How The Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Took A Decidedly Dark Turn
There are lots of niche sports out there, for individuals and teams alike, but even competitive eating has its challenges when protesters take the stage.
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Which Battle Of The Bulge Soldiers Were Also Famous Sports Figures?
There are those uncountable numbers of individuals who take part in a war and never fully recover. Some, however, not only survive, but excel afteward.
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The NBA Player Who Was Fined $50,000 For Untying His Opponents' Shoes
Anybody who follows or participates in sports at any level is familiar with trash talking -- verbally messing with your opponent's confidence. But their shoes?
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New York Knicks Legend John Starks' Career Was Actually Saved By A Knee Injury
Former New York Knicks guard John Starks might not have had the long career that he did if not for a knee injury he sustained in his early NBA years.
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The Three Olympic Games That Have Been Held In Countries That No Longer Exist
The Olympics famously relocate from nation to nation for each edition of the games. Sometimes games are eliminated, but what about host nations?
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The Fine Arts Were An Olympic Competition For Decades Before They Were Banned
The Olympics have featured a wide variety of events throughout the years, and for decades, fine arts were among them as a distinct competition.
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Athletes Who Went Missing And Were Never Found
Despite extensive searches, there are several athletes who disappeared and are still missing today. Hopefully, someone out there has answers.
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The Story Behind The Colorado Avalanche And Detroit Red Wings' Fierce Rivalry
Hockey, perhaps more than any other sport, falls (or rises, depending on your viewpoint) into actual fights, one player or even team against another.
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Reggie Jackson Had More Brushes With Death Than You Realize
Reggie Jackson, known as "Mr. October," is one of the Yankees' greatest baseball legends, and he also had more brushes with death than you realize.
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What Was Lou Gehrig's Life Like After Being Diagnosed With ALS
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees famously succumbed to ALS, ending his storied playing career. Here's what Gehrig's life was like after being diagnosed.
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Why Are Diego Maradona's Health Care Providers Being Charged With Homicide?
Some 20 months after Diego Maradona died of a heart attack, eight health care providers involved with his care at the time have been charged with homicide.
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The Story Behind Michael Jordan's Stolen NBA Jersey
Show business is full of superstition. So, too, is the world of sports. And some very well-respected players are very superstitious indeed -- like Mike.
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Pillow Fighting Is A Way More Serious Sport Than You Realized
Games. A little friendly competition, utilizing brain or brawn (or both) with one declared victor at the end. Boxing. Wrestling Pillow fights.
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Here's Who The Stanley Cup Is Really Named After
Hockey has become a sport that transcends nationalities, gathering fans from around the globe, with teams vying for possession of the Stanley Cup.
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Golf Was Once Banned In Scotland For One Big Reason
Many people will agree that life is not necessarily a constant drudgery -- there should be at least some moments of recreation, perhaps even including golf.
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Baseballs Fly Further In Warm Weather Than They Do In Cold Weather. Here's Why
The temperature has a huge impact on how far a baseball can fly, with balls going further in warmer weather, and falling from the sky sooner in colder weather.
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The Reason A Record-Holding Former Baseball Star Gave Up The Game And Now Works An Unexpected Day Job
Mark Wohlers once set an MLB record for the fastest pitch ever thrown, but he soon lost his stuff and was forced to retire from the game.
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What Was NFL Legend Tony Siragusa's Net Worth When He Died?
Tony "The Goose" Siragusa passed away at the age of 55. He was a beloved figure in football and leaves behind a great legacy, including one Super Bowl title.
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Why Were Rugby Balls Originally Made With Pig Bladders?
Have you ever wondered why rugby balls are called a "pigskin"? Would you believe us if we told you it's because they used to be made from pig bladders?
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Reds Star Joe Nuxhall Was Younger Than You Think When He Made His Pro Baseball Debut
You may be surprised to learn how young Cincinnati Reds star Joe Nuxhall was when he threw his first big-league pitches in 1944.
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The Biggest Brawls In Football History
The NFL has strict rules against players getting into brawls, but things get out of hand now and then. Here are the biggest brawls in football history.
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The Classic Playground Game That Was Actually Once Part Of The Summer Olympics
All manner of human athletic competition goes into the spectacle we call the Olympic Games -- who can forget curling? -- but some have fallen to the wayside.
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How A Gruesome Farm Accident Helped Mordecai Brown Become A Hall Of Fame Pitcher
It's always heartening when someone overcomes a significant physical challenge to become an outstanding example of accomplishment in their field.
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The Truth About Donald Trump's Tenure As A Football Owner In The USFL
No question -- professional American football is big business at every level. No wonder, then, that people thought they could prosper starting a new league.
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Who Was The First Athlete To Appear On A Wheaties Box?
Images of athletes frequently grace the boxes of Wheaties cereal these days, but the marketing of the product didn't actually start that way.
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How Are The FIFA World Cup Host Sites Selected?
Canadian, American, and Mexican soccer fans were thrilled when FIFA chose North America to host the 2026 World Cup. So how are host cities selected?
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The Truth About George Steinbrenner's Relationship With Billy Martin
It happens in all manner of human relationships -- on-again, off-again, together, reconciled, fragmented, never again -- until the next time, anyway.
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