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The most memorable anthems

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Who will ever forget the renditions of our national anthem by the likes of Carl Lewis and Roseanne?

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2004

Best single-game performances in NBA playoffs

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The best single-game playoff performance in NBA playoff history? Sir Charles? Bird? MJ?

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2004

The List: Basketball shockers

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From the tragic to the unbelievable, we present the 10 most shocking moments in hoops history.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2003

Does Okafor measure up?

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Emeka Okafor is having an outstanding rookie season, but how does he measure up to the NBA's best-ever rookie big men?

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2005

Losing control

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Like Rick Ankiel, these big leaguers were hit by "The Creature."

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2005

The Suns rise in Phoenix

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With the Suns on pace for a 38-win improvement, Jeff Merron finds the top 10 one-season turnarounds in NBA history.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2005

The top rookies of 2004

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From the Bobcats' Emeka Okafor to the Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger, Page 2 lists the 10 top rookies of 2004.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2004

Making all the right moves

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From trading Nomar to trading for T.O. to Michael Phelps' unselfish act, Page 2 lists the 10 best moves of 2004.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2004

The best seasons after a trade

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Look how these NBA stars performed the year after they were traded -- and Shaq could shoot to the top of this list.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2004

ESPN25: 100 Biggest Innovations

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Nike, free agents, TiVo? What was the most significant innovation in sports in the ESPN era?

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2004

The best team owners in 25 years

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Check out our list of the best team owners over the past 25 years -- including Mark Cuban and The Boss.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2004

ESPN25: 100 Biggest Innovations

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Nike, free agents, TiVo? What was the most significant innovation in sports in the ESPN era?

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2004

Greatest early retirements

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As Ricky Williams walks away from the NFL, we dig up the top 10 most significant early retirements of all time.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2004

The best 10 teams in the world

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From the St. Louis Cardinals to the Detroit Pistons, we rank the 10 best teams in the world today.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2004

The greatest NBA Finals moments

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From MJ to Doc to Gar, we rank the top 10 memorable moments in the history of the NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2004