NHRA

With the Seattle Mariners re-signing James "Big Maple" Paxton, it got me thinking of other sports stars that carry a nickname that includes the moniker "Big". Here are some of my favorites with a surprising disproportionate amount of them having played for Seattle sports franchises.

The NHRA returned to action last weekend in Indianapolis, in front of fans, on network television and amid hopes of a quick financial rebound following a 138-day season suspension.

Top Fuel driver Larry Dixon is lucky to be alive after his dragster went out of control, flew airborne, and crashed near the finish line last Saturday night. He was attempting to qualify at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida...