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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

The odds of all 32 national teams at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Alex Morgan, Lauren Holiday, Abby Wambach, and Whitney Engen of team USA celebrate with the World Cup trophy.

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.

Key rules behind 5 online casino games

A casino Blackjack table.

Closest airport to 20 major sports venues

Aerial drone image of the Georgia Dome and Mercedes Benz Arena

Baseball

Richest MLB players

Bryce Harper swings his bat for the Philadelphia Phillies.

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

$6.6 million for a baseball card? Here are 10 of the most valuable cards of all time

A collection of vintage baseball memorabilia including a baseball card of Babe Ruth

Basketball

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

Breaking down the NBA's playoff blowout problem

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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.

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

Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

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.

Seeing yellow: The data behind penalties in the NFL

Referee Land Clark calls a penalty during a game between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

Richest NFL players

Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after a win

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

Sports betting fuels US gambling's record-breaking growth. Here are the numbers behind it

Professional sports-better up a betting slip for $5000 USD.

The odds of all 32 national teams at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Alex Morgan, Lauren Holiday, Abby Wambach, and Whitney Engen of team USA celebrate with the World Cup trophy.

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.

Key rules behind 5 online casino games

A casino Blackjack table.

Closest airport to 20 major sports venues

Aerial drone image of the Georgia Dome and Mercedes Benz Arena

25 LGBTQ+ athletes you need to know about

Billy Jean King of the USA returning a shot during the women's singles at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships circa 1973 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England.

How are states using tax income from legal sports betting?

Two hands holding a smartphone displaying a betting app.

Richest MLB players

Bryce Harper swings his bat for the Philadelphia Phillies.

10 most unexpected MLB pitching performances

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

The history behind 7 casino games that are popular to play online

Poker chips and cards surrounding a computer keyboard.