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Just how strange is MLS' weirdest rivalry? Behind the eyebrow-raising trend of the Portland-Seattle derby

Taylor Graham of Seattle Sounders battles Bright Dike of the Portland Timbers during the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup in 2010

Football

Top fantasy football players of Week 1

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills stretches prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

10 states that bet the most on sports

Sports bar of the Sunset Station Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

The average cost of private sports coaching: What families should expect

A private sports coach in a basketball session with two young boys.

Football

The story behind every NFL team name

The line of scrimmage with quarterback Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL game at FedEx Field in 2021.

Baseball

Baseball

Best draft picks of all-time for every MLB team

Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees smiles during a game.

Baseball

Longest World Series games in MLB history

Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers the pitch during Game Three of the 2018 World Series.

Baseball

Taking your family out to the ball game costs $140

A pair of baseball game ticket stubs on second base with a ball and glove.

Baseball

Richest MLB players

Alex Rodriguez #13 (L) and Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees walk back to the dugout at Yankee Stadium, circa 2008

Baseball

10 most unexpected MLB pitching performances

Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox pitches during a baseball game.

Basketball

The boom In WNBA popularity

Members of the New York Liberty team celebrate their championship at a ticker tape parade.

Basketball

Best March Madness Cinderella stories of all time

UMBC guard Jairus Lyles (10) and four UVA defenders during the 2018 Men's NCAA basketball tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Basketball

NBA Christmas games 2024: Matchups you shouldn't miss

Stephen Curry greets LeBron James after their preseason game on October 18, 2024 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.

Basketball

Highest-paid players in the NBA

Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant pose after the men's Gold Medal basketball match.

The coaching secret behind Tyrese Haliburton’s rise to NBA Finals stardom

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers smiling after winning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Football

Top fantasy football players of Week 1

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills stretches prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

Football

The story behind every NFL team name

The line of scrimmage with quarterback Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL game at FedEx Field in 2021.

Football

Advertisers for the Big Game risk missing out on $500B market by ignoring website accessibility

Colorful isometric illustration depicting digital accessibility.

Football

Where will the next new NFL team find a home?

Aerial view of Heinz Field stadium located in the Pittsburgh.

Football

Rising star Cooper DeJean reveals what it's like being a rookie on the Philadelphia Eagles

Cooper DeJean promoting the MyFitnessPal app.

Golf

Golf

These casino golf courses provide plenty of action on and off the links

The Greenbrier luxury resort's gold course located near White Sulphur Springs, WV.

Golf

US presidents with the lowest golf handicaps

Collage illustration with Donald Trump, George H.W. Bush, and John F. Kennedy playing golf.

Golf

Swinging success: The explosive growth of indoor golf

Golf ball on tee at simulator.

Golf

All-inclusive golf resorts: 9 top courses to play in 2024

The 17th hole during the final round of the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica Costa Rica Classic at Reserva Conchal Golf Club in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Golf

5 most surprising Masters champions of the last 50 years

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2021 Masters.

Sports

Most overachieving NBA regular season teams since 1996-97

Gerald Green of the Phoenix Suns slam dunks the ball.

Basketball

The 10 best NBA player performances in the FIBA World Cup

Kevin Durant in action at the 2010 World Championships of Basketball during the game between USA vs Lithuania.

Sports

States with the lowest taxes on sports betting

Businessman using smartphone with gambling app.

Sports

Meet the first woman to win the Golden Globe Race: Kirsten Neuschäfer

Kirsten Neuschäfer aboard her boat after winning the 2022 Golden Globe Race.

Football

Strong long-shot bets to win the 2024 Super Bowl

Three young men wearing football jerseys cheering while watching game at home with colorful confetti falling in the foreground.

Football

ESPN's 'Manningcast' leads the growing popularity of sports simulcasts that buck traditional sports coverage

Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants (L) congratulates his brother quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts on his 26-21 victory on September 10, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Baseball

Longest World Series games in MLB history

Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers the pitch during Game Three of the 2018 World Series.

Sports Celebrities Money

The GOAT on and off the court: Michael Jordan becomes the first athlete in history to join Forbes 400 list

Former player Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls addresses the crowd during a 20th anniversary recognition ceremony of the Bulls 1st NBA Championship in 1991 during half-time of a game bewteen the Bulls and the Utah Jazz at the United Center on March 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

Sports Celebrities Money

The GOAT on and off the court: Michael Jordan becomes the first athlete in history to join Forbes 400 list

Former player Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls addresses the crowd during a 20th anniversary recognition ceremony of the Bulls 1st NBA Championship in 1991 during half-time of a game bewteen the Bulls and the Utah Jazz at the United Center on March 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

Sports Celebrities Money

The GOAT on and off the court: Michael Jordan becomes the first athlete in history to join Forbes 400 list

Former player Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls addresses the crowd during a 20th anniversary recognition ceremony of the Bulls 1st NBA Championship in 1991 during half-time of a game bewteen the Bulls and the Utah Jazz at the United Center on March 12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.