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Fastest Century in Cricket (Every Format)
AB de Villiers holds the fastest ODI century at 31 balls. The fastest hundreds in T20, ODI and Test cricket explained, with the record-holders for each format.
Highest Score in ODI Cricket (Individual and Team)
Rohit Sharma holds the highest individual ODI score with 264. England's 498/4 is the record team total. Full lists of both, explained.
Most Centuries in International Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar has the most international centuries with 100, across Tests and ODIs. The all-time century-makers ranked, with Virat Kohli closing in.
Most IPL Runs of All Time
Virat Kohli has the most IPL runs of all time, past 8,000 and still climbing. Full leaderboard of the top run-scorers and his record 973-run season explained.
Most Runs in International Cricket (All Formats)
Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs in international cricket with 34,357 across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. The all-time aggregate run-scorers ranked.
Most Sixes in International Cricket (All-Time List)
Rohit Sharma holds the record for most sixes in international cricket, passing Chris Gayle's 553 in 2023. Full all-time list across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
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The Best MLB Ballparks, Ranked by Atmosphere & History
The best MLB ballparks blend history, views and atmosphere — from Fenway Park and Wrigley Field to PNC Park and Oracle Park. A guide to baseball's greatest stadiums.
The Best Pitchers in MLB Right Now
The best pitchers in MLB right now include reigning Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal and Chris Sale, plus aces like Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler. What defines an elite MLB ace.
The Largest MLB Stadiums by Seating Capacity
The largest MLB stadium is Dodger Stadium, holding about 56,000 fans, followed by Coors Field, Yankee Stadium and Chase Field. The biggest ballparks by capacity, ranked.
The Oldest MLB Stadiums Still in Use
The oldest MLB stadiums still in use are Fenway Park (1912) and Wrigley Field (1914), followed by Dodger Stadium (1962) and Angel Stadium (1966). The full list, explained.
Best Baseball Gloves: How to Choose the Right One
The best baseball glove depends on your position and age. See how to pick by size, position, leather and budget — from premium infield gloves to youth and value picks.
Dropped Third Strike Rule in Baseball, Explained
On an uncaught third strike, the batter can try to reach first base if it's unoccupied or there are two outs — the strikeout doesn't automatically end the at-bat.
How Do the MLB Playoffs Work? (12-Team Format)
The MLB playoffs are a 12-team bracket: six per league — three division winners and three wild cards — through the Wild Card Series, Division Series, LCS and World Series.
How Does the MLB Wild Card Work?
MLB's wild card gives each league three playoff berths to the best non-division winners. The lower seeds meet in a best-of-three Wild Card Series.
How to Break In a Baseball Glove: The Right Way
Break in a baseball glove by playing catch daily, applying a thin coat of glove conditioner, working the pocket by hand, and shaping it with a ball tied inside overnight.