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Inside This Year's Olympic Torch
YouTubers saw through an authentic Olympic torch to see what's inside.
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No Thanks: Why Denver Turned Down the '76 Olympics
What could be cooler than spending two weeks as the center of the world's attention? If you lived in Denver in the 1970s, your answer would have been "all kinds of things."
The Olympic Sprinter Who Nearly Lost Her Medals Because of Her Autopsy
The woman once regarded as the world's greatest female athlete spent her life—and death—trapped between identities.
When Kerri Strug Made Olympic History In 1996
The Russian women's gymnastics team hadn't been defeated in 48 years. To do it, Kerri Strug had to jump with a torn ankle.
Which Country Has the Most Olympic Medals—and Whose Are Worth the Most?
This chart shows the count and value of gold, silver, and bronze medals won by 50 countries.
What 10 Previous Olympic Venues Look Like Today
What happens to Olympic stadiums and venues once the games are over?
The Legendary Ray Kroc Tirade That Almost Made the Padres Quit
The public address microphone is for the public address announcer only. Even if you run McDonald's.
Mathematicians Have Developed an Equation for the Perfect Climbing Rope
The theoretical cord wouldn't just break a climber's fall—it would also brake it.
12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Olympic Athletes
Medals are great, but what about all of the free McDonald's and dental work that comes with being an Olympic athlete?
Watch a Congolese Man Make a Soccer Ball From Scraps
Some children in Africa don't have access to rubber soccer balls, but they still manage to play their favorite sport.
Female Knights Can Now Joust at British Castles
A 1000-year-old tradition has been updated.
12 Sporty Facts About Adidas
Only one brand has ties to the 1936 Olympics and the 2017 commercial space race.
The Pro Wrestler Who Fought Segregation in 1950s Memphis
"Sputnik" Monroe drew record crowds for his matches—and insisted they not be separated by race.
6 Pro Sports Teams That Considered Moving to Las Vegas
Sin City has been waiting a long time for a pro team to call its own.
10 Fascinating Sports Documentaries
Baseball's Golden Ticket: The MLB Lifetime Pass
If you'd use it, you'll probably never be one of the people who gets it. (And in some cases, you wouldn't want to be.)
Introducing ‘Broomgate,’ the Latest Controversy to Hit Professional Curling
A new line of high-tech brooms is leaving many cold.
Muhammad Ali’s Strangest Fight
Ali fought a Japanese exhibition match in 1976 that was anything but entertaining.
Who Is Tommy John, and Why Is There a Surgery Named After Him?
The short answer: A grown man who wasn't afraid to get involved with Silly Putty.
Met Museum to Display Hundreds of Early American Baseball Cards
Items in the 400-piece collection date back to the 1800s.
11 Hard-Hitting Facts About Reggie Jackson
The "Mr. October" nickname started as a sarcastic comment from a teammate.
8 Early Criticisms of Stephen Curry That Sound Absurd in Retrospect
'He probably is never going to end up being a star in the league.'
Puma Built a Speedy Self-Driving Robot to Help Athletes Train
Would you perform better with this four-wheeled gadget at your side?
15 Corker Cricket Terms, Deciphered
On May 6, 1751, the first U.S. cricket match was recorded. In honor of that game, and to decipher some of the seemingly complex intricacies for the uninitiated, check out these 15 corker cricket terms.