In 2009, after unretiring from the NFL once again, Brett Favre joined the Minnesota Vikings. He led the them on a deep playoff run and with only seconds left on the clock against the New Orleans Saints, Favre had the victory at his fingertips. To understand how we got there, …
Read More »Jose Mesa got mad at Omar Vizquel, then threw baseballs at him for 5 years | Beef History
When Jose Mesa blew the save for Cleveland in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series, it started a chain of events that would end with him getting traded within a year and beginning a very, very long feud with former teammate and friend Omar Vizquel. How did one rough …
Read More »Tim Tebow’s college choice altered 4 national titles & gave Alabama a dynasty | If Then
There were so many reasons for Tim Tebow to join the Crimson Tide instead of the Gators, and if he had the repercussions would be felt all through the SEC, and even in the Pac-12. Auburn never would’ve had Cam, Alabama never would get Saban, Pete Carroll would’ve gotten a …
Read More »The Butt Fumble, Mark Sanchez’s greatest legacy, deserves a deep rewind | Jets – Patriots 2012
We all remember where we were when we first saw the butt fumble. With his NFL career already gaining heavy downward momentum, Mark Sanchez put a big exclamation point on his ineptitude when he ran right into Brandon Moore’s butt. It was a glaring moment on the Jets most embarrassing …
Read More »The Jim Harbaugh-Pete Carroll beef spans the Pac-10, NFC West, and parking lots
Jim Harbaugh and Pete Caroll have squared off when one was a player and the other a coach, when both were Pac-10 coaches, and when both were taking NFC West teams to the Super Bowl. This is the sports beef version of Batman and the Joker. Or Batman and Batman. …
Read More »Arnold Palmer is why Americans care at all about the British Open | If Then
Arnold Palmer brought life back to the idea of grand slams in golf, and in the process reignited the British Open for American golfers. He was ahead of his time, and is the reason golfers can make money on the PGA Tour. The Open Championship has evolved just as much …
Read More »Aaron Boone’s Game 7 walk-off home run deserves a deep rewind | Yankees-Red Sox ALCS 2003
In 2003, Aaron Boone became a Yankee legend despite never playing a full season with the team. His walk-off home run in game 7 of the ALCS sent the Yankees to the World Series and the Red Sox home. But sometimes, it takes a lot of little things to make …
Read More »Edmundo’s beef with Romário included stolen penalty kicks, toilet cartoons, and a drunk chimpanzee
Legendary Brazilian footballer Romário and his good-though-less-legendary compatriot Edmundo were similar in many ways: their position, their personalities, and their intense love of partying, often to the detriment of their careers. But what they had in common would also be what caused beef between them. (Well, that and a bathroom …
Read More »Dirk Nowitzki could have changed the fate of the Mavericks if he followed his first love | If Then
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have been a perfect match that has helped create memorable moments in NBA history. There was a decent chance of it never happening though, as Dirk could have opted for a completely different sport. Subscribe: https://goo.gl/Nbabae Check out our full video catalog: https://goo.gl/9pMHRV Visit …
Read More »The NFL’s most efficient passers aren’t quarterbacks | Dorktown
The key to a dynamic NFL passing attack is letting non-quarterbacks throw. Since 1970, players at every other position have combined for a higher touchdown percentage than true quarterbacks. Many teams in the NFL have learned to take advantage of this, some far more so than others. Who’s the best …
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