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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

10 of the best British fighters in the UFC

Paddy Pimblett of England and Molly McCann of England celebrate a victory.

Countries with the most NBA players in the 2023 FIBA World Cup

Anthony Edwards #10 of the United States dunks the ball.

College coaches' million-dollar buyouts: Revealing the unparalleled power shift in sports' lucrative realm

Most hard-won Grand Slam titles in tennis history

Novak Djokovic congratulates Stanislas Wawrinka on winning the 2015 French Open.

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.

Richest MLB players

Sports commentator and former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez takes part in a panel during WSJ's The Future of Everything Festival at Spring Studios on May 8, 2018 in New York City.

10 most unexpected MLB pitching performances

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

25 of the most successful batters and pitchers in the MLB postseason

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros runs bases after hitting a home run

The numbers behind baseball's triple play

A Red Sox player is tagged out at first base

Basketball

The top 8 preseason underdogs to ever win an NBA championship

The Golden State Warriors celebrate winning the NBA Championship Trophy in Cleveland on June 16, 2015.

Only 6 players have made multiple game-winning buzzer beaters in the NBA playoffs. Who's made the most?

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Atlanta Hawks

With all eyes on the Big Dance, Wall Street trades slow during March Madness

The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate with the 2022 NCAA Trophy.

Highest-paid players in the NBA

Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball

Best draft pick for each NBA team

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2018 in New York City.

Most lopsided season openers in NFL history

Linebacker Bryan Hinkle of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles running back Randy McMillan of the Indianapolis Colts.

Top 15 college football rivalries

Army prepares to snap the ball against Navy during the Army-Navy game.

10 worst NFL draft busts in history

Quarterback Akili Smith of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles while looking to pass.

15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players

Quarterback Tom Brady laughs with head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines.

Year of the quarterback carousel: A look back at the NFL's record number of starting quarterbacks in 2022

Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to pass during a game.

Golf

Golf

Top-earning women golfers of all time

Lexi Thompson hits her tee shot on the 18th hole

Golf

Pro athletes who are also great golfers

Stephen Curry plays a shot

Golf

US golf destinations with the most courses per capita

Golf

Golfers who have won the most green jackets

Golf

States that have hosted the most US Opens in golf history

A general view of the final putt on the 18th green at the Olympia Fields Country Club

10 of the best British fighters in the UFC

Paddy Pimblett of England and Molly McCann of England celebrate a victory.

Countries with the most NBA players in the 2023 FIBA World Cup

Anthony Edwards #10 of the United States dunks the ball.

College coaches' million-dollar buyouts: Revealing the unparalleled power shift in sports' lucrative realm

Most hard-won Grand Slam titles in tennis history

Novak Djokovic congratulates Stanislas Wawrinka on winning the 2015 French Open.

Most lopsided season openers in NFL history

Linebacker Bryan Hinkle of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles running back Randy McMillan of the Indianapolis Colts.

27 states where online gambling is legal

A person looking at a gambling website on a desktop computer.

5 NFL fantasy players to avoid drafting in 2023

Touchdown for Charity's celebrity fantasy football draft board.

10 of the most popular live animal college mascots on social media

Butler Bulldogs mascot Blue rides in a car dressed as Santa during a basketball game.

How every state's casino gaming industry compares to the rest of the country

Close-up of a person placing sports bets on a laptop.

Top 15 college football rivalries

Army prepares to snap the ball against Navy during the Army-Navy game.