Just say the word “Madden” and football comes to mind. John Madden is a cultural icon, whether it’s from his time as a Super Bowl-winning coach for the Oakland Raiders, his many years as America’s favorite NFL broadcaster or his incredibly popular video game franchise. Simply known as Madden, the video game bearing his name […]
Soccer In No Man’s Land: The Christmas Truce Of 1914
For weeks, the rain had drenched the frigid battlefield. Weary young soldiers along the Western Front sat huddled in muddy trenches, hiding from bullets that tore through the cold air. The world they once knew was far away, now only a mirage of memories and packages from home. In this harsh new reality, it was […]
Hungary Vs. Soviet Union: The Blood In The Water Match Of 1956
Nestled high in the mountains outside of Budapest, the Hungarian water polo team could only watch as plumes of smoke that rose in the distance marked the beginning of a revolution. A battle for freedom raged on below as their countrymen clashed with communist forces that had invaded their country. As Russian tanks rode through […]
What To Know About MLB’s First Lockout On Players Since 1990
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 […]
The Story Behind America’s NFL On Thanksgiving Day Football Tradition
Football and Thanksgiving go together like, well, turkey and gravy. The idea stretches all the way back to the very beginnings of football itself, and leads to an origin story about how Thanksgiving Day helped the NFL become an American institution. But, to start with the most pressing question: Why does the NFL schedule games […]
