The legendary NFL lineman and controversial Players Association director died this year at 63. Was he any good at either of his jobs?

Most college football fans want the computer-based BCS rankings replaced with a playoff system. But is the current BCS process any good?

The Cardinals' 37-year-old QB is experiencing yet another brilliant resurgence. Is he any good?

He's become one of the most popular and ubiquitous announcers in sports. But is he any good?

Hamilton is the first black driver to win a major racing championship, easily the second-most inspiring thing to happen this week.

Drew Brees is already being touted as this season’s MVP. But is he any good?

It's long been suspected that Ramirez was taking lots of drugs, but it's a slight shock that those drugs were performance-enhancing.

With a magnificent display of pitching, 290-pound iron man CC Sabathia single-handedly wrestled the Brewers into the playoffs. Is he any good?

Ruthless Raiders owner Al Davis is fascinating for the intensity with which he just doesn't give a damn.

Carlos Zambrao threw a no-hitter against the Astros, but does that mean he has no flaws?

Onion Sports looks at Dolphins starting QB Chad Pennington, a passer much faintly praised for his accuracy.

Nastia Liukin is a triple world champion and an Olympic gold medalist. But is she good at sports or just gymnastics?

Michael Phelps may be the best U.S. athlete at the Olympics. However, he may also still be a swimmer.

Greg Norman very nearly won the British Open, so is the aging Aussie very nearly a good golfer?

We size up the Golden Boy, who seems determined to retire for good after his next fight, if not during it.

The Splendid Splinter was the last player to hit .400 for a season. But was the greatest hitter of all time a good baseball player?

Sizing up Jones, the most recent man who might be the next man to hit .400.

As Giants great Michael Strahan retires, we look back on what did or didn't make him so great.

Is Pierce the most underrated or the least overrated shooting guard in the playoffs?

Sidney Crosby may be the best player in the NHL. But is he any good?