The Shady Side Of Churchill Downs
From stable murders to blatant racism to mysterious horse deaths, here is the shady side of Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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What Really Happened To Jock Jams?
"Jock Jams" collections filled the CD wallets of millions of people in the '90s and '00s. Here's the story of how the series started, and why it ended.
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How Ronald Reagan Tried To Calm A 1983 Hostage Situation At Augusta National Golf Club
Charlie "Smiley" Harris slammed his jacked-up 1974 Dodge truck into the locked gate at the Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters Tournament.
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Why Tiger Woods Wears A Red Shirt On Sundays
When golf fans think of Tiger Woods, they likely remember the 15 major professional golf championships he's won so far in his career. Or the red shirt.
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Heisman Trophy Winners Who Flopped In The NFL
Winning the Heisman is the top honor for a college athlete, and it promises great things of the player. Unfortunately, some never succeeded beyond college.
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Outrageous Court Cases That Rocked The Sports World
Many sporting trials have captivated the attention of the public from beginning to end. Here are some outrageous court cases that rocked the sports world.
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How Football Tickets Were Used To Capture 101 Wanted Criminals
In 1985, law enforcement officials used the promise of free tickets to an NFL game to bait wanted individuals to all show up in the same place at the same time.
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The Tangled Life Terry Bradshaw Made For Himself
Terry Bradshaw has become a polaraizing figure -- both lauded for being outspoken and condemned for some of his comments.
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Baseball Stories That Sound Fake But Aren't
Baseball has its fair share of wild stories. From playing without umpires to assassinating doves, here are the top baseball stories that sound fake but aren't.
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Football Stories That Sound Fake But Aren't
Some footballing feats sound too crazy to be believed, but truth can be stranger than fiction. Here are some football stories that sound fake, but aren't.
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Kobe Bryant Predicted His Teammate And Friend's Well-Deserved Honor
Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were close friends and teammates. Before he died in 2020, Bryant predicted Gastol's well-deserved 2023 honor.
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Bill Russell's Basketball Career May Have Never Happened If He Hadn't Met Legend George Mikan
Bill Russell's basketball career was coming to an end, then he met NBA legend George Mikan
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Two NBA Legends Discovered They Were Related At A Family Reunion
Two NBA legends discovered they were related at a family reunion.
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Joe DiMaggio And Ted Williams Were Nearly Traded After A Drunk Conversation In 1947
The scotch flowed freely that night. Perhaps too freely. It was April, just before the start of the 1947 baseball season. Here's the full story.
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The Legacy Of Football Legend Walter Payton
Beloved by Chicago Bears fans until his untimely death in 1999, Walter Payton's memory still lives on. This is the legacy of football legend Walter Payton.
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The 1940s French Wrestler Who May Have Been The Real-Life Inspiration For Shrek
Few fictional characters have their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The Time Philadelphia Eagles' Jerome Brown Invaded A KKK Rally In His Hometown
All-Pro Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jerome Brown played in the NFL for five seasons before he tragically died in a car accident in 1992.
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Tragic Details About Boxing's Biggest Legends
The tenacity and strength of many well-known boxers go well beyond the matches they've fought in. Here are the tragic details about boxing's biggest legends.
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Michael Jordan Gave Shaquille O'Neal Some Tough Advice In Their First Matchup
Michael Jordan gave Shaquille O'Neal some tough advice in their first matchup, advice that Shaq said helped him "get to the next level."
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Meet Effa Manley: The Only Woman Inducted Into The Baseball Hall Of Fame
Meet Effa Manley: the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame is remembered as a saavy businesswoman who fought for the rights of Black athletes.
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The Many Health Complications Of Legendary Bodybuilder Flex Wheeler
Some of history's most famous bodybuilders include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, and Lou Ferrigno. Among those elite athletes is also Flex Wheeler.
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The Blunder Bowl: The Story Of One Of The Worst Super Bowls Ever
Super Bowl V, held on January 17, 1971, in Miami's Orange Bowl, was supposed to be a landmark event. It was - but for all the wrong reasons.
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Why You Wouldn't Survive The NFL Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine is a grueling event designed to test potential players' mental and physical abilities. Think you could cut it? You're probably wrong.
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The MLB's Strange Habit Of Trading Players For Themselves
While the idea of a team trading a player for one to be named later might seem strange, this isn't even the oddest thing concerning baseball trades.
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What Happened To The Tesla Sportscar In Space?
In 2018 Space X launched a red Tesla Roadster into space just for fun. Here's what is known about what happened to the car in space.
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The 2001 Spring Training Game That Turned Diamondbacks Pitcher Randy Johnson Into A Killer
In the name of the game, all sorts of things can go wrong in professional sports. Here is the time in 2001 when pitcher Randy Johnson turned into a killer.
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Athletes With Children In Different Sports
Children of famous athletes don't always want to live in their parents' shadow. Here are some athletes with children in different sports.
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