

Sports

Why Do We Say "Eye on the Ball"?
Before it became everyday advice for staying alert, "keep your eye on the ball" had a much more literal origin. Here’s where the phrase really came from.
The Unusual Sport Herbert Hoover Played at the White House
Facing the Great Depression, President Herbert Hoover needed a quick workout—so he invented Hoover-ball, a fast-paced game played with a 6-pound medicine ball.
The History Behind Norway's 'Viking Row' Goes Much Deeper Than Soccer
From Viking warriors to Erling Haaland’s thunderous strikes, Norway’s famous row is so much more than a viral phenomenon.Baseball

Why Are the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB’s American League?
Canada’s only MLB team, the Toronto Blue Jays, are part of the American League, and there’s a reason for that.
Great Expectorations: Why Baseball Players Spit So Much
Spitting in baseball is gross. It also holds a deeper meaning.
How Jen Pawol Became the First Female Umpire in MLB History
Pawol made history this weekend as the first woman behind home plate at a major league game. What took so long?
Why Does ‘K’ Stand for ‘Strikeout’ in Baseball?
Baseball’s score-keeping system is full of abbreviations, but why exactly is the letter ‘K’ synonymous with a ‘strikeout’? Discover more about the evolution of baseball terms like this here.
Inside ‘Inside Baseball’: How America’s Pastime Invented a Handy Metaphor
In the 19th century, 'inside baseball' only had one meaning—here's how it came to be.
“Braille for Sports”: This Tech Makes It Easier for Blind Fans to Follow Games in Real Time
A new tablet uses haptic feedback to put live plays into the hands of sports fans with no or low vision.
11 Defunct Sports Teams
From the Macon Whoopees to the Piedmont-Westernport Drybugs and beyond.
What Do Referees Do Between Periods of a Game?
Spoiler alert: They’re not just sitting around.Basketball

8 Things That Didn’t Exist When the Knicks Last Won the Championship
The world was a very different place when the Knicks took down the Celtics in 1973.
Why Do NBA Players Hate Gatorade?
Some NBA players have cited health concerns as the reason why they don't want to be seen drinking Gatorade, but rival brand deals might also have something to do with it.
8 of the Most Valuable Nike Air Jordan Sneakers
Those old pairs of Air Jordans in your basement, attic, or garage could potentially be worth thousands to collectors—especially if they were worn by “His Airness.”Football

The 5 Most Emotional Super Bowl Commercials Ever (and Why They Worked)
These tear-jerking Super Bowl commercials turned seconds of screen time into national experiences that made millions of viewers reach for tissues between plays.Hockey

Why the Buffalo Sabres Play "O Canada" Before Every Game
This uncommon ritual extends beyond the United States–Canadian border.

11 Rough-and-Tumble Facts About Hockey Fights
Nothing heats up hockey fans like an argument about dropping the gloves—a tradition with a long, bloody, and bizarre history.
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