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  Can a team be the best in franchise history even without winning the Super Bowl? In the NFL, the answer is yes. Unlike MLB or the NBA, there are no seven-game series, so even elite teams can fall in single-elimination situations. TRACR Methodology Historical TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) normalizes performance across eras and enables comparison of teams from different periods. It measures how many points per 10 drives teams are better or worse than the league average in a given season, including playoffs. Top 5 Best Teams Since 1991 1. New England Patriots 2007 (20.6 TRACR) The highest TRACR since 1991 belongs to the Patriots with Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker. The historic undefeated 16-0 regular season ended with a surprising 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. 2. Green Bay Packers 1996 (16.5 TRACR) During Brett Favre's peak, the Packers won their final eight games by an average of 21.2 points. Favre won his second MVP ...

  The home run remains one of the most thrilling moments in baseball. When a player goes yard more than once in a game, fans start flipping through the record books. Four home runs in one game represents one of the greatest and most difficult achievements for a hitter. Modern era dominance Interestingly, apart from Willie Mays, none of the top 10 home run hitters in history managed to hit four in one game. Even Barry Bonds, holder of the single-season home run record, didn't make it into this exclusive club. Latest record holders (2025) The 2025 season brought two new members to the four-homer club. Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in one game on July 25 in a 15-3 win over the Houston Astros. His performance also included 19 total bases, tying Shawn Green's 2002 record. Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks achieved the same feat on April 26 against the Atlanta Braves, directing all four home runs to left and le...

Before the start of the new NFL season comes time to evaluate all 32 teams according to their realistic Super Bowl chances. After months of preparations, drafts and roster changes, the moment of truth approaches. Title contenders (1-5) 1. Philadelphia Eagles - The offensive line remains the engine of the team and with a complete roster they represent the biggest threat. Questions in secondary positions won't resolve their ambitions. 2. Baltimore Ravens - Lamar Jackson and excellent management work make the Ravens a rising team. The only problem remains the receiving corps, where DeAndre Hopkins should bring improvement. 3. Buffalo Bills - Josh Allen after his first MVP season and an impressive offensive line give Buffalo a real chance for breakthrough. High expectations are justified. 4. Kansas City Chiefs - Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid create a combination that cannot be underestimated. Every year they manage to surprise critics and reach at least the AFC Championship. ...

21-24 August 2025, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta The pinnacle of the PGA Tour season brings revolutionary change. Tour Championship 2025 abandons the controversial "starting strokes" format and all 30 best players of the season begin on equal footing with a record purse of $40 million. Format revolution After six years, the starting strokes system that gave players advantages based on FedEx Cup standings is ending. All participants now start at par and the winner is determined by the lowest total score after four rounds. This change gives all qualified golfers a fair chance. The winner will receive a record $10 million, with earnings counting as official prize money for the first time since 2018. They also earn a five-year PGA Tour exemption and the prestigious Calamity Jane trophy. Scheffler as clear favorite World number one Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament as defending champion with an impressive 2025 season. Five victories including two majors and a triumph a...

2025 Season, National Women's Soccer League The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in 2025 brings the most thrilling season in history. All 14 clubs are battling for eight precious playoff spots, while defending champions Orlando Pride face strong competition including Washington Spirit. Championship title battle Orlando Pride are trying to defend their double success after winning both the NWSL Shield and Championship last season. Coach Seb Hines is building an offense-focused team, despite falling to Washington Spirit in the preseason Challenge Cup. Main challengers include Washington Spirit as preseason tournament winners, Chicago Red Stars with new signings, and Racing Louisville as the season's dark horse. Dramatic Golden Boot race The battle for the top scorer crown is in full swing between Temwa Chawinga and Esther González, both with 10 goals. Assists will serve as the tie-breaker, with at least one of them expected to score in the upcoming weekend. Story ...

14-17 August 2025, Caves Valley Golf Club, Maryland The penultimate stop of the FedEx Cup playoffs returns to the iconic course after four years. The BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland promises thrilling entertainment, where advancement to the final Tour Championship will be decided. Monumental course with new challenges Caves Valley has transformed significantly since the last BMW Championship in 2021. The course designed by Tom Fazio has been extended to an impressive 7,601 yards - the longest on the PGA Tour since 2015. Surprisingly, the par has also been reduced from 72 to 70, which experts believe will lead to another birdie festival despite the increased length. Patrick Cantlay triumphed here in 2021 with an incredible score of 27 under par. Although such numbers won't be repeated this year, the course will still offer plenty of scoring opportunities. No-compromise format Only the top 50 players from the FedEx Cup standings will compete. Withou...

  The final stop of the PGA Tour regular season is approaching! From July 31 to August 3, historic Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro will host the drama that will decide the fate of dozens of professional golfers. Wyndham Championship 2025 isn't just another tournament – it's the last chance to qualify for the prestigious FedExCup playoffs. WHY IS THIS TOURNAMENT SO IMPORTANT? The Wyndham Championship represents the decisive moment of the season. Only the top 70 players on the FedExCup standings will advance to the playoffs, while 50 of them will secure participation in the most lucrative tournaments of 2026 with a $20 million purse. For many golfers, this is the last opportunity to extend their season and secure their financial future. The tournament has a rich history dating back to 1938, when it was founded as the Greater Greensboro Open. Today, it's the oldest professional golf tournament in North Carolina and the seventh oldest on the entire PGA Tour. TOP FAVO...

