SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 11:  A fan holds an American flag during the singing of the National Anthem before the San Francisco 49ers' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park on September 11, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Veteran's Day Tribute to Players Who Passed

By Cedric Hopkins (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lists/Rankings

ROME - AUGUST 02:  Michael Phelps of the United States receives the gold medal during the medal ceremony for the Men's 4x 100m Medley Relay Final during the 13th FINA World Championships at the Stadio del Nuoto on August 2, 2009 in Rome, Italy.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Five Most Memorable American Sports Stories of the Decade

by Greg Riot

Everybody loves lists, but sometimes all a list does is start a debate. That’s not a bad thing—debating—but it’s not always a good thing either. Therefore, I’m not numbering my list of the most memorable sports stories of the decade...