Who’s the Best? Putting Talent to the Test

What do Peyton Manning, LeBron James, and Lionel Messi have in common?Second-place finishes. Manning’s Broncos were crushed 43-8 in the Super Bowl, the San Antonio Spurs handily defeated Lebron James and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, and Argentina, led by Messi, lost 1-0 to Germany in the World Cup Final.Each athlete is also arguably the best player on the planet at his sport. Manning won the NFL MVP award last year. James has won four of the past six MVP trophies given by the NBA. From 2...