Posts tagged with Sports
What was Nike originally called?
That swoosh on your feet? In 1964, it didn't exist. But long before Nike became a household name, wh...
When did the AFL agree to merge with the NFL?
In the 1960s, two professional football leagues battled for America's attention span and wallet. Whe...
Paula Abdul was a cheerleader for which NBA team?
If you weren’t around for it, you might not believe just how successful Paula Abdul was as a pop sta...
Which 1994 sports broadcast was interrupted by the O.J. Simpson chase?
Relive the cultural impact of the 1994 O.J. Simpson chase. Learn how this pre-internet event captiva...
Which real-life boxer made a cameo in the first "Rocky"?
Before Rocky Balboa took on the world, a real-life boxing legend made a surprise cameo in the first ...
Who holds the MLB record for no-hitters?
The no-hitter is one of the few things in Major League Baseball that just makes sense. I honestly do...
What is the oldest continuously held sporting event in the United States?
I get it — not a lot in the United States is that old when you compare it to other parts of the worl...
Who assaulted Nancy Kerrigan?
Anytime I get even the slightest injury, I fall to the ground clutching the injury and scream, “Whyy...
How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid?
Confession time — I have never watched a Super Bowl halftime show. Now that that’s off my chest I ca...
What Minor League Baseball team did Michael Jordan play for?
On October 6, 1993, Michael Jordan took the podium and announced he would be retiring from the NBA. ...
Who was the first athlete to appear on a Wheaties box?
There are moments in history that are so uncanny it’s hard not to wonder whether destiny truly exist...
In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which NHL team's jersey does Cameron wear?
Ferris Bueller really is kind of a jerk. A lovable one, but still, a jerk. Besides general tomfoole...
What’s the term for getting 3 below par in golf?
Have you ever thought about golf? I mean, really thought about it? All sports are dumb when you brea...
How long is a marathon?
There's a good chance that within the last two weeks, you've personally uttered the phrase: "It's a ...
How many Pro Bowls has Russel Wilson been to?
Denver was not smellin' what Russ was cookin'. Take that however you will. Despite the Russel Wilso...