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15 of the Most Valuable Modern Sports Rookie Cards

Discover which of these most valuable sports rookie cards can net savvy collectors millions.

Princeton University's ivy-covered Nassau Hall, which dates back to 1756.

Why Is It Called the “Ivy League”?

Here’s the story of how the Ivy League got its name—and a list of all the schools that belong to it (including the informal “Ivy Plus” schools).

Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey in 'In Living Color.'

When ‘In Living Color’ Faced Off Against the Super Bowl Halftime Show—and Won

In the 1990s, Super Bowl halftime shows were lame. Fox decided what people needed was Jim Carrey setting himself on fire.

The Super Bowl has a unique numbering system.

Why Does the Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?

The National Football League doesn’t want to confuse you.

Arenas and stadiums have some key differences.

What’s the Difference Between an Arena and a Stadium?

Seating capacity is just one part of it.

45 of Google’s Top Trending Searches of 2023

Google Trends is summarizing a year in data spikes.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

The Empire State Building lit up for the annual "Run-Up" in 2018.

Debunked: The Empire State Building Didn’t Actually Light Up for Taylor Swift’s “Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch”

The Empire State Building seemingly lit up for "ketchup and seemingly ranch." But not everything is as it seems.

Make your parking lot party even better with these tailgating must-haves.

Gear Up for Game Day With These 15 Must-Have Tailgating Essentials

You’ll have everything you need for the season with top-rated tailgating essentials like coolers, pop-up tents, and more.

How All 32 NFL Teams Got Their Names

Here are the stories behind the nicknames of the NFL’s 32 teams—and what they were almost called.

A game-winning drive calls for a big celebration.

Taking the Leap: 11 of the Best Signature Touchdown Celebrations in NFL History

Bust a move on the gridiron with these iconic touchdown celebrations from NFL history, including Homer Jones’ first-ever end zone spike and more.

The Budweiser Clydesdales at a Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves game.

How the Budweiser Clydesdales Became a Commercial Success

The horses are an iconic feature in many Super Bowl commercials.

Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch over Raymond Calais of the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI.

What Happens to the Losing Team’s Pre-Printed Championship Shirts?

For each year’s Super Bowl showdown, manufacturers and retailers will produce and stock two sets of T-shirts, hats, and other merchandise that declares each team the champ. So who gets the losing team’s stuff?

They can’t hand this thing out on a Saturday?

Why Is the Super Bowl Always Played On a Sunday Night?

More than17 million people call in ‘sick’ the Monday after the game. So why not play it on a Saturday?

Why Do We Eat Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday?

Americans consume more than 1 billion wings on Super Bowl Sunday, and we have sports bars to thank.

NFL running back Bo Jackson moonlighting as a member of the Kansas City Royals.

11 of the Most Memorable Multi-Sport Athletes in History

The Minnesota Vikings once drafted Dave Winfield … who hadn’t played football since childhood.

Sometimes you end up with Peyton Manning. Other times, Ryan Leaf.

10 Facts About the NFL Draft

Over the course of three days every year, representatives from all 32 NFL teams gather to draft the next generation of players who will hopefully propel their f

If you're Vladimir Putin, you don't necessarily need to win a Super Bowl to own a championship ring.

When Vladimir Putin (Allegedly) Stole Patriots Owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl Ring

In 2005, Patriots chief Robert Kraft's diplomacy mission to Russia turned into an international incident after Vladimir Putin pocketed his priceless Super Bowl ring.

Chicago Bears running back and saxophonist Calvin Thomas.

'I Like to Ram It': The Stories Behind 7 of the Strangest Sports Anthems

Sports teams use popular music to rally their fans. Sometimes, they compose their own. And that's how you wind up with lyrics like "Abracadabra, alakazam, slam dunk sesame."

Where Does NFL Fine Money Go?

The NFL has a reputation for being a little overzealous in levying fines against its players and coaches. But just where does the money go?

Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals helmets set up at the Super Bowl Experience the week before the game.

The Super Bowl Is a Week Late This Year—Here’s Why

If you think it’s weird that this year’s Super Bowl is set for the day before Valentine’s Day, you’re right. Here’s what happened.

Dan Quayle in 1999 and Elijah Wood in 2004.

When Dan Quayle and 12-Year-Old Elijah Wood Starred in a 1994 Super Bowl Commercial

It probably wasn’t a coincidence that Dan Quayle, who famously misspelled ‘potato,’ started shilling for potato chips.

From Public Executions to Game-Day Chili: Retracing the History of Tailgating

Before there was football tailgating, crowds used to gather for parties before public executions. Find out more about the history of this sports ritual.

Why Do Referees Wear Black and White Stripes?

In 1920, an Eastern Michigan University football referee named Lloyd Olds got tired of being mistaken for an open teammate.