For the first time in over 30 years, the team owners in Major League Baseball have imposed a lockout on the players. This is the first work stoppage in 26 years since a players’ strike in 1994 that led to the cancellation of the World Series and lasted until April of the following year. The two […]
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Eggs Manske: The Last NFL Player To Not Wear A Helmet
The thought of football without helmets is enough to make even the toughest fans squirm. With all we know about head injuries and the prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among football players today, it seems wild to think about playing the sport without a helmet. While many players would step onto the field helmetless […]
A Deeper Dive & Explanation Of Flagrant Fouls In The NBA
In Sunday night’s matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Detroit Pistons, Nets star Kevin Durant continued his streak of high-scoring play—and aggression on the court. With an average of 28.5 points per game, Durant ranks among the top scorers in the league. However, he also has a reputation for being hot-headed in competition, and […]
NBA Opening Night Offers A Preview Into Upcoming Season
On Tuesday night, the NBA kicked off the 2021-2022 season with two high-profile matchups. In this topsy-turvy year of sports, the beginning of a new season comes just three months after the NBA championship game in July. That quick turnaround has been exciting for fans, especially with the new season starting off with games featuring […]
Team USA Wins The Ryder Cup. An Overview Of The Ryder Cup History
The United States won the 43rd Ryder Cup at the conclusion of this weekend’s matchup with Europe. The U.S. Ryder Cup team celebrated with a decisive 19-9 win over their rivals from across the pond. Team USA didn’t lose a session for the first time in 44 years, and the 19-9 final score broke the record for […]
What Does It Mean To Get Plunked In Baseball? The History Behind Beanballs
A wild pitch is one thing. But what if a pitcher purposefully hits a batter? That appears to be what happened last Thursday in a matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox. In the top of the ninth, White Sox pitcher Mike Wright threw two pitches that barely missed hitting Angels […]
What Is A Fourth Down Conversion—And When Should Teams Go For It?
The fourth down makes for some of the most exciting moments in many football games. It’s a time when the coach’s decision can have a make-or-break impact on the game. As players take their positions, fans wait with bated breath to see what happens. Will they punt? Are they setting up for a field goal attempt? Or will they […]
How Do Baseball Players Get In The Hall Of Fame?
This week, former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Larry Walker of the Colorado Rockies and Ted Simmons of the St. Louis Cardinals. The three players had been selected for the 2020 Hall of Fame class, but last year’s ceremony was postponed due to the pandemic. With plenty […]
All About Baseball’s Exclusive Home Run Clubs, Including The 40-20 Club
On Saturday night, MLB star Shohei Ohtani added yet another feather to his proverbial cap. The Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter achieved his 20th stolen base of the season in a matchup against the San Diego Padres. Because Ohtani had already notched 41 home runs in 2021 going into Saturday’s game, that placed him squarely […]
Why Roughing The Passer Is One Of The NFL’s Most Controversial Rules
In Saturday’s preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills, there was a hit so big that it made headlines. It was the fourth quarter, and newly signed Bears quarterback Justin Fields had just received the ball off the snap. As he looked up for a pass, only a couple second passed before Bills’ linebacker […]
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