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UTA basketball eager to close curtains on Texas Hall, move to new spotlight.

UT-Arlington announced Tuesday that Jim Baker has been named the school's athletics director. Baker had served as Texas' associate athletic director for events and operations since 1991. He will be UTA's sixth AD when he begins his duties Feb. 1, ...

The Patriots, Dolphins, Bucs and Ravens could join the ranks of the best NFL teams to miss the playoffs.

This year's NFC North, NFC West and AFC West all have a shot at being the worst division of all time. But they've got some stiff competition.

Who believed Dustin Pedroia was an MVP candidate back in March? Which MVPs came from out of nowhere?

What does history say about the Rays' future? We found 11 similar teams to compare them with.

Curious about some of the lesser-known events that took place at Yankee Stadium? Here are a few.

Jason Bergmann of the Washington Nationals is on the verge of going where no batter has gone before.

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

From Roy Face's amazing 18-1 season in relief to Mike Marshall's 208 innings as a reliever, Jim Baker looks at some unique reliever records.

The object isn't just to steal the most bases, it's also to avoid getting caught. Here's a look at baseball's all-time best.

In Page 2's tour of the most memorable sports years, Jim Baker looks at 1969, when the big-city underdogs prevailed.

The Brett Favre versus the Packers conflict is hardly the first time players have squared off against management. Jim Baker fills us in on some unbelievable history.

Cheer up Mariners, you don't have the worst DH in history ... well, not yet.

I have to admit I'd have missed this if Baseball Prospectus' Jim Baker hadn't pointed it out: Over this past weekend, the San Diego Padres completed a run of four consecutive 2-1 victories. This was ballyhooed as the first time any team has eve...

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