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Many great female tennis players have graced the courts over the years. Ever wonder who the best of the best is? Here is my list of the top 10 female tennis players of the Open Era.

A look at when MLB expanded with four new teams.

The media is always looking for the next great player. Here are five modern day players with their predecessors.

Tom Brady has won six Super Bowls, four Super Bowl MVP awards, and three AP MVP awards. He has the most playoff wins of all time for a quarterback, and he broke the record for the most post-season passing yards in NFL history. In this article, I'll explain why he needs to keep playing.

Baseball is America's pastime, and hitting a round ball with a round bat is extremely difficult. Hitting a round ball with a round bat when the ball is travelling 100 miles per hour is harder still.

When it comes to all the masters of the microphone in WWE's history, is there anyone better than the man they call Paul Heyman? Here is what makes the greatest advocate in pro wrestling history the special commodity that he is!

A brief tutorial on how to use single leg X-guard in BJJ.

How to prevent the X-pass in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Three mainstays of Aikido weapons training are the Jo staff, Tanto knife and Bokken sword. Join me as we take a look at all three.

Brooklyn Dodgers’ Carl Furillo is considered one of the greatest outfielders of his day. But false accusations and reporters’ misrepresentations dogged him throughout his career.

Many top level Kickboxers have successfully crossed over to the world of Mixed Martial Arts but only a small number have had lasting success in the top tier of the UFC.

I loved watching all of these players play the game. They are all obvious cheaters though. The steroid use of these guys was something a blind man could see.

These NBA players had the odds stacked against them considering that their parents were shorter than 5'10". However, they grew tall which helped propel their careers to great heights.

Volleyball in the U.S. is growing in popularity. This article will highlight the positives of adding a men's program.

A list of the top ten largest cricket grounds in India. Includes photos and information like capacity size and opening year.

A look at skating and its impact on popular culture.