Chris Mueller

With a national championship on the line, heavy favorites Arkansas (1966), Texas (1971) and Miami (1986 and 1993) flopped. Here's a look at seven of the most stunning upsets in college football bowl game history:  1. 1949 Rose Bowl: Northwestern 20, California 14 What made it ...read more

Some college football coaching hires have shifted the balance of power in the sport. Others have made major headlines and captured the public's attention but ultimately fizzled. Here are seven hires that shaped the game: 1. 1951: Woody Hayes leaves Miami (Ohio) for Ohio State ...read more

Thanksgiving football dates to at least 1876, when Yale defeated Princeton, 2-0, on a cold, bleak afternoon in Hoboken, New Jersey. By the 1890s, many college and high school teams played on the holiday. But the tradition didn't become a bonafide institution in professional ...read more

Thanksgiving Day professional football games date to 1920. But the modern iteration of the tradition dates to 1934, when Detroit Lions owner George Richards made the holiday game a bonafide institution. Richards, a radio executive, helped line up a 94-station radio network to ...read more

The greatest—and most shocking—trades in basketball history have catapulted teams to championships and long-term success. Here are seven of the biggest deals in NBA history: 1. April 30, 1956: St. Louis Hawks Trade Bill Russell to Boston Celtics The Rochester Royals passed over ...read more

Major League Baseball history is filled with memorable World Series, from the first in 1903 to the 21st century. The New York Yankees, who have won more titles (27) than any other big-league team, have played in many World Series that have captured the imaginations of sports fans ...read more

The Hail Mary is one of the most dramatic plays in sports, an all-or-nothing proposition that can stun a crowd into silence or bring it to its feet. The play didn’t acquire a nickname that stuck until December 28, 1975, when Dallas' Roger Staubach connected with Drew Pearson for ...read more

Most rivalries in professional sports don't have the intensity or tradition of historical college matchups, many of which date to the late 19th century. Nearly every college has a rivalry game, but these seven football games stand above the rest. 1. Michigan vs. Ohio State ...read more

NFL quarterbacks before 1960 played under different rules than their modern counterparts, who play a game much more heavily tilted to favor offense. But these pre-1960 quarterbacks—all enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame—stood out for their excellence and paved the way for ...read more

For at least the first half of the 20th century, college football was more popular than the professional version. So, when powerhouses met then, the games often had a larger-than-life quality. On rare occasions, the combination of blueblood programs, high stakes and intense media ...read more

National Football League records aren't as hallowed as Major League Baseball's. But among the NFL's more remarkable records are these performances.  1. Largest Margin of Victory: 73 points On December 8, 1940, the Chicago Bears trounced the Washington Redskins in the NFL ...read more

Enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, is the highest honor in professional football, the capstone to the careers of the sport’s greatest players, coaches and contributors. But even among the greats, some stars shine a little brighter. Here are 10 ...read more