The Long-Standing Urban Legend Involving The Ultimate Warrior
Wrestling has several urban legends, including the one that made people wonder about the identity of the Ultimate Warrior who appeared at WrestleMania 8.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Munich Olympics
During the 1972 Summer Olympics, hosted in Munich, a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September stormed the Olympic Village.
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The Tragic Death Of Secretariat
Secretariat had inauspicious beginnings. His eventual groom, Eddie Sweat, later reported, "I didn't think much of him when we first got him ... real clumsy."
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This Was The Secret To Jesse Owens' Speed
How did Jesse Owens become one of the greatest speedsters to ever compete? It was partly due to a very specific (and unusual) technique.
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What You Didn't Know About Kobe Bryant's Rapping Career
Besides becoming a basketball superstar, the late Kobe Bryant dabbled in rap music around the same time he was drafted into the NBA.
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Here's What Happens If You Lose The Tour De France
Like some other sports, the Tour de France has a particular way of recognizing the person who finishes in last place during the prestigious event.
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The Truth About Bret Hart's Relationship With His Brother, Owen
At the 1994 Royal Rumble, Owen Hart brutally attacked Bret Hart after they failed to win the Tag Team Championships from the Quebecers.
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This Was Bret Hart's Biggest Challenge In Life
Bret "The Hitman" Hart has had an illustrious career that has seen him get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for his many achievements.
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Did The Olympics Make Jesse Owens Rich?
Out of all the pioneering African American athletes who made a name for themselves, track and field star Jesse Owens is arguably among the most iconic.
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Here Are Kobe Bryant's Final Texts To Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan may have come from different generations as basketball players, but the mutual respect was undeniable.
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The Truth About Shawn Michaels' Addiction Struggles
Despite addiction struggles, three time WWE World Heavyweight champion Shawn Michaels has had a long and storied wrestling career.
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What You Never Knew About Shawn Michaels
From the time he was a young boy, Michael Shawn Hickenbottom wanted to be a professional wrestler. And he fulfilled that boyhood dream as Shawn Michaels.
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Here's How Much Shawn Michaels Is Actually Worth Today
For instance, Michaels' ongoing beef with Hart would last for years. The rivalry was entertainment that kept fans tuned in, and also kept Michaels well paid.
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How Fred Astaire Influenced Jackie Chan
Though many Americans may not know it, Jackie Chan is arguably the biggest worldwide film star — and his trademark slapstick fights have some unique influences.
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Why Do Soccer Teams Have Such Unusual Names?
Outside of the States, and in particular when it comes to European soccer teams, the names can be a bit more arcane. Manchester United. Real Madrid. Arsenal.
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How Many WCW Titles Did Harlem Heat Actually Win?
The wrestling team Harlem Heat was made up of real-life brothers Booker and Lash Huffman, who fought individually under the names Booker T and Stevie Ray.
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Here's How Much Booker T Is Worth Today
Booker T, or Booker Tio Huffman, made it big in the WWE. He entered its Hall of Fame twice: 2013 and 2019. He overcame a difficult childhood and a prison term.
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The Surprising Inspiration Behind Kobe Bryant's Name
After 20 seasons, Kobe Bryant ended his NBA career with five championships and a third-place ranking among the league's top all-time scorers.
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Players Who Can't Stand LeBron James
LeBron James is one of the most polarizing figures in basketball history, and the man has his haters, both off and on the court. Here are his biggest rivals.
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This Is The Longest Boxing Match In Recorded History
It was 3:45 in the morning. Of the 85,000 who had showed up to the Olympic Club in New Orleans to watch the what would become the longest fight ever.
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The Story Of The Man Who Introduced Hotdogs To Baseball Fans
Who was the 'Earl of Sandwich of the Hotdog World,' so to speak, who introduced this delicious savory treat to the lives of decades of ball park baseball fans?
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How Much Is Randy Orton Worth?
Randy Orton comes from a long line of professional wrestlers. But he worked for every accolade and dollar he's earned. So just how much is Orton worth?
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Did Roddy Piper Really Wrestle A Bear?
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper was one of the most memorable fighters to enter the ring, and one of the biggest stars during the pro wrestling boom of the 1980s.
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The Wrestling Feud That Landed Macho Man Randy Savage In The Hospital
There was one feud involving 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts that was memorable for the wrong reasons: it sent Savage to the hospital.
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This Is How Much Roddy Piper Was Worth When He Died
Beyond the wrestling world, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper appeared in a number of TV shows and played the lead role in John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic "They Live."
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Sports Records That Only Exist Because Of Drugs
Modern sporting is red-eyed, veiny, and sick with doping scandals, so some of sports' most jaw-dropping records would not have been possible without drugs.
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People Keep Dying At This Skydiving Center
From 2016 to 2020, there were 84 skydiving deaths in the United States, and nine of those deaths happened at one skydiving center.
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