Times Athletes Protested In Very Public Ways
The sheer number of eyeballs drawn to sporting events around the world makes them perhaps the most ideal places for public displays of activism.
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What Happened To The NFL's First Active Gay Player, Michael Sam?
Michael Sam is a celebrated former football player who was the first active gay player in the NFL. Here is more about Michael Sam and where he is today.
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The First World Cup Match Between The US And Iran Was Marked By Political Tension
The first World Cup match between the U.S. and Iran in 1998 was full of tension due to the strained relations between the two nations politically.
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Qatar Says Hundreds Of World Cup Workers Have Died, But Other Countries Say It's Much Worse
The construction business can be a dangerous line of work, with tools, equipment, and even the working conditions themselves making workers' lives risky.
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Why The Celtics' Bill Russell Almost Had A Conflict With Nelson Mandela
Basketball legend Bill Russell almost had a conflict with Nelson Mandela the first time the two met, but it was thankfully avoided. Here's what happened.
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Experts Have Disturbing Predictions For The Iran World Cup Team
Unfortunately for the men who make up the Iranian team, some say they can expect not a hero's welcome when they return, but imprisonment and torture.
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Athletes We Lost In 2022
The year of 2022 was a particularly noteworthy one in the wide world of sports, in terms of both highs and lows. These are some athletes we lost in 2022.
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What Aaron Hernandez's Former Teammates Said About Him
Aaron Hernandez was an NFL player and convicted murderer who was suffering from CTE. So, did his teammates see anything amiss? What did they have to say?
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Why Iran Wants The US Banned From The World Cup
Politics are supposed to stay out of World Cup events, but Iran wants the U.S. banned from the World Cup for making a political statment. Here's why.
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The Eagles Almost Moved To Phoenix In 1984 On A Handshake
Eagles fans are notorious for their passion, sometimes pushing the boundaries a bit too far. And the team almost moved to Phoenix in 1984 on a handshake.
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Who Is The Mentalist Wowing NFL Teams All Over The Country?
Magic tricks -- illusions, if you'd rather -- can range from pulling a rabbit from a hat to presentations designed for a stadium -- or for the players.
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The Longest Suspensions In Sports History
Some athletes have been handed suspensions so long that it took a huge chunk out of their career. Here are the longest suspensions in sports history.
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The 6-Year-Old Who Shattered Limbo Records After Roller Skating Underneath 39 Cars
A 6-year-old Indian boy shattered a limbo record bar roller skating underneath 39 cars. Here's what happened, and how the sport took shape.
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Why NFL Legend Deion Sanders Was Forced To Have Two Toes Amputated
Deion Sanders was a special athlete back in his prime playing years, but recently he had a health scare and had two toes amputated.
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The Most Fired Coaches In Football History
There are not a heck of a lot of coaches with a losing streak of getting fired ... but they're out there, and their stories are pretty wild.
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Cheating Scandals That Rocked The Sports World
There have been so many scandals over the last century that it's really impossible to count. Here are a few top cheating scandals that rocked the sports world.
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Why The NFL Sends 6 Footballs Directly From The Manufacturer To The Referees Before Each Game
Professional sports of every flavor and variety will include fairly extensive, quite detailed, rules and regulations regarding every aspect of the competition.
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The Myth Surrounding The 1862 Death Of Baseball's First Superstar, Jim Creighton
Jim Creighton is considered baseball's first real superstar, though he died prematurely. This is the biggest myth surrounding Creighton's 1862 death.
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The Biggest Doping And Abuse Scandals To Hit The Sports World
From Lance Armstrong's doping scandal to Larry Nassar's sex abuse case, the sports world has had its share of infamous moments. Here are some of the biggest.
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Famous Athletes Who Played Through Serious Injuries
While most athletes play with some sort of injury, there are some performances that are defining, such as these 12, who pushed through their pain to compete.
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The Portugal Museum Dedicated Entirely To Soccer Legend Cristiano Ronaldo
Without a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most famous and beloved soccer players alive today. He also has a Portugal museum dedicated to him.
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The Similarities Between Alex Smith And Joe Theismann's Gruesome Injuries Are Like A Twilight Zone Episode
The devastating injuries to Washington quarterbacks Alex Smith and Joe Theismann share a plethora of eerie and unsettling similarities.
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Figuring Out The NFL's Oldest Franchises Is As Clear As The Definition Of A Catch
Football is, by far, one of the biggest, if not the biggest, professional sports in the United States. So what are its oldest franchise? Let's take a look.
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Why Pittsburgh's Teams All Sport The Same Black And Gold Color Scheme
What do the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have in common (aside from the city they represent)?
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Michael Jordan's Revenge Quest Against Chicago Bulls' Reggie Theus
Michael Jordan is known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but when he was just a rookie, his skills were doubted by another player.
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A Single Thanksgiving Game Allowed Randy Moss To Get Revenge And Become A NFL Legend
One of the key parts of Thanksgiving is sitting down to take in a football game. Here is the time Randy Moss got revenge while becoming an NFL legend.
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The Two Times The Kentucky Derby Was Postponed And Replaced By Turtle Races
The Kentucky Derby was twice postponed and replaced by an unlikely event: turtle races. Here's the story of "the slowest two minutes in sports."
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