These Are The Only Countries With Official National Sports
Plenty of countries seem to have a favorite sport, but only a handful have an official sport. These are the only countries with official national sports.
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These Are The Most Common Injuries For NFL Players
Football requires physicality such as blocking, tackling, and rushing opponents, making NFL players subject to some very common injuries.
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Tragedies That Changed The NFL Forever
Tragedies happen in sports, but when they can prompt positive change in safety, rules, and heath, they aren't in vain. Here are some that changed the NFL.
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How The Pittsburgh Pirates Helped Cement Sister Sledge Into Sports History
The Pittsburgh Pirates helped cement the Sister Sledge musical group into sports history. Here's how the team helped the group's rise.
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The Most Bizarre Disqualifications In Sports History
From overeager runners to laughable MMA fighters, these are the most bizarre disqualifications in sports history.
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Athletes We Lost In 2020
In 2020, as in every other year, the world lost individuals who left an indelible mark on their sport. Here are the athletes we lost in 2020.
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Olympics: The Brief History Of Art Competitions At The Games
In the first half of the 20th century, the Olympics weren't just dedicated to athletic excellence -- Olympic art competitions celebrated artists, too.
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The Biggest Fines In Sports History
If pro athletes mess up, they often get fined. Big fines hit big athletes in their wallets. Here are some of the biggest fines ever levied in sports history.
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Injuries That Doomed Championship-Caliber Teams
The sports world is cruel. This is especially true for teams that saw their title hopes dashed due to injuries. Here are teams that were doomed by injuries.
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MMA Fighters Who've Fought Each Other In Real Life
Mixed martial arts is a violent sport. Obviously people are going to get hurt. But at the end of the day, it's a contest of skill between professional fighters.
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How Rollerskating Sparked A Sexual Revolution
Rollerskating became popular during the strict and prudish Victorian Era and offered young people freedom. Here's how rollerskating sparked a sexual revolution.
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The Truth Behind These Classic Sports Bloopers
Wacky sports bloopers are a beloved American pastime. But oftentimes, the true stories behind these classic hijinks are just as interesting.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Scary Experience That Made Him Feel Like He Was 'Stepping Into A War Movie'
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the NBA's all-time great basketball players, was shaped by his scary experience during the 1960s Harlem protests.
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Only One Man Is Honored In Both The Pro Baseball And Pro Football Hall Of Fame
The NFL and MLB are two different institutions, but sometimes, their worlds collide. Only once, though, has someone been enshrined in both the NFL and MLB HOF.
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The Myth Of Wally Pipp And His Replacement Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig famously rose to prominence after the previous first baseman, Wally Pipp, sat out due to a headache. But that's not the whole story.
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The Lone Game Derek Jeter Played Against The New York Yankees
The lone game Derek Jeter played against the New York Yankees happened in the 2009 during the World Baseball Classic.
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Chicago Cubs Legend Fergie Jenkins Got In One Last Jab On His Longtime Rival
Major League pitcher Fergie Jenkins had issues develop over his years on the pitching mound with one umpire in particular.
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UFC Star Dana White's Private Relationship With His Wife Anne
Say what you want about UFC President Dana White, there's no denying that he has an extremely interesting professional life. Here is more about his wife, Anne.
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People Who Completely Butchered "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"
"Take Me Out to The Ballgame" is a unique part of America's favorite pastime. However, not every rendition is perfect. These are the worst renditions.
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Inside The Ugliest Brawl In Major League Baseball History
Baseball isn't known for its knock-down, drag-out fights, but that didn't stop a heated rivalry from erupting into the ugliest brawl in sports history in 1965.
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Robbie Knievel Completed The One Stunt Evel Was Not Permitted To Do
Though Robbie Knievel's star was extinguished early, he did manage to perform one stunt that had eluded his father for his entire career. Here's what it was.
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Who Is Cooper Manning, The Forgotten Manning Brother?
Eli, Peyton, and Archie weren't the only Mannings to make a splash on the football field. Another Manning also played football - Cooper Manning.
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Athletes Who've Suffered Cardiac Arrest While Competing
Damar Hamlin is far from the only athlete to suffer cardiac arrest during a sporting event. Here are other athletes whose hearts have stopped while competing.
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The Tragic 1925 Death Of Baseball Legend Christy Mathewson
The narrative of the gas exposure leading to Christy Mathewson's death has been called into question, and the two events may be nothing more than a coincidence.
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Brittney Griner: Her Life, Career, And Time In A Russian Prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner may be most known for her current imprisonment in a Russian jail. But the basketball legend has more to her story.
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Willie Mays And Roberto Clemente Were Teammates On A Legendary Puerto Rican Baseball Team
Willie May and Roberto Clemente are two of baseball's all-time great legends, and they were once teammates on a famous Puerto Rican baseball team.
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The History Of The Heraean Games, Womens' Ancient Olympics
Our modern society was built upon the accomplishments and advancements of the civilizations that came before us. The Olympics are no different.
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