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10 Most Valuable Teams in the World

Soccer (real football) might not be a big thing in the United States, but it’s a religion around the rest of the globe, making it hardly a surprise that four soccer clubs (Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United) are among the 10 most valuable sport franchises in the world, along with 4 NFL teams (Giants, Patriots, Redskins, Cowboys) and two Baseball clubs, the Yankees and the Dodgers.

July 16, 2012
Best Paying Teams in the World

Football/Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and its biggest clubs, all based in Europe, are the best sports franchises to play for, featuring seven teams in the top 10 of the best paying sport clubs in the world. Barcelona and Real Madrid are no.1 and no.2 in this one as well, as you would expect. Success isn’t cheap.

June 6, 2012
From High School Athlete to Pro Ball? Hardly a Chance (Infographic)

Making it, becoming a professional athlete, is probably the dream of every young kid at one point or another during the early days. Millions go on to become High School athletes, but the chances of actually making it from there to the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and MLS is ridiculously low.

January 13, 2012
A History of Major Sports Leagues Lockouts and Strikes (Infographic)

An Infographic describing the history of lockouts and strikes in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, clearly proving that history repeats itself and losing two weeks or a month of NBA regular season games isn’t the worst thing that can happen.

October 26, 2011
MLB Opening Day Starters by Nationality (Infographic)

An Infographic showing the 284 Opening Day starters in the 2011 MLB season by their birthplace.

July 26, 2011
Realignment and More Interleague Play in Future for MLB?

Baseball needs a change, there’s no doubt. MLB could go extensive changes, including realignment, playoff expansions and something to do with the DH in the near future. Well, not if you ask Bud Selig.

July 13, 2011
There’s Nothing Like the NBA and its All-Star Game

Sorry NL, AL, Baseball, Home run derby and Robinson Cano fans. The MLB and its All-Star game are rather boring in comparison to the NBA.

July 12, 2011
The Highest Paid Baseball Players in 2011

The nine MLB players making over 20 million dollars in 2011, most of them without producing the expected numbers. And yes, three of them are from the New York Yankees.

July 11, 2011
3000 Hits Club

Derek Jeter joined the 3000 hit list with grand style, hitting a home run, just like Wade Boggs did. In honor of his achivement, here are all the members of the 3000 club.

July 10, 2011
Brian Wilson Tantrum

Brian Wilson and a great example for Anger management classes around the world.

July 7, 2011