  INDIANAPOLIS — Few would have predicted before the season that the Indiana Pacers would be just two wins away from their first NBA title. Yet this team, built without megastars and with one of the league's lowest payrolls, stands on the brink of historic success. In Wednesday's Game 3 of the Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Pacers showed exactly what they're known for: relentless energy, team spirit, and the ability to come alive in the most critical moments. Their 116-107 victory gave them a 2-1 series lead and brought them closer to the coveted championship. A Star with an Awkward Shot and a Big Heart Tyrese Haliburton may not have the most perfect shooting form in the NBA, but his determination and ability to decide games in clutch moments are undeniable. Critics can say what they want - the young point guard is approaching triple-double performances and leading his team where Indiana hasn't been for a quarter-century. "I don't care abou...

  With the Stanley Cup on the line, the NHL's championship series is set to get underway. We're breaking down the matchup and revealing our projection model's pick. It was so good, why not do it again? For the first time since the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins split a pair of titles in 2008 and 2009, there will be a rematch in the Stanley Cup Final when it gets underway Wednesday in Edmonton. And here's to hoping it's as thrilling as the first meeting when the Florida Panthers took a 3-0 series lead before the Oilers came storming back to take the next three and force a Game 7. But the Panthers avoided becoming the second team in NHL history – and the first since the 1942 Detroit Red Wings – to drop four straight after taking a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Now here we are again. Road to the Final The Panthers, who claimed the Eastern Conference title with a five-game series win over the Carolina Hurricanes, make their third straight Final ap...

  May 30, 2025 IPL Eliminator Mullanpur, Punjab This match is the definition of "all or nothing"! Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 Eliminator - one of the most important matches of the season. Gujarat fell from second place to third after two heavy defeats, Mumbai returned to form after a catastrophic start to the season. Hardik Pandya returns to Mullanpur, where he previously played for Gujarat. Five Mumbai titles against ambitious Gujarat. This will be cricket drama at the highest level. Gujarat Titans are going through hot moments. They held places in the top two throughout the season, then came two devastating defeats - 83 runs from Chennai Super Kings and 33 runs from Lucknow Super Giants. These losses dropped them to third place and now they must go through the Eliminator. One bad game and their season ends right here in Mullanpur. Their attacking line of Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler was devastating throughout the season - each ...

  May 29, 2025   IPL Qualifier 1 Mullanpur, Punjab We have the most important IPL 2025 match ahead of us! After dramatic interruption due to the Indo-Pakistani crisis, the tournament returns with Qualifier 1 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. PBKS haven't been in the top 2 since 2014, RCB haven't reached this stage since 2016. Both teams have changed their approach, both want their first title in history. This will be cricket theater of the highest quality. Punjab Kings under Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer are experiencing a renaissance. Shreyas came from Kolkata Knight Riders as defending champion for a record ₹26.75 crore and showed why he's one of the best captains in IPL. Ponting finally found a team that responds to his vision of fearless cricket. PBKS dominated the regular season this year thanks to their bold style of play and support for unknown stars. Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen (now missing due to World Championship final), and Harpreet Br...

  April 19, 2025 Hold your breath – the most-watched hockey event of the year is finally here! The 2025 NHL playoffs kick off on Saturday, offering fans worldwide two months of intense battles, unexpected twists, and hockey magic at the highest level. From the opening face-off to the final siren – every game, every shift, and every goal counts. "The regular season and playoffs are two completely different worlds," says Connor Bedard, the star forward of the defending champions Florida Panthers. "In the playoffs, you must be prepared for absolute self-sacrifice. Every blocked shot, every board battle, every second on the ice decides whether you advance or your season ends." The Panthers enter the elimination rounds as the defending champions. The Florida team, led by captain Aleksander Barkov and last year's first overall draft pick Connor Bedard, will want to prove that last year's triumph was no fluke. Their journey to the Stanley Cup in 2024 wrote one ...

  April 17, 2025 The Czech Extraliga will finally crown a new champion. After six years of Třinec's dominance, two hockey powerhouses with rich histories – Pardubice and Kometa Brno – will compete for the Masaryk Cup. The final series starts tonight in eastern Bohemia, with fans across the country anticipating a dramatic spectacle full of emotions, twists, and hockey artistry. "It's a huge challenge for us, but also a chance to write a new chapter in club history," says Pardubice captain Roman Červenka before the start of the series. With 13 points (5 goals, 8 assists), he leads the productivity charts for the entire playoffs. The experienced national team forward drives Pardubice's offensive machine, which has been steamrolling its opponents throughout the knockout stages. Dynamo enters the finals as a slight favorite thanks to impressive statistics. Coach Marek Zadina's players have scored 32 goals in the playoffs with an incredible average of 3.56 goals...