How A Story In Golf Digest Helped Free An Innocent Man After 27 Years In Prison
The story of Valentino Dixon involves violence and homicide. It also involves the power of storytelling and the redemptive power of artistic expression.
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The Bizarre Truth Behind The World's Most Dangerous Golf Course
Like any other sport, golf involves practice, talent, care. And all of those things in abundance when you play while North Korean military are watching.
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Here's Who Inherited Joe DiMaggio's Money After He Died
From baseball superstar, to Simon and Garfunkel reference, to coffee maker spokesman, Joe DiMaggio had a long and frequently successful life in the pubic eye.
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Sports Stars Who Died In Freak Accidents
From getting hit in the head by a 95 mph fastball to dying in a freak plane crash, all of these sports stars died in tragic accidents. Let's take a look.
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How Did Biceps Get Nicknamed Guns?
When flexing your arms you may be inviting those around to your "gun show." But, this term has a history that may be surprising to those buying a ticket.
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Is This Why Golfers Yell Fore?
The term "fore" is one of golf's most recognizable words, meaning "look out for a ball!" This is where "fore" actually comes from, and why it's used.
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Magic Johnson's Friendship With Larry Bird Explained
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird had a fierce rivalry during their NBA heyday, but also developed a close friendship that remains strong to this day.
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This Is How Magic Johnson Got His Nickname
Magic Johnson made a name for himself doing the unexpected, making a pass when everyone thought he would shoot, or shooting when it wasn't even an option.
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Which School Has The Most Men's NCAA Tournament Appearances?
The story of how the his team accomplished this feat begins in the early days of the tournament itself — with many top players coming through the program.
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The Surprising Room Above The Supreme Court
Although the justices release opinions regarding rulings by the Supreme Court, there's still an air of mystery about how and where it functions.
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The Truth About Paul Newman's Racing Career
No question but that actor Paul Newman was a talented man, with an extraordinarily successful movie career. And then he discovered the world of motor sports.
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Which Sportscaster Is Credited With Associating March Madness With The NCAA Tournament?
The term "March Madness" is synonymous with the NCAA collegiate-level basketball tournament. But, one sportscaster is credited for popularizing the term.
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Which Team Has The Most Consecutive NCAA Tournament Appearances?
The Kansas Jayhawks have the most consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, and a long history of storied coaches and players who helped them get there.
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The Story Behind The March Madness Theme Song, One Shining Moment
Since 1987, the end of each NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament features a montage of its best moments set to the same song, "One Shining Moment."
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What Was The First NCAA Basketball Tournament Like?
When the NCAA first got started back in 1939, though, it was all a far cry from what March Madness is today. With a .ot fewer than 68 teams in contention.
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How Michael Jordan Helped His College Team Win A National Championship
How did Michael Jordan, as a college freshman, lead the North Carolina Tar Heels to a big win over the Georgetown Hoyas in the 1982 NCAA tournament?
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What Was The Biggest Upset In March Madness History?
Few things send sports fans on a roller coaster ride of emotions quite like an upset during March Madness. So what's the biggest upset in its history?
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When Was March Madness Expanded To 68 Teams?
March Madness began 80 years ago when the Ducks beat the Buckeyes in 1939 and there were only eight teams in the bracket. Very different from today's 68 slots.
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How Tennis Led To An 80's Fashion Trend
Tennis is often associated with preppy style, but did you know it actually birthed the polo shirt movement? Here's how tennis led to an 80's fashion trend.
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Here's Where The Phrase March Madness Might Have Originated From
Athletic Administrator Henry V. Porter used the term March Madness in his 1939 essay about basketball.
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What Is Sportswashing?
No matter which field of endeavor you prefer, sports -- especially globally -- can be a complicated business. It's not unusual for politics to be part of it.
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The Incredible Story Of The World's Best Blind Mountain Biker
Life is full of challenges. Some are more extreme than others. The stories of meeting and overcoming those challenges can be filled with the unexpected.
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The Most Famous Ukrainian Athletes That Have Joined The Fight Against Russia
World-class athletes are often motivated, in part, by patriotism -- representing their nation to the best of their ability. It's being demonstrated in Ukraine.
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What Is Blood Doping?
History tells us that it's nothing new for athletes to use various substances to gain an edge over their competitors. Modern-day techniques are sophisticated.
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The Real Reason So Many WNBA Players Play Overseas
The opportunity for women to play the game of basketball professionally in the United States has only grown since the formation of the WNBA in 1997.
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What We Know About Brittney Griner's Arrest In Russia
Brittney Griner is one of the biggest names in women's basketball, but the seven-time WNBA All-Star is caught in the middle of international controversy.
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Why Mike Tyson Filed For Bankruptcy
Here's why Mike Tyson filed for bankruptcy in 2003, and how he was able to rebound from this setback in the years that followed.
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