Spencer Rickles

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Spencer Rickles was born and raised in Atlanta and has followed the Braves closely for the last 25 years, going to many games every season since he was a child.

Why Aren’t NFL Teams Drafting?

How behavioral economics explains why data-driven franchises consistently ignore their own research on draft day.

The NBA’s Next Big Betting Scandal Has Hit

Terry Rozier's 9-minute NBA performance sparked a federal betting investigation. Discover the shocking facts behind this modern sports scandal mystery.

2019 MLB Draft Revisited: The Hits, Misses, and Major Surprises

Five years later, see how the 2019 MLB draft's top picks performed. From Rutschman's brilliance to surprising busts - grades for all 16 selections.

From Hero to Headline: The Double Life of Barry Bonds

Explore why Barry Bonds, baseball's statistical king with 762 home runs and 7 MVPs, remains locked out of Cooperstown despite record-breaking dominance.

The Greatest MLB Players Of All Time (State by State)

Discover Hall of Fame talent from unexpected places. From Alaska's Curt Schilling to Hawaii's Shane Victorino, these geographic underdogs dominated MLB.

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From Icons to Implosions: 10 College Coaches Who Crashed in the NFL

From championship dynasties to professional disasters: the leadership lessons behind college coaching's biggest NFL failures.