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Those old pairs of Air Jordans in your basement, attic, or garage could potentially be worth thousands to collectors—especially if they were worn by “His Airness.”

Which teams could have been the Spirit, the Unicorns, and the White Wing Doves? You might be surprised by the origins of some of the NBA's most popular teams.

From 'On the Origins of Sports: The Early History and Original Rules of Everybody’s Favorite Games.'

Athletes are embracing a new kind of performance enhancer.

Those black lines do more than give a basketball its distinctive look—they actually make the sport easier to play.

The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.

Whether you’re playing a game of basketball or watching one, you want to sound like a pro. These slang terms will help.

The search is on for the next Buddy. Submit your golden retriever’s video and join the legacy of the beloved Air Bud franchise.

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Breaking down the origins of the name you’ll hear during this year’s Winter Olympics.

These strange-sounding rules can determine medals, rankings, and Olympic legacies.

Breaking down the history of the popular term in figure skating, most notably seen during the Olympics.

These tear-jerking Super Bowl commercials turned seconds of screen time into national experiences that made millions of viewers reach for tissues between plays.

Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, we’re looking back at the Patriots’ history in the championship.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in two co-hosting cities, and you’re not the only one wondering why that is.

From death spiral to twizzle, you might not be familiar with these figure skating terms. Brush up on your sports jargon this Winter Olympics.

These strange sports reveal just how different the early Olympic Games were from what we watch today.

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