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222-0: The Worst Blowout in College Football History

Coach John Heisman was bent on revenge.

The Time Baby Ruth Sued Babe Ruth

When the Sultan of Sweet sued the Sultan of Swat, everyone paid attention.

10 Winning Facts about Wheaties

There weren't always athletes on the front of the Wheaties box.

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio's Former New York Hotel Suite Is Taking Reservations

The starlet lived here while filming 'The Seven Year Itch.'

How Does a Pool Table Recognize the Cue Ball?

There's a lot going on under the felt.

10 Colorful Facts About the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

You can wrestle at least one of the original GLOW cast members.

Why Do Americans Call It ‘Soccer’ Instead of ‘Football’?

It may rankle purists, but American English isn’t the culprit.

How a Deaf-Blind Person Watches the World Cup

Brazilian Sign Language interpreter Hélio Fonseca de Araújo hit the hardware store, rigged up a tabletop model of the field, and enlisted a friend to provide extra interpretation for all the complex information that needs to come through in a game.

Nordic Track: How Iceland Snuck into the World Cup

A nation the size of Anaheim with a dentist for a coach is up against the best soccer teams in the world.

The Dog Who Saved the World Cup for England

Although England's Geoff Hurst booted four goals to lead the home team to victory, the real hero of the 1966 World Cup was an English pooch named Pickles.

13 Secrets of Roller Derby

There's a good reason players refuse to wear the number "1" on their jersey.

Original GLOW Wrestling Series Hits Twitch

Shout! Factory is offering up footage of the show that inspired the Netflix hit on June 28.

Yes, it was a real trend. And no, you probably shouldn't try it at home.

On Top of the World: Remembering the Lost Trend of Flagpole Sitting

The goal: Climb on top of a pole and stay there as long as you can.

Is There a Limit to How Many Balls You Can Juggle?

The current record may never be broken.

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11 Timeless Yogi Berra Quotes

The baseball great is remembered just as much for his wit and wisdom as he is for his Hall of Fame career.

Hate Running But Want to Feel Like a Winner? Try a 0.5K Run

Texas's Boerne 0.5K is exactly what it sounds like: a very, very short race.

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By Pawn or by Brawn: Inside the Chessboxing Movement

It's a hit in Germany and India. Why isn't the sport of hooks and rooks catching on in America?

15 Things You Might Not Know About The Sandlot

No matter how many times you’ve watched Squints execute his plan to get to first base with Wendy Peffercorn, there’s bound to be something you don’t know about this modern classic, which was released 25 years ago.

10 Winning Facts About The League

2. If it weren't for Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer might not have auditioned.

The Origins of All 30 MLB Team Names

With the Major League Baseball season getting underway, here's the breakdown of how the league's 30 teams got their names.

Pop Chart Lab's Newest Poster Breaks Down Big League Ballparks Throughout History

Find out about the history and layout of baseball parks from the 19th century through the present.

Why Do College Basketball Teams Cut Down the Nets?

North Carolina State coach Everett Case didn’t realize he was starting a trend in 1947. He just wanted a souvenir.

To Celebrate March Madness, Wendy's Is Giving Away Free Burgers and Cookies

Even if you didn't win big in your bracket, you can afford this deal.

18 Winning Facts About Bend It Like Beckham

Not a lot of American moviegoers knew who David Beckham was when the film was released 15 years ago. Even fewer had heard of Keira Knightley. The movie became a hit anyway.

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