It’s easy to be a hero when you’re winning on the field, court, ice, or track. But some athletes go even further, taking a stand for what they believe.

Bruce Arena picked a bunch of nobodies for his roster in the opening round of the Gold Cup. What the USMNT might gain with their new blood.

Till now, #TBT has only meant “throwback Thursday,” but we’re doing our own thing. We’re going all the way back to Jack’s first Hot Takes Tuesday column.

The Big Hurt. Refrigerator Perry. Mister October. Some of these made the cut and some did not. We’re counting down the best sports nicknames ever.

Since 2008, only Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi has won FIFA’s Ballon d’Or, given to the best player in the world. But who came before them?

Poor attendance and ratings? NOT ANYMORE. Get ready for your eyes to melt because Jack has an 8-point, failsafe plan on how to fix the WNBA.

After winning an NBA title, the Golden State Warriors will inevitably receive an invitation to the White House. Should they attend or protest?

Huddlersfield Town won their way into the English Premier League for the first time in four decades. How it happened and why the pressure’s still on.

When it comes to their sports heroes, old folks have a case of the “back in my days.” Do today’s athletes live up to the legend? Yes. A thousand times yes.