Muhammad Ali Went From Underdog to World Champion
Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer and social activist who is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.
Sports
How Ice Hockey Became Canada’s Most Popular Sport
Ice hockey is a popular sport that has been played since the early 1800s.
Can You Decode The Tennis Scoring System?
The origins of tennis can be traced back to France nearly 1,000 years ago.
The Game of Tag Has Been Played for Centuries
Variations of the children’s game tag have been played around the world for hundreds of years.
How Babe Ruth Revolutionized Baseball
Considered by many to be the best player in baseball history, Babe Ruth had a legendary career full of unparalleled accomplishments.
How The Olympics Became the Pinnacle of Athletic Competition
The Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, will take place in Tokyo from July 23 through August 8, 2021. This year’s Games will feature a record 33 competitions and 339 events held across 42 venues. Which is quite an expansion from the early days of the competition.
The Exciting Horses and History of The Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby was first held at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, KY in 1875, making it the longest-running sports event in the United States. The race is held on the first Saturday in May and has been given the nickname of “the greatest two minutes in sports.”
Let’s Debunk Some Baseball Myths
Often referred to as “America’s favorite pastime,” baseball has been a popular activity throughout most of the country’s history.
The Madness Has Set In
That time of year is upon us, and you’re ready. You studied the polls, the pundits, and the RPI index (the what now?) before making your selections. Now that the office basketball brackets are filled out, you can sit back and enjoy the games upon games upon games that will fill your TV day and …
I Only Watch For The Commercials
It’s that time of year again. The grind of the gridiron gives us the ultimate matchup to decide football superiority. It’s the super bowl of, well, Super Bowls. And whether you’re a rabid fan that paints your face with team colors every week, or a flourished-pinky tea sipper who simply abhors such primitive barbarism, you …