Outrageous Court Cases That Rocked The Sports World
Many sporting trials have captivated the attention of the public from beginning to end. Here are some outrageous court cases that rocked the sports world.
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How Football Tickets Were Used To Capture 101 Wanted Criminals
In 1985, law enforcement officials used the promise of free tickets to an NFL game to bait wanted individuals to all show up in the same place at the same time. -
The Tangled Life Terry Bradshaw Made For Himself
Terry Bradshaw has become a polaraizing figure — both lauded for being outspoken and condemned for some of his comments. -
Baseball Stories That Sound Fake But Aren't
Baseball has its fair share of wild stories. From playing without umpires to assassinating doves, here are the top baseball stories that sound fake but aren't. -
The Tragic History Of The New York Knicks
It's not just a lack of trophies that makes the Knicks' history so tragic. Saddening as these people and events may be, they are all part of the Knicks' story. -
Football Stories That Sound Fake But Aren't
Some footballing feats sound too crazy to be believed, but truth can be stranger than fiction. Here are some football stories that sound fake, but aren't. -
Kobe Bryant Predicted His Teammate And Friend's Well-Deserved Honor
Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were close friends and teammates. Before he died in 2020, Bryant predicted Gastol's well-deserved 2023 honor. -
Bill Russell's Basketball Career May Have Never Happened If He Hadn't Met Legend George Mikan
Bill Russell's basketball career was coming to an end, then he met NBA legend George Mikan -
Two NBA Legends Discovered They Were Related At A Family Reunion
Two NBA legends discovered they were related at a family reunion. -
Joe DiMaggio And Ted Williams Were Nearly Traded After A Drunk Conversation In 1947
The scotch flowed freely that night. Perhaps too freely. It was April, just before the start of the 1947 baseball season. Here's the full story. -
The Legacy Of Football Legend Walter Payton
Beloved by Chicago Bears fans until his untimely death in 1999, Walter Payton's memory still lives on. This is the legacy of football legend Walter Payton. -
The 1940s French Wrestler Who May Have Been The Real-Life Inspiration For Shrek
Few fictional characters have their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. -
Joe DiMaggio's Father Was A Target Of Xenophobia During WWII Despite His Son's Fame
Despite being an American and a legend in baseball, Joe DiMaggio's fame was not enough to stop his family from being discriminated against during WWII. -
The Time Philadelphia Eagles' Jerome Brown Invaded A KKK Rally In His Hometown
All-Pro Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jerome Brown played in the NFL for five seasons before he tragically died in a car accident in 1992. -
Reggie Miller's Poor Attempt At Trash-Talking Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is one of the best players to ever be in the NBA. Here is more about the time in which Reggie Miller poorly tried to trash-talk Jordan. -
Michael Jordan Gave Shaquille O'Neal Some Tough Advice In Their First Matchup
Michael Jordan gave Shaquille O'Neal some tough advice in their first matchup, advice that Shaq said helped him "get to the next level." -
Meet Effa Manley: The Only Woman Inducted Into The Baseball Hall Of Fame
Meet Effa Manley: the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame is remembered as a saavy businesswoman who fought for the rights of Black athletes. -
The Many Health Complications Of Legendary Bodybuilder Flex Wheeler
Some of history's most famous bodybuilders include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, and Lou Ferrigno. Among those elite athletes is also Flex Wheeler. -
The Blunder Bowl: The Story Of One Of The Worst Super Bowls Ever
Super Bowl V, held on January 17, 1971, in Miami's Orange Bowl, was supposed to be a landmark event. It was - but for all the wrong reasons. -
Why You Wouldn't Survive The NFL Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine is a grueling event designed to test potential players' mental and physical abilities. Think you could cut it? You're probably wrong. -
The MLB's Strange Habit Of Trading Players For Themselves
While the idea of a team trading a player for one to be named later might seem strange, this isn't even the oddest thing concerning baseball trades. -
The Seattle Mariners Have An Arsonist To Thank For Their Team's Existence
The Seattle Mariners evolved a lot in the 20th century. They even have an arsonist to thank for their team's existence -
The 2001 Spring Training Game That Turned Diamondbacks Pitcher Randy Johnson Into A Killer
In the name of the game, all sorts of things can go wrong in professional sports. Here is the time in 2001 when pitcher Randy Johnson turned into a killer. -
Athletes With Children In Different Sports
Children of famous athletes don't always want to live in their parents' shadow. Here are some athletes with children in different sports. -
Sports Stars Who've Been Violently Attacked By People
Professional athletes always face some degree of danger, not just in competition. Here are some of the sports stars who've been violently attacked by people. -
The Jell-O Prank That Could Have Cost A Former Mariners Pitcher His Career
There's one prank in particular, involving pitcher Larry Andersen, that's widely considered the most outrageous off-the-field jape ever perpetrated in the game. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of NBA Legend Allen Iverson
His inspirational road to and through the NBA has been one filled with tragedy and heartbreak. Here is the tragic real-life story of NBA legend Allen Iverson.
