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13 Complete Facts About Jerry Maguire

6. Renée Zellweger didn’t know how to say the “hello” line.

Watch a Man's Face Ripple as a Soccer Ball Hits It in Slow Motion

Talk about a painfully fascinating stunt.

16 Heavy-Hitting Facts About the Rocky Movies

If it were up to studio executives, Burt Reynolds might have been Rocky, and he would have died in 1990.

10 Winning Facts About Hoosiers

2. Jack Nicholson really wanted to play the coach, and thinks the film would've been bigger had he starred in it.

The Cruel Fate of MLB's "Winning" Indians Apparel

The team's abandoned championship shirts and hats are headed to a bad place.

The Chicago Tribune Shares Their Cover From the 1908 Cubs Win

The perfect way to celebrate the end of a 108-year-old curse.

Tom Berenger and Charlie Sheen in 'Major League' (1989).

10 Wild Facts About 'Major League'

Although there have been hundreds of baseball movies over the years, few have resonated so strongly with fans and players alike as 1989's 'Major League.'

5 Things That Supposedly Cursed the Cubs

In advance of tonight's first World Series game, let's take a look back at the things Cubbies fans think prevented their team from winning for more than 100 years.

The Team That Boycotted the World Series

Calling off the World Series was a two-man job.

15 Colorful Facts About Varsity Blues

Chris Klein could have been the one who didn't want his father's life, but he was too tall.

The Japanese Baseball Team Cursed by the Ghost of Colonel Sanders

Yes, the KFC guy.

Long-Distance Swimmer to Attempt Pacific Ocean Crossing

This is Benoît Lecomte's third attempt at the feat.

5 Virtual Running Clubs That Will Get You Moving

Feel like the only thing that would motivate you to run is a Dementor hot on your heels? You're in luck.

Meet “The Iron Nun,” an 86-Year-Old Ironman Athlete

She competed in her first Iron Man at the age of 65.

The Science of How The Wave Is Performed at Sporting Events

It usually has a width of about 15 seats, one study found.

Bill Murray Has Launched His Own Golf Clothing Line

The actor wants to make the sport a little less stuffy.

15 Major Facts About Little League Baseball

It all began with a game of catch...

Texas Man Enters Gum Company's Contest 60 Years Late, Wins Prize

Darwin Day, 70, is now the proud owner of a brand-new Louisville slugger glove.

15 Facts About Football’s Early Days

Though what would become known as the NFL was formed on August 20, 1920, the roots of American-style football date back well over a century.

Professional Cyclists Share 8 Tips for Biking Safely

Staying safe on your ride is pretty simple as long as you’re paying attention.

The new game of badminton, circa 1874. Getty

The Original Names of 10 Sports

If history hadn't changed, we would be watching Gabrielle Reece dominate Mintonette, Tony Hawk would be a leader in the world of sidewalk surfing, and Forrest Gump would have been an amazing wiff waff player.

7 Adaptive Sports Technologies You'll See at the Paralympic Games

Take a look at the adaptive sports equipment and assistive technology featured in this year's Paralympic Games.

14 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Sports Mascots

Yes, they can get fleas.

Olympian Publicly Thanks First Grader for Returning Stolen Gold Medal

Being a Good Samaritan pays off.

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