Stories
NBA’s Top Superstars Join Two Former Underdog Franchises in a Battle of Los Angeles
If you’ve been following the NBA, you’ll know that the real drama happens during the offseason. Especially in the last 5 years. No one cares about the regular season, and…
NFL Preview: The Quintessential Football Underdog, Teams That’ll Beat the Odds, and More
In the immortal words of one of the gritty heroes referenced in this piece once said: “An underdog is a hungry dog.” With football season fast approaching, I asked our…
Liverpool’s Dramatic 4-3 Comeback Victory Over Barcelona
The Champions League is a unique competition, and remarkable things are prone to happen in it. Following Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat against Barcelona at the Camp Nou; Reds fans knew they…
Mike Yastrzemski is Not Here Because of His Name
If you are reading this and are a millennial who just started following baseball, or know very little about the Boston Red Sox history, you probably do not know the…
Francis Ngannou: From Poverty & Homelessness to the Most Intimidating Fighter in the UFC
Growing up in Batié, Cameroon, Francis Ngannou bounced between different schools almost every year. Never in one place for too long, he had trouble forming lasting connections. “I never had…
Ranking The Most Underrated MLB Lids: Part 3
Welcome back to the series! In the third and final installment, we’ll run through some of the best underrated MLB hats in existence. Without further ado, let’s try on some…
Dustin Pedroia: A Laser Show with an Unstoppable Motor
He goes by many different monikers: Pedey, the Muddy Chicken, and my favorite, Laser Show. Each name represents a different story of the legend of the little engine that could,…
Ranking The Most Underrated MLB Lids: Part 2
Welcome back! Let’s continue ranking the most underrated and neglected MLB hats for each team. If you missed the first part of the series, check it out right here. It’s…
Tommy La Stella’s SoCal Star Turn
You probably have a Tommy La Stella in your life. Maybe it’s a friend that has an uncanny ability to fully recover after every late-night adventure. Perhaps it’s a charismatic…
Jermon Bushrod Hosts 10th Annual Visualize and Rize Celebrity Charity Weekend
On the night of February 7th, 2010, the New Orleans Saints celebrated their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history. Among them was starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod, who also…
South Side Hero Ball: Lucas Giolito’s Triumphant Rise
“With great power comes great responsibility.” Uncle Ben’s famous words to his nephew foreshadow the pains that Peter Parker experiences in his vigilante role as Spider-Man. The same phrase also…
Ranking The Most Underrated MLB Lids: Part One
Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time to talk about the most necessary seasonal fashion accessory. I’m not talking about sunglasses or sandals, I’m talking about lids. The baseball…
Jessica Mendoza: The Legend, The Pioneer, The Trailblazer
Jessica Mendoza is best known for her success on the softball field. And she didn’t just play, she broke records. Jessica Mendoza is one of the most decorated softball players…
How the 2019 Tampa Bay Rays Have Become One of The Best Surprises in Baseball
If I would have told you that after last season when the Red Sox won 119 games en route to their fourth World Series Championship in 15 years and the…
The Incredible Journey of the Man Behind Ser Davos Seaworth on ‘Game of Thrones’
Ser Davos Seaworth is a universally beloved character on Game of Thrones. The Onion Knight’s story is an unlikely one — a journey from sneaky smuggler to good-guy knight. But…