youth. Here are the best 40-year-old athletes of all time.

Tennis Rackets Used by the World's Top Pro Players

Want to use the same tennis rackets as the pros?

Most Interceptions in High School Football History

They picked off more passes in high school than anyone.

31 MLB Players With the Most World Series Wins

Who has won more World Series than any of the other 20,000 players in Major League history?

Best High School Football Team in Every State

Want to be the top dog in high school football? Win a state title.

Every Country's Best Basketball Player

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (77) drives up court past France's Nicolas Batum (5) during a men's basketball semifinal round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

There are ballers all across the globe.

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)

These wealthy big leaguers deserve to be richer.

30 NFL Players Who Deserve Better Pay

These high football achievers were paid so few dollars, it made no sense.

You've Never Seen Olympians Like This Before

This is what happened before and after the highlights in Tokyo.

Greatest Unsung Running Backs in NFL History

These are the NFL running backs who received too little credit.

John Cena's Real-Life Story Is Better Than Any Movie

John Cena is not your average big shot.

30 Most Controversial Olympians of All Time

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

25 Top Free Divers in the World

Vertical Blue is the biggest free diving competition in the world, in which divers from different countries come together to compete and set new world records.

Greatest Olympian From Every Country

Who are the Olympic GOATs?

87 Funny Olympics Memes

Cue the Olympics memes, and get ready to laugh at some very real truths about the Olympics and their many fans.

Greatest U.S. Olympians of All Time

Few American athletes are put on a higher pedestal than those who win Olympic gold medals.

Fastest Female High School Sprinters of All Time

We see these female sprinters as not only the best track and field athletes but as some of the best all-around athletes to ever play high school sports.

Greatest U.S. Men's Tennis Players of All Time

Americans used to rule the world in men's tennis.

Greatest Game 7 Players in NBA History

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

Ronda Rousey and 19 Other Ultra Popular Female Athletes

Ronda Rousey was the UFC's first women's champion. And she's still dominating the world.

Top High School Basketball Scorers of All Time

They scored more points in high school than anyone.

Most Valuable Sports Cards of All Time

There has been an explosion of riches in the sports card market, and the most valuable cards are worth millions of dollars.

Best Player for All 101 Uniform Numbers in MLB History

Baseball has always been about numbers, but now we’re looking at the ones on player uniforms instead of the ones in a box score.

Greatest Golf Major Wins of All Time

These wins defined golfers, their careers, and the sport itself.

Greatest Player Names in NBA History

Not every NBA player has a name as simple as "Michael Jordan" or "Larry Bird."

Greatest NHL Journeymen of All Time

They called many teams home in their long NHL careers.

Best High School Girls Volleyball Player in Every State for 2021

They represent the future of the sport in America.

How Naomi Osaka Became the Richest Female Athlete

It didn't take long to become the $55 million woman.

Most Underrated Pitchers in MLB History

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.

25 Female Race Car Drivers Who Forever Changed Racing

For the 25 greatest female race car drivers, Victory Lane isn’t a destination, it’s a state of mind.

Greatest High Jumpers of All Time

They wowed us with their ability and keep raising the bar on the world's biggest stages.

Most Surprising Facts About Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is not your average future Hall of Fame quarterback.