Best College Football Fan Bases by State
Who's No. 1 in the country? These schools have bragging rights.
Greatest Women's Gymnasts of All Time
They excelled on the world's biggest stage to become household names, international superstars and national heroes.
Greatest Athletes Who Served in the Military
We often idolize athletes for sports achievements, but the true heroes sacrifice for others.
Most Fun MLB Players to Watch in the 1980s
It might be baseball's forgotten era, but these players are unforgettable.
Worst MLB Defensive Players of All Time
Fielding the ball was not their strength.
Greatest Poker Players of All Time
Their stories are straight out of the movies. Meet the poker GOATS.
America's Greatest Sports Moments by State
Every hero's story is unique, but all of this history was made in the USA.
Most Underrated Cricket Batsmen of All Time
They deserve more credit than they get.
Worst Work Stoppages in Pro Sports History
Owners vs. players. Empty stadiums. No games. The NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB are rife with epic labor battles.
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.
Most Successful Wives of Pro Athletes
Share the spotlight? These women don't take a backseat to anyone.
Grading Every No. 1 Overall NBA Draft Pick
NBA franchises rise and fall based on what they do with the No. 1 overall pick. Here's who got it right and wrong.
Greatest Women's Tennis Players
The game has had many great female players, pioneers and trailblazers, but only one gets the all-time top ranking.
Best Small-Town Sports Teams by State
Small-town sports are a huge part of the stories we tell about America.
Toughest MLB Managers of All Time
These skippers were intense, and they could make a point with the best of them.
Grading Every No. 1 Overall NFL Draft Pick
NFL teams are defined by what they do with the No. 1 overall pick. Here's who got it right and wrong.
Pat Tillman, a True Hero
The NFL star walked away from millions of dollars to serve his country. He was one of the good guys.
Rob Gronkowski Is Winning Big at Life
The world runs on Gronk. It’s why he might end up being the most popular football player of all time.
Most Brutal Fights in Sports History
Competition can bring out the best in athletes. It also can bring out the savagery.
Funniest Tweets About Astros Cheating Scandal
They stole signs to win games, including the 2017 World Series. After the Astros got caught, Twitter responded with comedy gold.
Most Colorful Athletes of All Time
San Antonio Spurs forward David Rodman
David J. Phillip
AP Photo
Entertaining. Charismatic. Or just plain weird. The greatest sports characters have a long tradition of making headlines outside the lines.
Greatest Sports Photos of All Time
A picture is worth a thousand words. But in sports, a picture also can be worth a thousand emotions.
Best NBA Defensive Players of All Time
Some basketball players actually play defense, and a few have done it quite well.
Harshest Punishments in Sports History
Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose.
John Swart
Associated Press
An athlete's fall from grace can be as compelling as the games. But the penalties don't always fit the crime.
Biggest Chokers in NBA History
Superstars and high salaries don’t guarantee success in the NBA. These teams were built to win championships, then blew it.
Greatest Men's Tennis Players
Men's tennis has produced a century’s worth of champions from all over the world. These are the best of the best.