Sports
Sports not only tell the story of achievement and competition but of power, politics and progress. Explore when sports made history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.
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On October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali, a.k.a. "The Greatest," beat George Foreman to reclaim the world heavyweight boxing title in a fight held in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Who were the most renowned Roman gladiators? From slave rebel Spartacus to debauched emperor Commodus, they varied widely.
In a pressure-packed 1961 season, Roger Maris hit 61 home runs, outdueling his more famous New York Yankees teammate, Mickey Mantle.
The six-time MLB All-Star wasn't just a pioneering athlete. His efforts launched a cascade of civil rights advances.
The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games: Fast Facts
Historian Yohuru Williams dives into the history of the Olympic Games.
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The Super Bowl football game takes place each year to determine the NFL champion. The 2027 Super Bowl LXI will take place February 14 2027.
During the mid-20th century, standout college players and Super Bowl champions faced off in a charity game series.
In 1928, nearly 200 runners toed the line to cross America in a race so tough it earned the nickname the “Bunion Derby.”
People worried about USA’s ability to host a World Cup in 1994.
From its 1930 debut to present day, explore the history of the FIFA World Cup, including its origins, winners and defining moments.
Who could forget Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in 1986 or Geoff Hurst’s controversial score for England in 1966?
The United States pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports on June 29, 1950.
Tennis Hall of Famers Dick Williams and Karl Behr survived the most famous shipwreck in history.
Explore eight surprising facts about the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament.
A killer backhand earned Vere St. Leger Goold a spot in a Wimbledon final.
The track star emerged as the standout figure of the Fuhrer's signature Olympic Games.
Billie Jean King’s straight-set victory over self-proclaimed male chauvinist Bobby Riggs reverberated far beyond the world of tennis.
A chaotic 1966 World Cup match exposed the need for a universal system to discipline players.
