Sports

Who gave the first high five? One early instance suggests it was a spontaneous moment between two L.A. Dodgers.

Don't try this at home! These daredevils are known for pushing limits in dangerous situations.

What started as a simple promotion turned into an unforgettable night of unruly fans, flying fists, and baseball bedlam.

O'Neil was a professional race car driver and stuntwoman, who also happened to be deaf. She made history with her death-defying speeds.

Watch Peyton Manning countdown the top three stadiums of all time.

Lacrosse—the popular sport—dates back centuries to Native American Myth and Legend. The game now known as Lacrosse was considered a medicine among indigenous tribes, played to bind themselves to each other, and to commune with the elements of earth, sky, water and wind.

Hundreds of thousands tuned in on the radio to the 1936 All-American Soap Box Derby, held in Akron, Ohio. This was only the Derby's third year in existence, but its popularity soared as America was looking for something to root for, still struggling from the Great Depression. The All-American Soap Box Derby has been held annually in Akron ever since.

Historian Yohuru Williams dives into the history of the Olympic Games.

Revisit the feats of athleticism at the VIII Olympic Winter Games, held in California's Squaw Valley in February, 1960.

Explore the dramatic tale of Jesse Owens' athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler's Aryan supremacy agenda.

Explore the dramatic tale of Jesse Owens' athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler's Aryan supremacy agenda.

Jackie Robinson's accomplishments on and off the field opened doors for all African Americans.

Faced with the Spanish Flu pandemic, sports across America were forced to adapt, setting themselves up to come back stronger than ever.

In 1936, Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the Summer Olympics during a pivotal time in World History.

"What do Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Willie Mays, and Yogi Berra all have in common They're all baseball players! And they all played together on the same field at the 1955 MLB All-Star Game at Milwaukee County Stadium. Watch the recap of this historic game from rare, HD footage."

The University of Detroit Stadium hosted the first broadcasted Thanksgiving Day football game in 1934, pitting the Detroit Lions against the Chicago Bears and sparking a new tradition.

A simple parking lot pastime has a surprisingly rich history.

Learn how Nero manipulated the Olympic games in 67 AD.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the legendary Indy 500 auto race, opened in 1909. Go behind the scenes at the place where the need for speed is an obsession, and explore the awe-inspiring cars that race there.

Before the term "snowboarding" existed—and at least 80 years before it was an Olympic phenomenon—people were surfing down snowy hills.