Lionel Messi has long been considered the greatest soccer player ever, but he's so much more than that. He's the best male athlete, in any sport, in history.

Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi and more. The numbers behind this year's ESPYS Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees.

Who is the greatest all-time athlete from the state of Iowa? As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time ...

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time. Alongside that national recognition, the USA TODAY Network ...

The landscape of Hawaii — beaches, mountains and sunsets — is unmatched. The landscape of local high school sports isn’t far behind. Several former star Hawaiian athletes have gone pro, whether by ...

Alaska has one of the most diverse high school sports programs in the United States. From baseball and basketball to skiing and running, the state’s rich, expansive sphere has produced many names that ...

From Arthur Ashe to Moses Malone, USA TODAY Sports is searching for the best Virginia high school athletes of all time. Vote for the GOAT today.

UNC has had so many greats in their respective sports, but can one make a case that Julius Peppers is the best all-around athlete ever at Carolina? We discuss in this edition of the Daily Drop. UNC ...

Soccer isn't supposed to be easy to understand. Data companies collect millions of data points, and that's only for what's happening with the ball. Tracking information, a newer technology in the ...