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There are plenty of examples throughout sports history when fans of a particular team were right to feel that their guys got jobbed. Let's take a look at the 25 most controversial calls — and non-calls — in sports history.
The 25 best individual performances that still ended in defeat
How does the saying go? History is told by the winners? That tends to hold true for sports as well. It's a shame, too, because some of the best individual efforts in history have come in defeat.
Why April is the best month in sports
There is some debate as to which month on the sports calendar is best, but that debate ends here. April is the undisputed champ. It is the best month in sports. Why, you ask? Let us count the ways.
The 16 sweetest upsets in Sweet 16 history
Since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, there have been plenty of major upsets on Sweet 16 weekend. With that in mind, let's rank the 16 biggest Sweet 16 and Elite Eight upsets in the 64-team era.
Why you should watch this year's NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Tournament tips off formally (don’t start with me about the First Four) on Thursday, and for many sports fans the first game marks the start of a four-day bacchanalia of basketball that represents an unmatched spectacle in American sports.
Why you shouldn't watch this year's NCAA Tournament
There are lots of reasons to watch this year’s NCAA Tournament, no question. However, there are also some good reasons not to watch the games. Looking for a few good excuses to give your friends when they accuse you of being a no-fun spoil sport when it comes to brackets? Look no further.
Why each No. 1 seed could be this year's Virginia
Asking for lightning to strike twice in two years might be a little much, but let’s take a look at a few reasons why each No. 1 seed might go down in flames in the first round this year.
Ranking the MLB managers
Often romanticized, the modern-day MLB manager is the subject of much debate. Old-school "eye test" guys are being phased out in favor of analytics-friendly skippers who are frequently viewed as nothing more than extensions of the front office. The best managers win lots of games, of course, but it's tough to decide how much of a role they truly play in that process.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
Ranking baseball's GMs entering the 2019 season
Only Boston's Dave Dombrowski can say his work led to a World Series title last year, but the season never stops for baseball's general managers.
The best and worst commercials from Super Bowl LIII
The Super Bowl is not just the biggest day on the U.S. sports calendar, it’s also a cultural touchstone. Why? Not everyone likes football, but it seems like everyone enjoys commercials.
Super Bowl stars: Where are they now?
The biggest names tend to stay in the national consciousness, but lesser lights who make their mark in the biggest sporting event of the year don't always stay in the limelight...
Why Tom Brady is NOT the GOAT athlete
Tom Brady is not the GOAT. Sorry, that’s a real nice notion, and I can even see where some people would get suckered in by it. But while he is the best quarterback of all time, and probably the best football player ever, that doesn’t make him the GOAT.
Why Tom Brady is the GOAT athlete
Tom Brady is the GOAT. He is the greatest of all time, not just in football, but across all sports. If you think this statement is way off base, you’re probably one of millions of opposing fans whom Brady has tortured over the years.
Why the Rams will win Super Bowl LIII
While L.A. might have benefited from a badly missed pass interference call, it is a formidable outfit, and on a neutral field the Rams might truly be the best team in football.
Why the Patriots will win Super Bowl LIII
This is New England’s third straight trip, making it the first team since the early-'90s Bills to reach three straight Super Bowls. Unlike Buffalo, the Pats have won one of the first two and are favored to make it two of three.
NFL Championship Sunday preview: QBs get the ink, but the running game may steal the show
The top four seeds, not to mention the top four scoring offenses, are vying for a trip to the Super Bowl. There are no Cinderellas here — just powerhouses. Let’s take a look at the games.
NFL Divisional Round preview: QB battles young and old, and of course, Nick Foles
The wild-card round provided football fans with an interesting mix of games. Indianapolis was dominant, the Cowboys outslugged the Seahawks in a battle
The biggest controversies of the 2018-19 NFL season
It wouldn't be an NFL season without a healthy dose of controversy. As always, decisions regarding players, especially those with legal issues, loomed large over the league.
NFL wild-card preview: Two days, four games, three rematches — and one very curious NFC battle
Wild-card weekend is upon us, and all four matchups are interesting. Befitting the wide-open feel of this year's playoffs, all will feature teams that have a viable chance to reach the Super Bowl. Let's take a look at the games.
NFL Week 17 preview
Multiple playoff berths are on the line in Week 17, and plenty of teams are still playing for positioning. The Steelers, at one time 7-2-1 and in total command of the AFC North, now need to beat the Bengals and hope Cleveland tops Baltimore, or they'll be on the outside looking in.
NFL Week 16 preview
Week 15 brought with it plenty of surprising results, from the Steelers finally besting Tom Brady and the Patriots, to Nick Foles leading the Eagles past the Rams, to the Colts shutting out the Cowboys.
The 50 most bizarre sports moments of 2018
The sports world, for all its seriousness, is often theater of the bizarre. There are plenty of events that make you scratch your head, and with social media's reach, most any strange occurrence goes viral, and quickly.
NFL Week 15 preview
Business is very much picking up in the NFL, and a rash of upsets and stunning finishes in Week 14 have altered both the playoff races, and perhaps more importantly, the perception of some would-be contenders.
The top sports storylines heading into 2019
2018 was an extremely eventful year in the sports world, and 2019 promises more of the same. On and off the field, there will be plenty of situations that shape the future of multiple teams and leagues.
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