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How Baseball Owners Made Their Fortunes
Baseball season is finally here, so let's take a look at the people profiting from $16 stadium beers.
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The Stories Behind 12 Seemingly Obvious Baseball Rules
Sure, these rules seem obvious—but in days past, they were challenged enough that officials added them to the rulebooks anyway.
Why Did the Dodgers and Giants Leave New York?
In 1957, the face of New York baseball was forever changed when the Giants and Dodgers—two teams that had been playing in the Big Apple since the late 1800s—abandoned the city for California. To this day, their relocation remains a touchy subject to longt
How the Lansing Lugnuts Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Winston-Salem Dash Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
A Brief History of Jersey Sponsorship
Yesterday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the move to put sponsorship patches on team jerseys is "inevitable." Here are some of the more interesting jersey sponsors over the years.
How the San Antonio Missions Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Richmond Flying Squirrels Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
Why is Delaware's Mascot a Fighting Blue Hen?
The image of a hen, fighting or otherwise, is not really evocative of strength, or intimidation, or any other attributes sports teams aspire to embody.
How the Fort Wayne TinCaps Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Albuquerque Isotopes Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Las Vegas 51s Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Akron RubberDucks Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
9 Wild Moments from Winter Olympics History
If the Olympic Committee handed out medals for unpredictable moments, these ones would have scored gold.
7 Great Sports Cheers And Jeers From Around The World
Why Do Speed Skaters Use Such Weird Ice Skates?
If you watch the speed skaters during this year’s Winter Olympics, you’ll certainly notice something strange about the footwear they’re sporting. With a hinged blade that moves independently from the boot, modern speed skates look nothing like hockey or f
8 Winter Olympics Demo Sports
The Olympics have long made both room and time to include “demonstration sports” during their run. These sports are played for promotional purposes and some eventually become official Olympic events.
4 Curling Controversies
For anyone who has ever accused curling of not being a real sport, take a look at the controversies that the curlers' competitiveness breeds.
The History of the Olympics, According to Wheaties Boxes
Little Mikey may not like it, but Wheaties has got game
12 Events That Will Debut at This Year's Olympics
These additions bring the total number of events to 98 overall in 15 disciplines in 7 separate sports. Here are 12 new events that the International Olympic Committee approved for the XXII Olympic Winter Games.
19 Super Facts for Your Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl is a really long game. If there's a lull in the conversation, you can toss out some of these facts.
10 Super Stats From @ESPNStatsInfo
As you'd expect, they've been cranking out a lot of Super Bowl stuff. Here are a few highlights.
10 Things You Didn't Know About the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Over 100 million people watch the Super Bowl each year ... and some of them don't give a flying pigskin about football. Here are some facts to tide them over until halftime.