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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a sports and pop culture writer and the author of the books The Comic Galaxy of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and The Ash Heap of History. You can follow him on Twitter @ChrisXMorgan.

The most memorable stuntpeople from movies and TV

While we have no Oscars to give out, we can recognize the most memorable fictional (and one real-life) stunt performers from TV and film.

The most memorable ninjas in pop culture

Many a character has been called a ninja that some dude in feudal Japan would raise an eyebrow at, but guess what? They’re all dead and they can’t stop us! Here are the most memorable ninjas, and “ninjas,” from pop culture.

PlayStation One games that should be adapted into movies

Franchises that had games come out on the PlayStation, such as "Gran Turismo," “Tomb Raider” and “Final Fantasy,” have gotten movie adaptations. That doesn’t mean we should stop, though. Here are some other video games and series that had entries come out for the original Sony PlayStation console we’d like to see turned into films.

Which NHL players have scored the most career playoff goals?

Tallying at least 60 postseason goals as an NHL player. There are 35 players who have done it, and a few on the horizon who should do it soon.

Which NBA players have scored the most points in the playoffs?

There are, to date, 28 NBA players who have tallied at least 3,000 playoff points. It’s a list purely of Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famers.

The 20 hardest games for the Nintendo 64

The best game console of all time? We’ll throw in a vote for the Nintendo 64. The 64-bit system was a game changer in terms of graphics, but also controller layout. Of course, it wasn’t perfect, and it also wasn’t always easy. Here are the 20 toughest N64 games ever.

The most memorable TV shows adapted from video games

We usually think of movies adapted from games, such as the successful “Super Mario Bros.” movie that came out recently or… the terrible “Super Mario Bros.” movie that came out in the ‘90s. Television, though, also turns those games into shows. Here are the most memorable shows adapted from video games.

The most memorable private eye movies and TV shows set in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the home of American showbiz. It’s also, seemingly, the home of nearly every private eye in fiction. These are the most memorable movies and TV shows set in the City of Angels centered on private eyes. You’re watching them.

The 15 clubs to win four or more FA Cups

The FA Cup predates the Premier League. It predates the Champions League. It predates…the 20th century. Over the many years of the FA Cup, 15 clubs have won four or more titles. Who are those clubs? An eclectic mix, for sure.

The NFL Comeback Player of the Year winners from 1998 to present day

With all due respect to LL Cool J, we WILL be calling it a comeback...

Every NFL Coach of the Year winner from 1957 to present day

Some head coaches have a positive impact every season on their team, and to honor that, there’s the Coach of the Year award.

Every NFL MVP from 1957 to present day

Here is a look back at all the MVP winners since 1957, the first year of the Associated Press handing out what quickly became the definitive MVP award.

The 15 English teams to win the European Cup/Champions League

On 15 occasions, an English club has emerged hoisting the trophy at the end of a European Cup or, starting with the 1992-93 tourney, the Champions League trophy. These are those 15 squads.

What famous creative duos did after splitting up

Even successful creative partnerships break apart. They reach the end of the road for one reason or another. Occasionally, one member of the duo retires. Here’s what creative duos did when they decided to work on their own things.

The best movies about the US/USSR Cold War rivalry

The rivalry between United States and the Soviet Union in the Cold War, was the defining geopolitical relationship for decades. On occasion, you still get a film dealing with the United States and Russia at odds with one another. These are the best films about America and the Soviet Union, and the friction between them.

The number of postseason wins for every NFL franchise

Which franchises have racked up postseason victories with gusto? Which are lagging when it comes to playoff wins? This is a cataloging of the playoff wins for every NFL team, starting with the team with the fewest.

Which NBA franchise has the most playoff wins?

Which franchises have had the most postseason success in terms of sheer tonnage?

The last 20 captains of Arsenal

The storied Gunners have a lot of great history. What they don’t have, though, is a history of long-standing captains. In fact, a list of the 20 most-recent captains in club history takes us only back to 1975. Even so, there are some notable names in the mix, and also “Mr. Arsenal.” Here’s the list.

The last 20 captains at Manchester City

Through it success and failure, captains of the club have come and gone. Some, obviously, have seen more success than others. Here are the last 20 players to captain Manchester City.

Every MLB pitcher with 300 or more saves

Maybe ERA+ or K/BB rate is more reflective of talent, but there are also only 31 members of the 300-save club. That makes it an impressive group to be a part of, and nobody is primed to join in the immediate future. Here are the relief pitchers who have hit the 300-save threshold.

The last 20 captains for Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham has plenty of famed faces, and also a couple of long-serving captains. In fact, while the 20 most recent captains in Arsenal history only take you back to 1975, for Tottenham, you have to go back to 1955. That speaks to a few long-serving wearers of the armband. Score one for Spurs!

Every captain in Chelsea F.C. history

The Blues have been more stable than most English clubs when it comes to the captaincy role. Thanks to a few lengthy runs, Chelsea has only ever named 17 captains dating back to the first in 1953. Here are the men who are in the rarified air of having captained Chelsea.

The 20 most difficult games for the original PlayStation

There are many beloved PlayStation games, but also some best remembered for how hard they were.

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

Averaging 30 points per game is a nice round number, and one that has not been hit by many players. In fact, only 36 players in NBA history have done it. There are those players, from the one-timers to the regulars.

Every MLB pitcher in the 3,000-strikeout club

Basically everyone loves round-number milestones, from 500 home runs to 300 pitcher wins to 3,000 strikeouts. The number 3,000 works quite well for a milestone. Currently, there are 19 pitchers who have racked up at least 3,000 K’s in MLB. Here is that club in rarified air when it comes to bat whiffing.