Here's Why Baseball Games Start At Such Odd Times
People who follow professional baseball, whether diehard fans or not, have noticed that the games have unusual start times -- and yes, there's a reason why.
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Why The World Cup Is Reminding Some People Of The Doomed Fyre Festival
The World Cup is an event that draws more than a million spectators every year. With 2022's host Qatar, fans are finding themselves comparing it to Fyre Fest.
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The Tragic 1975 Death Of Larry Bird's Father
Larry Bird's life as a young adult began on a tragic note. The unexpected death of his father, Joe Bird, shook the then-amateur athlete to his core.
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After Davey Moore's 1963 Death The Pope Called For An End To Boxing Entirely
Many sports entail risks to the bodies of athletes -- sometimes temporary, sometimes permanent, and sometimes even fatal -- leading to calls for reform.
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The New England Patriots Dynasty Could Have Been More Dominant If Not For A Flag Football Game
The Patriots' dynasty might have been even more dominant than it already was had it not been for star RB Robert Edwards' freak injury at a flag football game.
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The Unexpected John Denver Hit That's Become An Oktoberfest Anthem
There's little that seems less German than the classic American song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Why is it an Oktoberfest mainstay?
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Peyton Manning's Life Since Retiring From The NFL
Football fans and non-fans alike are familiar with the feats Peyton Manning achieved on the field. But here's what he's been up to since retiring from the NFL.
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12 Facts About Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky
You may know some stats about Wayne Gretzky, but there are some facts about the world's greatest hockey player that you may not be familiar with.
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This Is Where Seabiscuit Is Buried
Seabiscuit was an unlikely candidate for horse racing history books, a late bloomer who went on to win races and inspire the American public during hard times.
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Why Golf Balls Were Filled With Feathers Up Until The Mid-19th Century
Scholars continue to debate the origins of golf -- the rules, the history, the developments -- and that includes the changes to equipment over the years.
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Train Surfing: The Extreme 'Sport' That's Both Deadly And Illegal
Train surfing is a new and dangerous "extreme sport" that's both deadly and illegal, having resulted in multiple deaths in various countries.
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A KKK Rally Prevented Michael Jordan From Becoming Teammates With His Future NBA Rival
History is full of those moments that held the potential for almost unimaginable greatness, only to create different paths and leaving fans to ask, "What if?"
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Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale's Incredible Life Story Explained
Texas celebrity and businessman Jim McIngvale had a big payout recently when the Astros won the World Series. Here is more about McIngvale's incredible life.
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The Story Of Yusra Mardini, The Syrian Refugee Who Swam Her Way Into The 2016 Olympics
Yusra Mardini was a Syrian refugee who swam in the 2020 Olympics after a lifetime of hardship and fleeing war. This is her inspiring story.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Unexpected Role In Muhammad Ali's Near-Stunning Loss
Muhammad Ali is one of the most celebrated boxers in the sport's history. Here is how Elizabeth Taylor nearly cost him a match against Henry Cooper in 1963.
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How Shaquem Griffin Became The First One-Handed Football Player In The NFL
In August 2022, NFL linebacker Shaquem Griffin announced his retirement. Here's how he became the first one-handed football player in the NFL.
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The First Native American To Play Professional Baseball
Native Americans have a long history in Major League Baseball, though it's not without controversy. This was the first Native American to play pro baseball.
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Willie Mays Left A Game In 1963 So Baseball History Could Be Made
San Francisco Giants' legend Willie Mays once left a game in 1963 so three brothers could play in the outfield at the same time -- an MLB first.
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Houston Astros Manager Reveals The Wild 18th Birthday He Celebrated With Jimi Hendrix
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker celebrated his 18th birthday at a wild Jimi Hendrix concert, and then smoked marijuana with him years later.
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The Tragic Death Of NASCAR's Coy Gibbs
Coy Gibbs, vice chairman of the NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing, has died at the age of 49.
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Willie Mays' Most Famous Play Was Just A Routine Catch To Him
Willie Mays is one of baseball's all-time great players. Most fans remember him for "The Catch," a famous play made by Mays in center field.
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What It's Really Like To Be A College Mascot
Front row at all the games, college mascots get a lot of attention during sports events. But here's what it's really like inside the suit.
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The Worst College Sports Mascots Of All Time
From a banana slug to a dancing tree to a vintage locomotive, here's a rundown of the funniest, strangest, or most baffling college mascots in America.
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Why Larry Bird Was The Only Player Magic Johnson Ever Feared
Though it's hoped that athletic rivalry would be based on mutual admiration and respect for each other's abilities, other emotions, like fear, sometimes enter.
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How WWII Forced Philadelphia And Pittsburgh To Form The Steagles For The 1943 Football Season
For a time in 1943, however, the realities of World War II forced the Eagles and the Steelers to combine and play a season as one team.
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Who Is John McVay's Grandson, The Youngest NFL Head Coach Of The Modern Era?
John McVay died on Nov. 1, 2022, leaving a lasting impact on the National Football League. Who is McVay's grandson, the youngest modern NFL head coach?
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Why Carly Simon Was Named The Unofficial Dodgers Mascot By Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson
Carly Simon is best known today as an influential rock music performer and composer, but her childhood also had roots in the world of professional baseball.
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