When we think of boxing, several athletes who represent the sport as a whole come to mind. Whether it’s fighters with baffling statistics or world champions with undefeated streaks, it seems like legends make their start every year. To this day, few have made as great an impact as Muhammad Ali. In fact, he’ll still […]
The 2022 World Series is nearly upon us, and baseball fans are itching to get their fill of the action. If you’re going to get everything you want out of the event, it’s vital to take the time to sufficiently prepare for the games ahead. These final games come with high stakes and even higher […]
The official rulebook of the National Hockey League is a voluminous tome. Everything NHL officials, coaches, and players need to know, from which situations call for a penalty shot to when exactly there are too many men on the ice, lies within those pages. However, there’s another rulebook that governs the NHL, but this one […]
In the summer of 2005, the National Hockey League was in the direst straits a sports league has ever had to navigate. Longstanding issues with player salaries, competitive balance, and the stultifying neutral zone trap culminated in a protracted lockout that would cancel the 2004-05 season—the first time in North American sports history that an […]
Like any pro sports league, the history of the National Basketball Association is not without its quirks and oddities. From unbelievable stats to sharing a home court with teens, check out these five interesting facts about the NBA you never knew until now. Gym Class Heroes Today’s Association lights up such stages as Chicago’s 21,000-seat […]
The wide receiver position is vital to taking the offensive during a football game. As the players responsible for catching the ball from the quarterback, there’s a lot of pressure to get the pigskin down the field. Thousands of NFL players found themselves in this position in the sport’s history, but a few stand out […]
When you want raw action and feats of athleticism, fighting sports are sure to give you your fix. MMA and boxing are incredibly brutal, bringing out the highest-level performance in every athlete who steps into the ring. However, if you’re going to commit to watching these matches, you should know what differentiates them. While MMA […]
It’s well known worldwide how much we love our sports in America. Whether wearing jerseys or lining up for hours to get decent seats to the next game, showing pride in your sport of choice is a part of our culture. Still, while we know how committed individuals can get to their favorite game, it’s […]
When it comes to duking it out in the most traditional way possible, boxing is the sport that delivers. From the athletes’ skill to the blood, sweat, and tears they shed in the ring, there’s no end to the excitement of these events. But if you’re going to appreciate this sport fully, you must have […]
When it comes to college-level basketball, skill and finesse are the names of the game. Whether blocking the other team from scoring or trying to score themselves, it’s no secret that the players need to be incredibly talented. So, if you’re looking to get into watching this exciting sport, it’s crucial that you know who […]
America loves its sports. From the global games of soccer and basketball to the distinctly domestic sports of baseball and American football, we love to play, watch, and even invest in top-level athletic competitions. Let’s take a look at the top five most popular sports in the United States and why we love them. American […]
Sports form a large part of North America’s cultural landscape. Though it seems as if our favorite teams and the games they play have been around forever, that’s hardly the case. Few of the sports we know and love even predate the American Civil War. Take, for instance, ice hockey. This beloved winter sport of […]
