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Jeff Mezydlo

A Chicago native, Jeff Mezydlo has professionally written about sports, entertainment and pop culture for nearly 30 years. If he could do it again, he'd attend Degrassi Junior High, Ampipe High and Grand Lakes University.

Five things MLB should steal from the Little League World Series

It's time again for the Little League World Series — another opportunity for us middle-aged, former 12-year-old All-Stars to live vicariously through today's youth.

Best all-time performances at the PGA Championship

As the PGA Championship celebrates its 100th tournament, now is the appropriate time to look back at the memorable performances in the tournament's rich history.

10 golfers who could be in the mix for Player of the Year with a PGA Championship win

The PGA Championship, golf's final major of the year — at least for one more season — usually brings with it plenty of intrigue and ramifications for the final stretch run of the season.

Memorable Tiger Woods moments from the PGA Championship

Back in the PGA Championship field for the first time since 2015, Tiger Woods appears poised to make himself relevant once again. A strong showing at last month's Open Championship at Carnoustie made the golf world take notice that Woods still has life left in his game.

PGA Championship contenders by country of origin

Bellerive Country Club in suburban St. Louis plays host to the 100th PGA Championship, and golfers from the United States have won the last two of these tournaments after international competitors took five of the previous seven titles.

Odds for the 2018 PGA Championship

The PGA Championship is the final major of the season and gives golf's best one more shot at major glory. Bellerive Country Club in suburban St. Louis is the host, and all the big names will be there.

Storylines to follow for the 2018 PGA Championship

The final major of the year always brings plenty to talk about. The 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club is no exception, especially since it's the 100th installment of the tournament.

Brian Urlacher: From simple man to Hall of Famer

When Brian Urlacher arrived at Chicago Bears headquarters hours after being selected ninth overall in the 2000 draft, he seemed a bit surprised by his surroundings.

Legendary players in weird uniforms

There are athletes who just don't look right in another uniform than the one that made them famous. Will San Antonio Spurs — or NBA — fans get used to seeing Tony Parker in a Charlotte Hornets jersey this season?

The 20 top Open Championship moments at Carnoustie

For the eighth time in the history of the grand event, Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland will play host to the Open Championship. Considered by many a golfer to be the toughest course among courses in the Open rotation, Carnoustie's daunting track can humble even the best in the world.

The top 25 moments from the 2018 World Cup

From stunning upsets to potential water shortages, improbable runs and unthinkable early exits, the 2018 World Cup had it all.  One of the more entertaining installments of soccer's grandest celebration, the World Cup in Russia did not disappoint.

Top players from the 2018 World Cup

Whether they are goal scorers, shot stoppers, midfield managers or defensive specialists, the world's best again have shined in Russia at this year's World Cup.

Ranking the Open Championship winners from the U.S.

With Scotland's Carnoustie Golf Links playing host to the 147th Open Championship this month, Jordan Spieth looks to become the first American to win back-to-back British titles since 2005-06.

How Croatia arrived at the 2018 World Cup final

In the midst of its own "Golden Generation" of soccer, Croatia is headed to its first World Cup final, where France awaits Sunday in Moscow. The young but talented French are favored, but that shouldn't matter to the Vatreni, who were labeled as underdogs from the start and continue to prove wrong any doubters that may be left.

How France arrived at the 2018 World Cup final

It's only fitting that France has another chance to win the World Cup 20 years after the country won its only such title — on home soil. Should France do it, again, this one will come in Russia on Sunday.

First women in each Hall of Fame

From a baseball activist to a world champion wrestler, the legacy of those prominent female athletes who blazed a path for all to follow will never be forgotten.

Review: 'Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World’s Biggest Sports Scandal' shows FIFA's biggest drama is off the field

With the collective eyes of the soccer universe fixed on Russia and the 2018 World Cup, it’s another chance to celebrate the sport's players, history and passion.

25 heroes of the College World Series through the years

As fans flock to Omaha for another installment of the College World Series, it's a good time to look back at some of the tournament's top performers. Whether they were delivering an improbable walk-off homer or an unthinkable pitching performance, the CWS has produced plenty of stellar individual efforts over the years.

Golfers with a real chance to win their first major at the U.S. Open

Last year, Sergio Garcia removed himself from a list most golfers don't want to be on: "The best to never win a major." It took Phil Mickelson more than a decade before he won his first, and poor Lee Westwood may have seen that ship sail.  When the U.S.

Top 20 moments from U.S. Opens held in New York

No state has hosted the Men's U.S. Open more than New York, with this year's stop at famed Shinnecock Hills on Long Island marking No. 19 for N.Y. There have been plenty of memorable moments featuring legends like Bobby Jones, Billy Casper, Tiger Woods and Lee Trevino.

Least memorable U.S. Open winners

The greats have won the U.S. Open — Hogan, Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino, Tiger, heck, most remember that Andy North even won it twice. While Phil Mickelson still eyes a victory at America's national championship to complete his personal grand slam, there are plenty of lesser-known golfers who have plodded their way to U.S.

What sports legends did in their first games, events

Legends have to start somewhere. For some athletes, the legend begins before even competing in their first high-profile contests, while others come from humble beginnings to become all-time greats.

Champions League Final: How Real Madrid, Liverpool reached Kiev

For Real Madrid, a spot in the Champions League final has become something of an annual event. For Liverpool, it's been a long time coming. Though both

Why you should watch the 2018 Men's World Cup

Did you hear? The United States did not qualify for the World Cup. Of course you know that, but it's OK, really. There are plenty of other ways to get your soccer fix.

Ranking the most thrilling Men's World Cups

Whether it be gut-wrenching shootouts, memorable finals or remarkable individual performances, each World Cup has provided many exciting and captivating moments that fans still talk about today.