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The Best Rock Songs Used In Super Bowl Ads, Ranked

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:07:00 +0000

Super Bowl commercials go big. Some even commission iconic rock songs to add nostalgia and the cool factor to their products. These are the best yet.

These Are The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit The Olympics

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:07:00 +0000

It seems like the sporting world can't get through an Olympic Games without some kind of shocking event - sometimes even a massive scandal.

Iconic Rock Stars That Performed At NFL Games And It Went Embarrassingly Wrong

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0000

When these iconic rock stars played at NFL games, particularly at the Super Bowl, their performances went embarrassingly wrong, but we couldn't look away.

How Bootleggers Fueled NASCAR

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Many of NASCAR's founders, early drivers, and groundbreaking mechanics honed their skills modifying cars and running moonshine during and after Prohibition.

Athletes Who Ruined Their Careers Gambling

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Many athletes have been caught in gambling scandals, whether by betting on their own teams or paying off players to create favorable betting conditions.

The Tragedy Of George Foreman Explained

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:36:14 +0000

George Foreman weathered poverty and tragedy to become a champion boxer, a minister, a father, and an entrepreneur. He died in 2025 at the age of 76.

Things That Came Out About Andre The Giant After He Died

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Andre The Giant was one of the most unique entertainers in living memory. After he died, several things came out about him that gave insight to his character.

Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks Chatter For The Wrong Reasons (Not Just Drake)

staff@grunge.com (Treva Bowdoin) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:14:39 +0000

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance left some fans feeling like he has taken his feud with Drake way too far, but it wasn't the only issue viewers had.

11 Most Disastrous Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ever

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:30:39 +0000

Millions tune in to watch the Super Bowl, and one of its highlights is the halftime show, where the pressure to impress has led to some disastrous performances.

The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Bob Uecker

staff@grunge.com (Karen Corday) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:25:06 +0000

Legendary sports announcer, former baseball player, and occasional actor "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker has died (via MLB). He was 90 years old.

The Hidden Truth Of Dennis Rodman

staff@grunge.com (Philip Trapp) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:30:27 +0000

Dennis Rodman rose to basketball stardom in the '80s and '90s, but has gained more notoriety than fame since. The hidden truth behind Rodman is strange indeed.

Baseball Slugger Pete Rose Dead At 83

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:27:45 +0000

MLB star Pete Rose died in October 2024 at age 83. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Montreal Expos, and, mostly notably, the Cincinnati Reds.

Do You Have To Roll Your Car Windows Down For Police During A Traffic Stop? It's Complicated

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:05:19 +0000

Tyreek Hill's viral arrest begged the question, do you have to roll your car windows down for police during a traffic stop? Here's what an attorney told us.

The Bizarre True Story Of The Heist After Muhammad Ali's Comeback Fight

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:00:40 +0000

Muhammad Ali's legendary comeback fight on October 26, 1970, was followed by a bizarre crime that lives in the history books. Here's what happened.

Tragic Details Found In Olympian Steve Prefontaine's Autopsy

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:00:22 +0000

Olympian Steve Prefontaine died in 1975 at just 24 after getting into a car accident. Here's what his autopsy revealed about his tragic death.

Olympic Athletes Who Look Nothing Like They Used To

staff@grunge.com (Mina Nakatani) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:45:15 +0000

We remember many Olympic athletes as they were at the peak of their success. But long after the Games, a few of those winners look nothing like they used to.

The 2024 Olympics Moments That Went Viral For All The Wrong Reasons

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:32:59 +0000

The 2024 Olympics have included great feats of athleticism but there have also been several moments that went viral for all the wrong reasons.

The Hidden Truth Of Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif

staff@grunge.com (Simon Barnes) — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:34:45 +0000

Imane Khelif came from rural Algeria to become a world-class contender in women's boxing. Her journey to Olympic stardom has been as tough as her punches.

Olympic Boxer Who Failed Prior Gender Eligibility Test Ends Fight In Seconds

staff@grunge.com (Grunge Staff) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:12:56 +0000

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a prior gender eligibility test, defeated her first opponent, Angela Carini, in seconds. Here's the story.

The Most Controversial Things From The 2024 Olympics So Far

staff@grunge.com (Grunge Staff) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:30:30 +0000

The 2024 Summer Olympics began in July in Paris, France, and like its past iterations, there's been no shortage of controversy so far. Here's the story.