Which Sport Is Most Likely To Kill You?
Sports can be dangerous but usually, the benefits outweigh the perils. There is one sport, however, which is so dangerous that this might not be the case.
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Why Was Black Saturday So Important For Vince McMahon And The WWE?
Here's why "Black Saturday" -- a moment that took place on TBS' weekly wrestling show -- was a pivotal moment for WWE as well as its owner, Vince McMahon.
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How A Formula 1 Champion Wound Up Getting Kidnapped
A disastrous 1958 event included a crash that killed multiple spectators and the shocking kidnapping of a five-time Formula 1 world champion.
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Why The Atlanta Hawks Once Drafted An Actual Baby
Here's why the Atlanta Hawks drafted a baby back in 1974 ... before the pick was quickly voided by the NBA.
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The Real Reason The Dallas NFL Team Changed Their Name To The Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are an NFL institution, but they weren't always called the Cowboys. Here's why the team changed its name to the Dallas Cowboys.
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Inside The Time A MLB Pitcher Was Struck By Lightning During A Game, And Still Got The Final Out
Getting struck by lightning is pretty uncommon, but it's quite dangerous when it does occur. One MLB pitcher was actually hit by lightning mid-game.
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Inside The Gruesome European Sport That Involved Throwing Foxes
Even though many sports today have evolved over time some have faded into obscurity. Thankfully, due to its brutal nature, fox tossing was one of those.
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The Truth About The Indy 500's Wild Snake Pit
If you hear a mention of the Indy 500, there's a good chance you'll be thinking of the race, but there's also a longtime tradition called the Snake Pit.
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The Indy 500's Biggest Traditions And Lore Explained
The Indy 500 is one of the most intensely watched individual events in motorsports and American sports. Here are the most notable traditions associated with it.
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What Is A Pole Sitter In Racing?
The pole sitter position is the most coveted in racing, but what exactly is it and how do you earn the honor? Here's what the pole sitter position is in racing.
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The Unexpected Reason Some Baseball Players Pee On Their Hands
Of the many rituals that some baseball players do, peeing on the hand ranks as one of the strangest. But the yellow stream may have some medical benefit.
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The Biggest Theories Why Figure Skaters Are Banned From Performing Backflips
One aspect of the winter Olympics is the idea of control: basically, skiers and sledders and skaters are dangerously slip-siding away over snow and ice.
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Babe Ruth Once Punched An Umpire In The Middle Of A No-Hitter
A baseball umpire's job is frequently thankless, and it has ever been so. Fans disagree regularly with calls. Even the game's greatest players did, too.
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Why Did Scottie Pippen Leave The Chicago Bulls?
Here are the reasons why Scottie Pippen left the Chicago Bulls after their sixth championship victory in 1998.
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The Pro Golfer Who Misplaced The Coveted Wanamaker Trophy
With all of the work, talent, and dedication required to earn a pro golf trophy, you'd think the winner would take pretty good care of it. Or not.
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Maryland's Official Sport Is Something Totally Unexpected
States regularly declare something or other their official something or other -- bird, motto, and so forth. Some embrace a particular sport, as has Maryland.
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Inside The Criminal Past Of Boxer Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta was a talented boxer in his time, the subject of Martin Scorsese's film "Raging Bull." LaMotta's life was as turbulent outside the ring as in.
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The Stunningly Low Amount The First PGA Champion Made
In the early days of the PGA Championship, the amount taken home by the winner was shockingly low. Here's how much the first PGA champion made.
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This Was The Fastest Knockout In Pro Boxing History
In boxing, the faster the fists fly the faster the punches land. The world's fastest knockout is hard to decipher but here are a few of the contenders.
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These Seven NFL Teams Don't Have Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders have become a staple of professional football, but surprisingly, there are seven NFL teams without official cheerleading squads.
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Inside Nolan Ryan's Legendary Fight With Robin Ventura
There are few things as exciting as watching athletes go at it. Here's a look inside Nolan Ryan's legendary fight with Robin Ventura.
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Nolan Ryan's Final No-Hitter Is Even More Impressive Than You Thought
On May 1, 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his seventh and last no-hitter, and it stands out for these reasons.
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Michael Phelps Has More Olympic Gold Medals Than A Staggering Number Of Countries
Michael Phelps is perhaps the most famous Olympian of all time, and certainly the most decorated. He's even won more medals than many countries.
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How The NBA Ousted Donald Sterling From The Sport
Few NBA owners -- or sports team owners, for that matter, have been as controversial as former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
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Professional Soccer's Biggest, Wildest Rivalries
Soccer is known for its brutality, from the players to the heated fans. Brawls happen all the time with this sport, but here are some of the biggest.
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How Can A Baseball Team Allow Zero Hits And Still Lose?
One of the attractions for true fans of baseball is the accumulation of statistics -- far beyond simple accounts of who won, and when, and by how much.
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WNBA Players Playing In Russia Is More Common Than You Think
These days, having a paying side gig is not at all unusual, whether working from home or part-time elsewhere. Do professional athletes need extra cash?
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