Taking on a cover of a classic song is never easy. More times than not, the result is less than desirable to the ears. Here is our ranking of 25 notable cover songs that did not deliver.
Many aspects define a great song, including a special opening phrase or line. Some are downright legendary. Here are 25 of the greatest opening lyrics of all time.
One hit single is one more than most bands ever achieve. That said, more often than not throughout music history, we tend to remember them as one-hit wonders.
It's spring, but it's never too early to start thinking about who the best teams of the 2023 college football season will be. Here's our early take at the top 25 teams entering this coming season.
The hilarious 2004 film Dodgeball : A True Underdog Story brought to light some out-of-the-box sports or competitions that are highly entertaining. Since then, the ESPN family of channels and platforms have been the place to go when it comes to real life, non-traditional sports watching.
Successfully hitting the baseball at the major league level is quite an accomplishment. Doing it extremely well from both sides of the plate is even more special.
The United States has not been a soccer power on the world stage, obviously, but the nation has produced some exceptional individual performers — many who have enjoyed success on the international stage. Here is our list of 25 American-born soccer players who have stood out over the decades.
The United States has produced some of the best female soccer players in the world. Trying to narrow it down to the 25 best is not easy, but we tried it. Our list is listed in alphabetical order.
Sure, the 80s and 90s were the true salad days for heavy metal music of all subgenres. But the dawn of the 21st century has also brought some memorable metal moments as well.
Often a band or musical artist doesn't know when it's time to call it a career — at least in terms of putting out studio albums, complete with original material. Sometimes they've truly reached the end of the line, while unforeseen circumstances, such as tragedy, leaves no point to moving forward.
Winning a World Series in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed. However, there have been many great managers never fortunate enough to win it all, but who are still worthy of consistent praise.
Trying to narrow down the 20 worst teams in Major League Baseball history — most notably in the modern era (1901 and on) — is not an easy task. But we gave it a shot.
The beauty of the Fall Classic is that anything can happen, and any player can shine the brightest. Here's our list of 25 unexpected World Series stars.
Achieving managerial success in Major League Baseball with a single team is hard. Doing so with more than one is a truly remarkable accomplishment. So, we found it noteworthy to highlight those big-league managers who enjoyed successful tenures with different franchises.
Here's a look at some of the more terrible movies featuring music's biggest names. Listed in chronological order.
Perhaps more so than any other professional sport, individual rivalries in the NBA seem to be more celebrated. And naturally, the emphasis toward one-on-one showmanship and star caliber is a big part of the game.
Whether talking literature, comics, television or film, heroes of the law, notably the courtroom, remain popular to viewers of all ages and backgrounds, especially those of the fictional variety.
It might not be a stretch to claim, based on the albums released, that 1993 could be the most noteworthy year in modern music history. From memorable debuts to stellar breakout projects, '93 produced some exceptional music — spanning all genres.
There have been plenty of television musical acts that have churned out some memorable tunes. Some were formed before getting a series, while others were made-for-TV.
There have been 17 Game 7s in the storied history of the Stanley Cup Final. While some haven't lived up to the winner-takes-all hype, others are truly unforgettable to NHL fans.
Entering the 2023 NBA playoffs, there have been 19 Game 7s played during the league Finals. Some have been quite memorable, while others didn't live up to the hype.
Perhaps the best thing about some of the most iconic fictional homes and residences in television and movie history is that they actually exist in real life.
The sentiment of "what could have been..." in Hollywood is always a fun discussion for movie fans to hold. What if this person played that role? Or, why did they not take such an iconic part?
It's easy to earn success recording someone else's song. However, in many cases, cover versions are better than the originals, whether by adding an innovative twist, spanning genres, or even changing up the structure of the tune to make it more one's own.