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Fort Worth Cats designated hitter Jose Canseco (33) reacts to striking out in the bottom of the first inning of the game against the Edinburg Roadrunners at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth.

25 MLB Stars Who Were Loved by Fans & Hated By Everyone Else

Baseball fans are fiercely loyal to their favorite players—but that loyalty doesn’t always travel well. For every universally beloved slugger, there’s a hometown hero who rubbed rival fans (and sometimes teammates) the wrong way. These 25 MLB stars had the undying support of their fan bases while being...
Aug 30, 2007; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback (10) Brady Quinn passes the ball during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

18 Times NFL Teams Bought Into the Wrong ‘Next Big Thing’

Some NFL teams get caught chasing trends, hyping up the next star quarterback, flashy coach, or scheme that's supposedly going to change everything. But more often than not, these gambles don’t just miss—they implode spectacularly and leave the team scrambling to recover. Let’s count down the 18 times...
Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres at Rogers Place.

20 NHL Stars That Teams Marketed Like Stars (But They Were Duds)

Hockey teams love a shiny new toy. Whether it’s a top draft pick, a hyped-up trade acquisition, or someone who had one good playoff run, front offices have a way of convincing fans they’ve landed the next big thing. Let’s look at 20 NHL players who were promoted like elite stars but flopped like a Zamboni...
Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz (20) shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.

20 NBA Lottery Picks Who Never Lived Up to the Headline

Every NBA Draft brings with it a wave of hope, hype, and headlines. Teams dream of snagging the next superstar, fans get emotionally attached to names they barely knew a week ago, and analysts start talking in “potential” like it’s currency. These 20 players never quite lived up to the promise that came...
Nov 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II (24) dunks during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

15 “Franchise" NBA Players Who Weren’t Even Starter Material

These so-called franchise cornerstones often ended up glued to the bench, struggling to justify the expectations placed on them.
Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) warms up before game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

19 NBA Stars Who Thought They Were Celebrities First

This list concerns those who wanted the Hollywood spotlight as much (if not more) as the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

19 NBA Stars Who Went From Beloved to Blasted

Whether it was bad behavior or overstaying their welcome, these players all found themselves on the wrong side of public opinion.
Caitlin Clark v Angel Reese

Angel Reese Opens Up About Playing with Caitlin Clark on WNBA All-Star

Angel Reese shared her honest thoughts on playing alongside Caitlin Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game, brushing off any rivalry talk.
Jun 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard (6) in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

WNBA All-Star Game Starters, Featuring Paige Bueckers

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game starters are locked in, with rookie Paige Bueckers joining Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson on the star-studded list.
Pete Rose

MLB: Ranking the 10 Players With the Most Hits in History

From Pete Rose to Derek Jeter, here are the 10 players with the most hits in MLB history, ranked by all-time totals.

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