Donnie Yen Vs Jackie Chan: Who Would Win?
Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan appeared together on screen, in 2003's pseudo-western comedy Shanghai Knights. But which of them would win in a fist and foot shootout?
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The Truth About Bruce Lee's Sisters
Before the world knew Bruce Lee as the legend who raised the bar for martial arts movies to nigh unreachable heights, his siblings knew him as a little hellraiser named "Jun Fan." The father of Jeet Kune Do was the brother of four siblings: brothers Peter and Robert and sisters Phoebe and Agnes.
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Tragic Reasons Sports Events Were Canceled
From assassinations to natural disasters, here are the most tragic reasons why sports events have been canceled.
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The Real Reason Muhammad Ali Changed His Name
Nearly forty years after his final match and four years after his death, the name Muhammad Ali is synonymous with pugilistic excellence. But he wasn't always named Muhammad Ali.
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The Truth About Roman Reigns' Football Career
Anyone even cursorily familiar with the WWE is probably aware of Roman Reigns. Less known is that he used to be a football player with professional dreams.
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Who Trained Jason David Frank?
Jason David Frank has been known by many names. To some, he is Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger, of children's TV fame, wielding a classic dagger/flute combination and commanding the mighty Dragonzord. To more mature viewers, he is the White Ranger ...
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UFC's Dana White Announces Real World 'Mortal Kombat'
In the early days of the UFC, the mixed martial arts organization touted itself as boxing's cool uncle, the one who always has beer and won't mention anything to your parents. Rules were lax. Matches would be decided by "knockout, submission, doctor's intervention, or death."
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The Real Reason The XFL Failed The First Time
In the musky, firework-singed police lineup of large-scale American business failures, one perp stands head and shoulders above the rest: the XFL, or Xtreme (sigh) Football League, Vince McMahon's collaboration with NBC. Here's why it failed (the first time.)
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Bruce Lee Vs Muhammad Ali: Who Would Have Won?
Today's contestants are the creme de la creme: in the red corner, with a career 56 wins and three acrimonious divorces, we have two-time heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali. In the blue corner, martial arts icon and verifiable Green Hornet BFF Bruce Lee.
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Here's How Much Shane McMahon Is Actually Worth
There are spoiled kids who spend their days doing nothing but living the good life with the sweet, sweet millions of their parents. Shane McMahon is not one of them, despite the fact that his father, the WWE main man Vince McMahon, is a billionaire who makes an amazing amount of money every year.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's 'Phantom Punch'
In the history of professional boxing, you'd be hard pressed to find a sporting moment more controversial than what occurred at Lewiston's Central Maine Youth Center on May 25th, 1965. Sonny Liston was set to try and win back his heavyweight title from Ali, and the atmosphere was electric.
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Here's How Much Rob Gronkowski Is Really Worth
Rob Gronkowski might be arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history, but it's pretty difficult to guess off the cuff just how much money he has. So, let's skip guessing and see if we can find it out in other ways! Today, we'll take a look at how much Rob Gronkowski is really worth.
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The Real Reason Rob Gronkowski Retired From Football
Ah, yes, Rob Gronkowski. The hulking New England Patriots tight end announced his retirement on March 24, 2019. Yet, despite leaving professional football behind a year ago, the 30-year-old "Gronk" remains a hot topic thanks to the fact that he is the host of Wrestlemania 36 ...
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The Truth About Donnie Yen's Five Rules Of Martial Arts Mastery
If you want to excel in your field of study, it's a good idea to take a close look to folks who've been knocking it out of the park for years. And if you're trying to become a better martial artist, there are worse places to look than to Donnie Yen Ji-dan.
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How Many Times Have The Olympics Been Cancelled?
After weeks of speculation, on March 24th, 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo would be postponed until 2021. The move came in response to concerns regarding the continuing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tokyo Olympics Officially Postponed Due To Coronavirus
Among the many public events and groups impacted by the pandemic, the novel coronavirus has struck the international athletic community, causing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to announce postponement of the 2020 Summer Games and Paralympics, originally scheduled for Tokyo, Japan.
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The Truth Behind Master P's NBA Tryout
During the 1998-99 NBA season, the league went the extra mile to grab fans' attention after a contentious lockout. As part of that promotional effort, the Charlotte Hornets invited Master P (real name Percy Miller) to give it his best shot during a preseason tryout.
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The Truth About The First People To Ever Climb Mt. Everest
When you put aside the machismo and bragging rights, it's difficult to say exactly why human beings have always felt a need to reach the summits of mountains. Nevertheless, there's a reason summiting Mt. Everest is considered one of the classic feats of adventure sports.
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The Serious Injury That Nearly Kept Kurt Angle From Olympic Gold
Kurt Angle is one of the more successful wrestlers out there, both in the amateur circles and the world of pro wrestling. But winning nearly cost him everything.
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How Much Michael Jordan Was Paid Each Of His 15 NBA Seasons
Not every professional sport sees a player as thoroughly dominant as Michael Jordan. But when they appear, so does the money.
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The Biggest Moment From WWE Super Showdown 2020
This year's Super Showdown was a pivotal moment for the WWE. With only one more pay-per-view event to go before WrestleMania 36, Vince McMahon and his struggling WWE needed to give fans a triple dose of the high-octane formula that's made this franchise such a titan in sports entertainment.
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The NFL Teams With The Best Chance Of Signing Tom Brady
After the conclusion of the 2019 season, and the Patriots' disappointing playoff loss, Tom Brady entered the first unrestricted free agency of his career. For the first time, the franchise player and six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback's future with the New England Patriots is in question.
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How Strong Was Bruce Lee?
Sure, Bruce Lee was fast, and agile, and the most universally revered martial arts star in history. But how strong was he? Regardless of the man's combat prowess, he was still an extremely slight guy -- a stick figure in a yellow jumpsuit, if you will.
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How Many Black Belts Does Steven Seagal Really Have?
Steven Seagal is a great many things: Actor, blues musician, a reportedly difficult coworker, and possibly useless in an actual fight. Does he have the black belt (or, better yet, belts) to prove his skills, or is he one of those martial arts actors who don't even have a black belt?
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The Most Expensive Sports Arena In The World
Stadiums: they're like houses for sports. And like houses, they're well outside of the price range of basically everyone.
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Why Are Ferraris So Expensive?
Since launching out of Italy in the forties, Ferraris have been considered the classic cool car. With their slick appearance, famed legacy, and a name that rolls off the tongue with an electric charge, Ferrari is a brand that everyone recognizes.
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The Truth Behind Evel Knievel's Final Jump
Robert Craig Knievel, better known by his rocket-propelled motorcycle of a pseudonym, Evel Knievel, is known for many accomplishments. Here's the truth about his final biking accomplishment.
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