Kobe Bryant's Symbolic Meaning Behind Changing His Jersey Number From 8 To 24
Here's why Kobe Bryant chose to switch from No. 8 to No. 24 at the midpoint of his legendary NBA career.
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The True Story Behind Golf Great Jack Nicklaus' Nickname
Sportswriters are justifiably famous for inventing their own language as they go, whether nicknaming a sport, a play, a team, or an outstanding athlete.
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The Horrific Crime Scenes Of WWE Star Chris Benoit And His Family
It sent shockwaves through the wrestling community and beyond when WWE star Chris Benoit killed himself and his family, and the crime scenes were horrific.
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Why Some Football Fans Believe Gisele Bundchen Has Cursed Tom Brady
Seven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly undergoing a rough time on and off the field. Why?
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The Nickname 'Phillies' Applies To More Than Just The Baseball Team
Active since 1883, the Phillies, in fact, are sometimes referred to as the "oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise." Here's what their nickname means.
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Bryce Harper Was This Close To Being On The Houston Astros
As legions of baseball fans awaited the results of the World Series, some were surprised to learn that Bryce Harper was almost traded to the Astros.
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What Led Shaquille O'Neal To Develop A Relationship With His Biological Father
Family is complicated, and few people know this better than basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal through his relationship with his biological father.
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Here's Why The World Series Only Takes Place At Night
There was a time when baseball championships were decided in broad daylight, but as any fan knows, today's World Series games are nighttime affairs.
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The World's Biggest Sports Gambler Could Win $75 Million On The 2022 World Series
In recent months, Jim McIngvale has placed various bets in favor of the Houston Astros at the World Series. If they win, he will receive a whopping $75 million.
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How A Grisly Injury From A Rogue Pitch Cost A Houston Astros Player His All-Star Career
There's at least a slight element of danger to be found in most competitive sports, whether football or swimming or even in America's pastime, baseball.
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Big Controversies That Rocked Adidas
Adidas has been embroiled in numerous controversies over the decades, from its founder's ties to the Nazi party to its high-profile split with Kanye West.
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The Extreme Australian Sport That Involves Bungee Jumping Right To The Mouths Of Crocodiles
Bungee jumping is a notoriously high-adrenaline sport, but in Australia there's an even more extreme variation where you jump into the mouth of a crocodile.
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Why The 2022 World Series Is Very Personal For Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker
The 2022 World Series between the Astros and the Phillies is personal for Astros manager Dusty Baker, who once wanted to be the Phillies' manager.
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Bryce Harper Played A Completely Different Position Before Becoming An All-Star Outfielder
Some athletes made a name for themselves for their versatility, either across sports or within their athletic specialty. Count Bryce Harper among the latter.
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Tom Brady's Comments About Aaron Hernandez To Tim Tebow Ring Eerie In Hindsight
Tom Brady's comments about Aaron Hernandez to Tim Tebow ring eerie in hindsight, after Hernandez's downward spiral into tragedy.
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How The 1983 Philadelphia Phillies Got Their Nickname The 'Wheeze Kids'
The Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL pennant eight times, including in 1983, by a team known as the "Wheeze Kids," whom many would consider underrated.
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Here's Why The Houston Astros Had To Change Their Name In 1965
The Houston Astros were once called the Houston Colt .45s.
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Why Lakers Legend Jerry West's Silhouette Is Featured On The NBA Logo
Many of the iconic symbols, logos, and other identifying regalia that we associate with various institutions are based on real people. The NBA logo is one.
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Adidas Is Nearly 100 Years Old. Here's Who Founded It
Some businesses come and go in a flash. Others have the benefit of just one, ultimately magnificent, insight which powers their success for decades.
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Mickey Mantle And Roger Maris' Friendship Was Overshadowed By A Media-Created Rivalry
The world of sports is a world of competition, whether an athlete strives for a new personal best or a team vies against another for the championship.
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Professional Female Basketball Players Who Died Before Turning 50
Women's basketball has athletes whose legacies will outlast their brief time on Earth, especially those who died too young. Here are some who died before 50.
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How Germany Made A Competitive Sport Out Of 'Extreme Sitting'
"Extreme sitting" is a sport that was first created by Stephan and Michael Landschütz, who are also the co-owners of the company SALZIGdesign.
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All Players Who Came Close To Beating Roger Maris' Home Run Record Before Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old home run record in October 2022. Here are all the players who came close to beating Maris' record.
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There Is More To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Goggles Than Meets The Eye
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a brilliant pro basketball career, with athletic accomplishments that continue to boggle the mind, many performed while wearing goggles.
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How Are Football Goal Posts Designed To Withstand Surging Fans?
Tearing down goal posts may seem like a strange way to celebrate an important victory, but the intersection between emotions and sports is a strange thing.
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The World's Most Famous Visually Impaired Athletes
As parasports become more popular, not only are disabilities normalized, but the feats of some of the world's greatest athletes get well-deserved attention.
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Redeem Team Moments That Make Us Miss Kobe Bryant Even More
No documentary can fully tell the story it seeks to explain, yet can still stir up memories of the individuals whose saga unfolds for the viewers.
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