Free agent classes are defined by their mega-stars, and as such, this summer will likely be coined "The Summer of Dwight" or "The Summer of CP3." But in truth, it's often the less-heralded free agents who come to define the subsequent seasons come June. Show More Summary
Last season, Chelsea completed a miracle run to the Champions League final. There were no such underdog stories this time around. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were quickly established as title contenders and will now battle for the coveted trophy. Show More Summary
While Rafael Nadal will be seeking his eighth title at the French Open this year, there will be other underdogs looking to break out at Roland Garros. On the clay court, it will take some great performances to upset Nadal, who is widely considered the favorite yet again. Show More Summary
For the first time really since 2009, the Texas Longhorns know who their starters will be in the spring. Because of that fact, we can predict with relative certainty which players will lead the team in the major statistical categories. Show More Summary
Add taking off your pants to the list of violations that will get you thrown from the pitch. Big Lead brings us a video that features a smashing goal as well as a player who thought it wise to take off his shorts and dance victoriously towards the crowd. Show More Summary
When it comes to the NBA draft, the average fan perceives the process as one of maximizing value and landing the best player available. Outside of the lottery, however, the strategy often changes as the stars disappear and teams target the players that fit their most specific needs. Show More Summary
Liverpool have been linked with a number of transfers for the forthcoming summer window already—even though the Premier League campaign has only just finished. While it is probable that the Reds will be bringing a few players in, there is also plenty of speculation about who might be leaving the club, be it permanently or on temporary deals. Show More Summary
Speaking as someone who gets paid to babble on the internet, NBA general managers tend to make the snide joke-writing easy over the summer months. Most of the focus in the coming months will rightfully rest on Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, the two biggest names on the 2013 free-agent pool. Show More Summary
Every year, without fail, there are players who are drafted into the NFL that most fans and even draftniks do not know. There are players who sign as street free agents and may toil for a year or two on the practice squad before getting a chance to play. Show More Summary
As everyone was focused on when and if unsigned Giants receiver Victor Cruz will rejoin the team, the other big-name player at that same position who has a contract opted to skip OTA practice on Wednesday. The situation, and the head coach’s reaction, create some potential problems for the Giants. Throughout the offseason, we’ve pointed…
As the NBA Finals creep closer, NBA players find themselves in danger of going home before the big show. Who is going to show up in this week’s video? Will it be the always-dominating LeBron James with a highlight dunk? Or will it be the Pacers' Roy Hibbert's highlight rejection of Carmelo at the rim? Read more NBA news on BleacherReport.com
The Indiana Pacers will look to shock the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight in Indiana. These two teams faced one another last season in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where the Pacers took the series to six games before falling to Miami after Dwayne Wade's 41 point performance. Show More Summary
It usually takes a long time for MLB draft picks to pan out, but there are a few players in this year's class who can help their teams relatively quickly. The time it takes for stars to reach the majors usually causes fans to ignore the draft completely. Show More Summary
The NBA combine is a venue for prospects to display their athleticism and professionalism, but some players need direct competition to shine. These are the players who will really impress teams in private workouts. In these workouts, teams will be looking to get a closer look at prospects. Show More Summary
Hundreds of players will get cut by NFL players before the start of the regular season, and most of those players will keep working out and hoping for another chance at making it in professional football. But some of those players may try to make it in professional wrestling. Jim Ross, who works with World…
No matter what anyone tells you, size really does matter. That is never truer than in the NBA, where a couple of inches in height can make a huge difference. While there are certainly successful players in the league that are undersized...Show More Summary
Every season, we see a smattering of NFL players dramatically increase their production. Here are 10 players set to see big increases in their statistical output next season. A few might surprise you, given they were pretty good last year. Others are simply logical progressions given new situations. Statistics courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com. Begin Slideshow
College football players have many options for a bright future. Playing in the NFL, pursuing a career in the field of their chosen degree or coaching. Coaching is almost always an option, unless they spend more than a decade outside the realm of football. Show More Summary
This summer, an impressive class of free agents is set to hit the open market. While the futures of superstars Dwight Howard and Chris Paul remain up in the air, there are several impending free agents who look like locks to switch uniforms this offseason. Show More Summary
Can the Grizzlies' Zach Randolph bounce back, or will he continue to look like the player who was once traded for Quentin Richardson in a straight-up one-for-one swap? After a 105-83 blowout loss in Game 1, Memphis will look to tie up the series against the San Antonio Spurs tonight in the Western Conference Finals. Show More Summary