The Disappearance of Diedrich Knickerbocker: How Washington Irving’s Clever Hoax Named the New York Knicks
‘Knickerbocker’ has many meanings. Without Washington Irving, it would likely only have one.
‘Knickerbocker’ has many meanings. Without Washington Irving, it would likely only have one.
When Muhammad Ali returned to the ring after three years in exile, a team of thieves took the opportunity to steal more than $1 million from fans in a brazen armed robbery. A series about the heist hits Peacock September 5.
Before it became a cultural phenomenon, Budweiser’s “Wassup” ad started as a short film.
Those giant foam fingers you wave in the air at sporting events might seem to tower over the crowd, but they actually have a pretty humble origin story.
Here are 20 fun bits of Olympics slang, from diving’s ‘bingo’ to gymnastics’ ‘twisties.’
The German national soccer team was looking for shoes to wear in the shower to prevent athlete’s foot. Adidas founder Adi Dassler offered an innovative solution: shower shoes.
Synchronized swimming now goes by the name ‘artistic swimming.’ Here's why.
Volleyball doesn’t have goalkeepers, but it does have liberos—and the rules are a little different for them.
There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.
The big paper tags seen on Olympic track and field athletes are both high-tech tracking devices and sentimental souvenirs.
No, they can’t pick their own anthem for their medal ceremony.
Here’s why high-level field hockey competitions keep the turf nice and watered.
The amount of gold in Olympic medals is regulated, and there’s a lot less than there used to be.
Richard Norris Williams dreamed of being a tennis great. The ‘Titanic’ nearly cost him his legs.
Beach volleyball's hand signals are a handy way for a blocker to clue their teammate into their next move.
There's a reason why two caps are better than one.
Fencing body cords aren't a safety measure.
Learn the science behind the most advanced swimming pools out there.
Condoms in the Olympic Village have been a tradition—and a public health service—since 1988.
It's to get the blood flowing—or is it?
In events where success or failure can be measured in tiny increments, it’s not surprising athletes will turn to any potential advantage. But does cupping actually work?
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, intended the rings to represent nations “united by Olympism.”
This year, the Olympic torch made a symbolic journey from Greece to Paris for the Summer Games.
America is the only country that refuses to do so.