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20 Memorable Facts About the 'Miracle on Ice'

The USA Team celebrates their 4-3 victory over Russia in the semi-final of the Ice Hockey event at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.

20 Memorable Facts About the 'Miracle on Ice'

What Happens to the Losing Team's Pre-Printed Championship Shirts?

Patrick Mahomes congratulates Tom Brady after Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

What Happens to the Losing Team's Pre-Printed Championship Shirts?

55 Super Facts About the Super Bowl

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55 Super Facts About the Super Bowl

The Past 20 Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Ranked From Best to Worst

Beyoncé and Bruno Mars performing at Super Bowl halftime in 2016.

The Past 20 Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Ranked From Best to Worst

Why Do Quarterbacks Say 'Hut'?

Screaming out "gimme!" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

The Time Hank Aaron’s Bodyguard Didn’t Shoot

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The Ebony Anglers Are Changing the Face of Competitive Fishing

The Ebony Anglers are helping to redefine competitive fishing.

Low Blow: How Can Martial Artists Get Hit in the Crotch Without Getting Hurt?

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10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in January

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6 Surprising Facts About Boxing Day

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Neil Leifer's Boxing Celebrates 60 Years of Fight Photography

Sonny Liston (L) and Muhammad Ali (R) duke it out in 1964 in one of photographer Neil Leifer's legendary photos.

10 Amazing Facts About Bruce Lee On His 80th Birthday

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Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?

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From Ear to Eternity: When Mike Tyson Bit Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield (L) and Mike Tyson (R) compete in their rematch in Las Vegas on June 28, 1997. The bout would make sports history.

50 Years of Monday Night Football's Memorable Theme Music

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A Deaf Football Team Invented the Huddle—Then Stopped Using It

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