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Brain and brawn have never been enemies; in fact, some of the most gifted scientists of all time were also dedicated athletes.
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How NBA Owners Made Their Money
With NBA action back in full swing, you've probably added "own a professional basketball team" to your list of goals. Here's how the league's current owners earned the cash to make it happen.
10 Near-Trades That Would've Changed NBA History
In an alternate dimension there's a Bulls team with Kobe, Bird was a Pacer, and Jordan revived the Clippers.
10 Heart-Wrenching Chokes at The Masters
Of all the majors, The Masters gives golfers the greatest shot at low scores. It's inviting, but Augusta is also a temptress—having scorned many astute veterans and hapless newbies.
The Rise and Fall of the Bullpen Car
10 Baseball Hall-of-Famers Who Had Weird Off-Season Jobs
In the days before it was routine to sign contracts worth the GDP of a small country, baseball players often had to put down their bat and gloves during the off-season and earn some extra scratch away from the diamond. Each of these Hall-of-Famers found u
How Baseball Owners Made Their Fortunes
Baseball season is finally here, so let's take a look at the people profiting from $16 stadium beers.
The Stories Behind 12 Seemingly Obvious Baseball Rules
Sure, these rules seem obvious—but in days past, they were challenged enough that officials added them to the rulebooks anyway.
Why Did the Dodgers and Giants Leave New York?
In 1957, the face of New York baseball was forever changed when the Giants and Dodgers—two teams that had been playing in the Big Apple since the late 1800s—abandoned the city for California. To this day, their relocation remains a touchy subject to longt
How the Lansing Lugnuts Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Winston-Salem Dash Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
A Brief History of Jersey Sponsorship
Yesterday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the move to put sponsorship patches on team jerseys is "inevitable." Here are some of the more interesting jersey sponsors over the years.
How the San Antonio Missions Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Richmond Flying Squirrels Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
Why is Delaware's Mascot a Fighting Blue Hen?
The image of a hen, fighting or otherwise, is not really evocative of strength, or intimidation, or any other attributes sports teams aspire to embody.
How the Fort Wayne TinCaps Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Albuquerque Isotopes Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Las Vegas 51s Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Akron RubberDucks Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
9 Wild Moments from Winter Olympics History
If the Olympic Committee handed out medals for unpredictable moments, these ones would have scored gold.
7 Great Sports Cheers And Jeers From Around The World
Why Do Speed Skaters Use Such Weird Ice Skates?
If you watch the speed skaters during this year’s Winter Olympics, you’ll certainly notice something strange about the footwear they’re sporting. With a hinged blade that moves independently from the boot, modern speed skates look nothing like hockey or f
8 Winter Olympics Demo Sports
The Olympics have long made both room and time to include “demonstration sports” during their run. These sports are played for promotional purposes and some eventually become official Olympic events.