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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 stallion with a chestnut coat, three white “socks” and cocky demeanor not only became the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown in 1973, he did it in a way that left spectators breathless.
From Yale's Walter Camp and Oklahoma's Bud Wilkinson to Miami's Jimmy Johnson and Alabama's Nick Saban, these trailblazers left their marks.
In 1954, the Giants' Willie Mays made a catch that wowed the nation—and became a legendary moment in baseball history.
The Native American was an Olympic medalist, NFL standout and a MLB player — he even won a ballroom dancing championship.
In 1956, the New York Yankees' Don Larsen, an 'imperfect man,' pitched a perfect game—the only one in World Series history.
A Canadian is to thank for one of America’s favorite pastimes.
In 1919, Chicago White Sox players allegedly threw the World Series. It remains one of professional baseball’s most notorious scandals.
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?
