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A Brief Introduction to the Welshmen Who Played Major League Baseball
Wales is by no means a hotbed of baseball talent, but go far enough back in the sport's history and you'll find a trio of Welshmen who played in the major leagues. All three men have uniquely interesting stories, too.
Cubs Give President Obama Lifetime Pass to Wrigley, Say He's Not Allowed to Scalp It
Good for the Cubs that, as champions, they finally got to a chance to visit a sitting president more recent than Teddy Roosevelt.
The Cult: Michael Vick
This week's inductee to The Cult was an NFL superstar whose career was halted – but not ended – by a gruesome discovery in the woods behind his home.
Michael Jordan Speaks Out About Recent Police Shootings
Jordan may be late to the party, but it's certainly an important first step.
Fan Throws Popcorn At MLS Player Before Being Aggressively Taken Down By Stewards
Such a pathetic act of petulance, and at such a high cost.
Farewell To Kobe Bryant, Who Is Still Probably An Asshole
There's no reason to delve into Kobe's character as he heads into retirement. There's even less of one to pretend things have changed.
Behind the Scenes of MLS's Efforts To Improve Officiating
MLS officials are often criticized for their inconsistency and giving too many red cards. But a behind-the-scenes look shows it's not that simple.
How To Sell A Soccer Team, Or The Rebirth Of The Boston Breakers
The Boston Breakers are trying to build a winning women's soccer team, and win some fans, as a new addition to a crowded sports marketplace. It's a process.
Orlando City SC's Not So Magical Kingdom
Orlando City's new soccer stadium deal looks too good to be true. That's because it is.
Peyton Manning Addresses UT Allegations During Retirement Press Conference
Peyton Manning was not to happy to discuss the UT allegations at his retirement ceremony.
Peyton Manning Set to Announce Retirement Monday
He's not going out without a fair bit of controversy.
Tweetin' Sports with Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump
Donald Trump: tre-mendous, tre-mendous sports fan. And like most tre-mendous sports fans, shares his opinions on social media.