Inside Brittney Griner's Strained Relationship With Her Alma Mater And Former Coach
As individuals grow and mature, their family relationships can become frayed. The same happens to student athletes, with their coaches and schools.
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What Brittney Griner's 'Wrongfully Detained' Status In Russia Really Means
WNBA standout Brittney Griner was detained in Russia last February. The U.S. State Department now considers her wrongfully detained, an important distinction.
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Major Athletes Tragically Killed In Car Crashes
Here are the most fnotable athletes of the past few decades who died unexpectedly and tragically in accidents and crashes involving motorized vehicles.
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Who Won The First Indy 500?
The person who won the very first Indy 500 was a fairly well-known driver and an innovator in the early days of auto racing.
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The WWE Legend Who Now Teaches Spanish At A Middle School
This former WWE Superstar surprisingly became a middle-school Spanish teacher years after his stint with the company came to an end.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Used A Shady Tactic When Facing Bob Lanier On The Court
Here's how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was able to secure a huge advantage over Bob Lanier during their NBA heyday, especially in the second half of games.
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The Truth About The Bitter Feud Between CM Punk And The WWE
As the Voice of the Voiceless, Phillip Brooks, aka CM Punk, has never been short on words or opinions. Here's the truth about CM Punk and WWE's bitter feud.
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The Stunning Number Of Free Throws Shaq Missed During His NBA Career
NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal was always known for his poor free-throw shooting, but how many foul shots did he miss?
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Why The Indy 500 Winner Always Drinks Milk After The Race
The winner of the Indianapolis 500 race traditionally drinks a bottle of milk afterward in celebration. Here's how the time-honored tradition began.
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Where These Famous Baseball Players Are Buried
Every year, baseball loses more players of yesteryear, consigning them to their final resting places. This is where these famous baseball players are buried.
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Jerry Jones' First Year With The Cowboys In 1989 Did Not Go As Planned
Here's why Jerry Jones' first season as the Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager did not meet expectations.
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How An NFL Kicker Kicked A Touchdown To Himself
The history of sports is full of those odd, perhaps confusing, ultimately entertaining moments, like the kicker who ran his own kick for a touchdown.
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How NBA Player Clifford Ray Saved A Dolphin's Life
There are sword swallowers, and fire eaters, and similar acts -- all trained, all deliberate. But who do you call if an animal swallows something it shouldn't?
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Sports Memorabilia That's Sold For Over $1 Million
For the biggest (and richest) sports fans, there's nothing like owning a piece of history. Here are pieces of sports memorabilia that sold for over $1 million.
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How The Real Dr. Feelgood Prevented Possible Baseball History
In 1961, Mickey Mantle was heading towards breaking baseball's biggest record -- but his doctor ended up changing Mantle's course, and with it, history.
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How A 49-Year-Old Pharmacist Was Once Drafted To The NBA
We tend to think of basketball as a young man's game, especially the NBA, but a 49-year-old pharmacist was once drafted by the 76ers. Here's how it happened.
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Shaquille O'Neal Once Slapped Kobe Bryant. Here's Why
Here's the story of when Shaquille O'Neal slapped Kobe Bryant during their time as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Here's Who Inherited Bobby Fischer's Money After He Died
Bobby Fischer undoubtedly put American chess on the map, possibly at a time when he was needed the most. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
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15 Things You Might Not Know About The Kentucky Derby
You don't have to be a horse person to love the Kentucky Derby. Here are a few things you might not know about this century and a half-old American tradition.
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Athletes Who Lost It In Public
The pressures on professional athletes are unimaginable. It sure seems like it'd be enough to make some of these people publicly snap every once in a while.
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The Short-Lived Cartoon That Starred Michael Jordan And Wayne Gretzky
While many might remember the era of Saturday morning cartoons, a long-forgotten show starring Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan may have fallen off the radar.
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What Fans Might Not Know About Magic Johnson
It's undeniable that Magic Johnson is one of the very best professional basketball players of all time. This is what fans might not know about Magic Johnson.
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Here's Who Inherited Shoeless Joe Jackson's Money After He Died
It's widely believed that sports have an innate redemptive quality to them -- fair play, teamwork, personal best -- whether track, football, or baseball.
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Here's Who Inherited Muhammad Ali's Money After He Died
Muhammad Ali, self titled (though accurately) The Greatest, had a long and successful career in the ring, as well as four marriages and nine children.
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The NBA Player Who Once Played And Scored For Both Teams In The Same Game
You'd think that NBA players can only score for one team per game, but that's not true. Here's the story of a player who scored for two teams in a game.
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How Did Babe Ruth Get His Name?
Babe Ruth was one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and the "Babe" name is famous. Here's how the legendary Babe Ruth got his nickname.
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Why Wayne Gretzky's Wife Was Blamed For Him Being Traded To Los Angeles
Wayne Gretzky is undeniably a genuine Canadian gift to the world of professional hockey. Fans were shocked and angry when his trade to L.A. was announced.
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