NBA

  From 1985 to 1988, Deion Sanders was a two-sport star for the Florida State Seminoles. Sanders then took his talents to the pros where he played both football and baseball professionally. As fate would have it, only a few years later, the Seminoles would have another talented two-sport star. In 1992 and 1993, Charlie Ward quarterbacked the football team to a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Charlie Ward (Story)

  In 1991, the University of Michigan men’s basketball program brought in one of the best college recruiting classes in recent memory. Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, Ray Jackson, and Chris Webber were dubbed the “Fab Five,” and together they propelled the college hoops game into the new millennium. Their clothing and playing styles captured the imagination … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Chris Webber (Story)

  There’s little debate that Rick Barry had one of the most unique free-throw shooting styles in NBA history. Standing at the charity stripe, Barry did a half squat and held onto the ball between his bent knees. Then, in one fluid motion, he brought the ball up and tossed it underhanded toward the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rick Barry (Story)

  The modern NBA is known as a league of high scores and prolific scorers. It’s not uncommon for players to reach triple-doubles as their team scores over 100 points. Fans have regularly tuned in to watch playmakers such as Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry. So, when an athlete is devoted to the defensive side of the ball, he’s … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dikembe Mutombo (Story)