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The modern era of Major League Baseball began with 8 teams in the National League in 1900 and 8 in the American League in 1901. For 60 years, the Major Leagues were comprised of those 16 original teams, with only a handful of franchise relocations. Beginning in 1961, baseball expanded with new teams, additional franchise moves, and divisional reconfigurations. There are currently 30 teams with 3 divisions in each league. Is more expansion or franchise relocation on the way?

Players exceed fan's expectation every season in the English Premier League, here are 5 players I think will perform well this season.

For years people have compared Mike Trout to Mickey Mantle. Recently Trout turned 27. Here's a look at how closely he compares with Mantle at the same age.

My prediction on the order in which the top 6 English teams would finish this season

This article will help you teach your rookie little leaguer how to pitch. Beginners instructions, rules, and tips for getting your little league ballplayer off on the right foot.

Compiling a list of the 15 best golfers of a generation and labeling it the 'Tiger Woods Era' might seem slightly disrespectful to the other 14 golfers on that list. But how else do you really define a period of time that brought such formidable...

Manchester United cannot seem to get their formation and selection right. From players not playing in their preferred positions to a lack of attacking play, how should the team line up?

Learn the key differences between the 4-3 and 3-4 defenses in football and find out which is better in certain situations. There are pros and cons to both defenses, and their effectiveness depends as much on the talent on the field as it does the coach.

Only 14 players have ever won baseball's batting Triple Crown, leading the league in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in. All 11 20th century winners are in the Hall of Fame. In 2012, Miguel Cabrera joined the exclusive Triple Crown club.

How to attain mount position in BJJ from side control.

Most deserving of Hall of Fame Induction: Brian Mitchell

The story of Bob Beamon, his sensational long jump world record and my own failure to emulate him, twenty-five years later.

This is an basic guide to common penalties in NFL football, intended to help fans understand what is happening when a flag is thrown.

A lot of great tennis players have come and gone over the years. Ever wonder who is considered the greatest of all time? Here is my list of the top ten greatest men's tennis players of all time.

Manchester United have some seriously deep seeded issues at the moment. Mourinho needs to face these issues and find some solutions or he could very well lose his job.

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