You'll Never Guess What The Very First Retired Professional Sports Number Was
It's a tremendous honor bestowed on outstanding members of a professional sports team: retiring an individual's number. When did the tradition start?
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How A Calendar Mishap Almost Threatened Russia's Performance In The 1908 Olympics
It can be hard enough, coordinating several calendars for several events involving numerous people. It's worse when different calendars entirely are involved.
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The Biggest Moments In Serena Williams' Career
Serena Williams is undeniably one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Here's a look at some of the greatest moments in her epic career.
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The Wildest Fan Brawls In Sports History
A sports game is a place where many a fan goes for fun. But tensions between opposing fans can boil over. These are the wildest fan brawls in sports history.
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The First Ever Tailgate Dates A Lot Further Back Than You Probably Think
The football tailgate is a beloved fall tradition in the U.S., but the first American tailgaters gathered to watch something much more harrowing than football.
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The First-Ever College Football Game Hosted Far Fewer Spectators Than We See Today
Football on the college level has its fair share of fans, alumni and not, who turn out for every school matchup. But it takes time to build an audience.
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Shaquille O'Neal Called This Hall Of Fame Teammate The Worst Teammate He Ever Had
Shaquille O'Neal recently admitted this legendary NBA player was the worst teammate he had in his 19-year career.
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The Truth About OJ Simpson's Relationship With His Father Jimmy Lee Simpson
O.J. Simpson's legal troubles are not the only controversy he has faced — he also had a contentious relationship with his father. Take a look.
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The Story Of The Korean Basketball Player Who Was Nicknamed The Female Magic Johnson
Pete Maravich. Magic Johnson. E.J. Ok. While the first two names are instantly recognizable as basketball legends, few will recognize the third.
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Disturbing Details Found During Dwayne Haskins' Death Investigation
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was hit and killed by a dump truck on April 9, 2022 while in Florida for training during the offseason.
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The Story Behind Joe Namath's Famous Nickname
Joe Namath is a star most football fans know as "Broadway Joe," but the story behind this nickname is perhaps less known. Rest assured, someone gave it to him.
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The True Story Behind Larry Bird And Julius Erving's Infamous Fight
As it turns out, there are different versions of the story that sparked that infamous brawl between Larry Bird and Julius Erving. Here they are.
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Inside The Friendship Between The NBA's Tallest And Shortest Players
Here's a closer look at the NBA's tallest and shortest players and the unexpected bond they formed during their one season together as teammates.
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Inside The Failed Mountain Rescue Of Dudley Wolfe On The Side Of K2
Mountaineering is an inherently dangerous sport, a combination of training, determination, and skill, combined with unforeseeable circumstances like weather.
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Did 18-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Really Strike Out Babe Ruth And Lou Gehrig?
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were two of the best baseball players of all time, but they were once allegedly struck out by an 18-year-old girl.
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The Wildest Fly Balls Ever Caught By Baseball Fans
Fans often put in extra effort to snag a baseball - and that has resulted in some wild catches. These are the wildest fly balls ever caught by baseball fans.
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You Probably Didn't Know About Venus And Serena Williams' Connection To The NFL
Venus and Serena Williams are known for their impact on the sport of tennis, but they actually leveraged that success into a stake in the Miami Dolphina.
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Disturbing Details About The Death Of South African Boxer Simiso Buthelezi
Boxing is a sport that has been practiced for centuries. But due to its violent nature, the World Medical Association has continually asked for it to be banned.
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The Truth About The American Who Created Pickleball
Joel Pritchard created something that calmed, amused, and delighted his children, and eventually, it morphed into the fastest-growing sport in the country.
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This Baseball Legend Mystified The Likes Of Frank Sinatra And Ernest Hemingway
When someone rises to the top of their profession -- from hard work, dedication, and most of all, unique talent -- the nation and its celebrities take notice.
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Here's What The Final Days Of Muhammad Ali's Life Were Like
In 1984, Muhammad Ali was admitted to the care of doctors at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, who informed him that his boxing career had taken its toll.
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You Probably Didn't Know James Dean Was Also A Record-Setting Basketball Star
James Dean was a stellar basketball player during his high school years.
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Alarming Details From The Michael Vick Investigation
What Michael Vick made headlines for in 2007 should not be forgotten, in large part because dogfighting is still, inexplicably, a thing. And what about Vick?
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Meet Julius Erving's Formerly Secret Daughter, Tennis Star Alexandra Stevenson
It's not clear who initiated contact, but Erving later revealed that he had been having an affair with Samantha Stevenson. That affair resulted in a child.
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John McEnroe And Bjorn Borg's Tennis Rivalry Explained
John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg are two of the best tennis players to grace the court. With their long association with tennis, here is a look into their rivalry.
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The Truth About John McEnroe's Controversial Opinion Of Serena Williams
John McEnroe and Serena Williams are two legends of tennis, but here's the truth about McEnroe's controversial opinion of Williams.
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The Staggering Number Of Bricks That Make Up The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was once the tallest building in the world, and still stands as an architectural marvel. Here's how many bricks it took to build.
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