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The Fringe / 13 days ago
2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot: The Fringe’s Brad Packman & Emile Miller Release Their Official Picks
Every week our Fringe boys Brad Packman and Emile Miller take us on a ride through the sports world with pieces that somehow manage to be funny, sharp, and surprisingly...
The Fringe / 20 days ago
Seven: From Mickey Mantle’s Jersey to Seinfeld to America’s Baby Name Lists
There is something about this time of year that just feels made for watching TV. Maybe it is the weather, the cold, the holiday spirit, or the fact that my college finals are...
The Fringe / 28 days ago
When CFL Teams Stole NFL Stars: The Wild Era of Football’s Great Talent War
As much as the NFL would like you to believe otherwise, the premier American football league is not the only place where this sport exists. Football is played all over the world,...
The Fringe / 34 days ago
A Son’s Revenge: Paul Bryant Jr’s Fight Against UAB
Feuds are not uncommon in sports. Look through the history of any sport and you will find plenty of deep rooted, personal, and sometimes downright hostile clashes between all...
The Fringe / 41 days ago
The Story of Dieter Brock, Jim Everett, and the Rams’ Quarterback Twist of Fate
The road to NFL stardom is rarely straight. Some players rise quickly, while others take the long way around. These days, it’s common for prospects to spend extra years in...
The Fringe / 47 days ago
Inside the Bizarre 1992 NFL Rookie of the Year Race
In the modern NFL, it has become normal for rookies to step in and immediately perform at an elite level. Just last year, Jayden Daniels looked like a top-ten quarterback, Brock...
The Fringe / 54 days ago
The Three Most Surprising Coaching Moves In Modern College Sports: Part 2 (The Decisions & The Aftermath)
Last week, we explored the winding paths that led Gene Bartow, Gary Andersen, and Jeff Jagodzinski to their respective crossroads. Each coach had built a strong reputation in his...
The Fringe / 61 days ago
The Three Most Surprising Coaching Moves in Modern College Sports: Part 1 (The Rise)
The coaching carousel in college sports has become front-page news every fall. With the introduction of NIL, coaches now manage multimillion dollar rosters instead of only...
The Fringe / 68 days ago
From Glory to Heartbreak: The World Cup Failures That Became Legend
Every four years, the World Cup transforms the game of football from sport into theater. The games become ruled by emotion and passion. The teams turn into vessels for national...
The Fringe / 75 days ago
From Zamboni Driver to NHL Hero: The Story of David Ayers and the EBUG Rule
It was February 22, 2020, and Scotiabank Arena was buzzing with excitement. The hometown Maple Leafs were set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes. In the crowd sat a...
The Fringe / 82 days ago
Calvin Hill: The Real-Life MadLib of Football Greatness
We all filled out MadLibs as kids. They were the perfect time-killer on long, hot family car rides or when you were stuck at home with nothing else to do. The concept was simple:...
The Fringe / 89 days ago
What the USFL Can Teach College Football About NIL
A Warning From South Boston In Good Will Hunting, Ben Affleck’s character delivers a tough message to Matt Damon: if he does not seize his opportunities, he will be stuck in the...
The Fringe / 96 days ago
The NFL’s Unluckiest Quarterback: The Strange Saga of Steve Walsh
Uncover the intriguing NFL legacy of Steve Walsh, a quarterback whose unique journey and contributions redefine the game. Join us to learn more!
The Fringe / 103 days ago
The Washington Generals: Sports Biggest Loser
Uncover the story of the Washington Generals, sports' ultimate underdogs. Learn about their role in basketball history and the heart behind their journey.
The Fringe / 109 days ago
The Robinson Cano Trade: Disaster, Irony, and Trumpets
Sometimes a funny thing happens in sports. A trade or free agent signing can end up altering a team’s future in ways no one expected. Often, the player written off as a throw-in...
The Fringe / 118 days ago
Matt Leinart: College Football’s Greatest Player of All-Time
Explore Matt Leinart's legacy as the greatest college football player. Discover his unforgettable achievements and impact on USC football history today!
The Fringe / 124 days ago
Raef LaFrentz: What it means to be ahead of one's time
Explore Raef LaFrentz's impact on NBA history. Delve into how this innovative stretch big transformed the game and left a lasting legacy at Kansas.
The Fringe / 132 days ago
Gary Barnidge Was More Than a Guy, He Was Our Favorite Weird Player
On paper, Gary Barnidge looked ordinary. He had an eight year NFL career, a perfectly respectable run, but nothing in his stats screamed star. His college career at Louisville...
The Fringe / 139 days ago
The Most Bizarre Draft Pick in NFL History
Uncover the story behind the most bizarre NFL Draft pick ever. Learn about the infamous Lee Grosscup and the New York Giants' biggest draft bust.
The Fringe / 143 days ago
Remember When Sports Video Games Were Actually Fun?
Unearth the nostalgia of classic sports video games. Explore the decline of Madden and NBA 2K, while celebrating timeless favorites that shaped gaming history.
The Fringe / 154 days ago
Predicting the NBA 100: Who Makes the Next Anniversary Team?
In 2021, the NBA released its 75th Anniversary Team to honor the greatest players in league history. The list included 75 legends spanning decades, from George Mikan to Giannis...
The Fringe / 160 days ago
The Mandela Effect in Sports: Four Misconceptions Many of Us Believe
The modern sports world is overflowing with data. We have advanced metrics, split stats, historical comparisons, and real-time analysis at our fingertips. And yet, despite all...
The Fringe / 167 days ago
The Most Important Man in College Sports And How He Revolutionized Recruiting
Over the past decade, the July 4th and post–July 4th stretch has become one of the most important recruiting periods in college football. It now rivals signing day and early...
The Fringe / 174 days ago
Joe Theismann Was Football’s Odysseus
“Muse, tell me how he wandered and was lost when he had wrecked the holy town of Troy, and where he went, and who he met.” — Homer, The Odyssey “My name is Noman. My family and...
The Fringe / 189 days ago
Bill Bradley: A Story of Basketball, Oxford, and the Power of Saying No
A Room Full of Futures and One Unusual Truth On a warm and windy spring day in May of 1971, more than a hundred of Missouri’s top high school athletes gathered in a conference...
The Fringe / 196 days ago
For 16 Months, Terrell Davis Was the Best Football Player on Earth
In 1997, Terrell Davis was playing the best football of his life. A product of Long Beach State and the University of Georgia, Davis was in his third NFL season and delivering the...
The Fringe / 203 days ago
The All Time Out of Position Team
At The Fringe, we love exploring the odd and overlooked corners of sports history. The moments that do not make highlight reels but live on through trivia questions, Reddit...
The Fringe / 210 days ago
The Best Pitcher You Forgot to Remember
The Fringe is where forgotten legends, overlooked performances, and unexplainable moments live. It’s the corner of the sports world where the spotlight rarely reaches, but the...
The Fringe / 218 days ago
the nfl's most misunderstood weapon
This is the first article in our new series called The Fringe. The Fringe is where forgotten legends, overlooked performances, and unexplainable moments live. It’s the corner of...