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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.

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.

Other fantasy sports use stat categories for weekly head-to-head scoring, so why does fantasy football use made up "fantasy points"?

Ape index compares an individual's arm span relative to their height. MMA fighters with a higher ape index have numerous advantages in their weight class.

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.

Nearly 14 years after qualifying for the 2004 Asian Cup, Turkmenistan qualified for the 2019 Asian Cup. Revisit the Central Asian nation's rises and falls across the years since the 2004 Asian Cup.

Everything you need to know about NFL football positions on offense and defense, explained with charts and diagrams as well as detailed lists of each player’s duties and responsibilities.

The story of Bob Beamon, his sensational long jump world record and my own failure to emulate him, 25 years later.

The 2012 Champions League Final was one of the most drama-filled and action packed football matches of its generation, with most football fans still scratching their heads at how Chelsea were able to overcome Bayern Munich in their own ground. Read on to see how the drama unfolded.

Discover the 10 greatest wins in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, plus learn about playoff appearances, Super Bowl wins, and more.

He was one of the greatest and saddest jockeys ever to grace the sport of horse racing in Britain.

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?

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 the Open Era.

Randall "Tex" Cobb was a character of epic and hilarious proportions. A championship contender, kickboxer, karate black belt, football player, actor, scholar, songwriter, bar-brawler, etc...This guy gave new meaning to the term renaissance man.

This is a history and timeline of the Arizona Cardinals. Included are major historical events, Hall-of-Fame players, retired numbers, statistical leaders, best and worst seasons, and team championship and playoff history.

The Chicago Bears hold the NFL record for most players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with 33. As one of the original NFL franchises, the Bears have a rich history with many great players. As a lifelong Bears fan, I have undergone the task of ranking the top 10.