Sports

Sports and recreation are an integral part of human history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.

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The Olympic Games

Romania's Nadia Comaneci on the balance beam at the Summer Olympics in 1976.

The Modern Summer Olympic Games: A Timeline

When Joe Louis Fought Max Schmeling, More Was at Stake than Boxing

When Joe Louis Boxed Nazi Favorite Max Schmeling

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Super Bowl History

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Negro League Baseball

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Vicki Golden Sets New Motorcycle Firewall Record

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Speeding Through Flames: What to Expect from Evel Live 2

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Travis Pastrana Nails All Three of Evel Knievel's Historic Jumps

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7 Death-Defying Historic American Daredevils

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What Drove Evel Knievel to Keep Battering His Body?

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Evel Knievel's Last Jump: What Made Him Finally Quit?

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What Are the Most Insanely Daring Stunts Since Evel Knievel?

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7 of History's Most Fearless Female Daredevils

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Secretariat

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Winter Olympics Technology

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Kentucky Derby

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