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Muhammad Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ Fight Worn Everlast Boxing Trunks Head to Auction
These shorts could be yours for a cool $4 million.
Why Football and Thanksgiving Have Always Gone Together
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and of course football. Have you ever wondered why football games have become synonymous with Thanksgiving? It's a tradition that has been around for almost a century and has become an integral part of the holiday. After a long day of cooking and…
Kobe Bryant’s Naismith Hall of Fame Exhibit Was Designed by His Wife Vanessa
After more than a year of waiting, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame finally inducted their class of 2020. There were more than a few worthy inductees, but the spotlight was on the posthumous induction of the man, the myth, the Black Mamba himself, Kobe Bryant. The fourth-highest scorer…
MLB Collaborated With Ralph Lauren for a Stylish New Line of Team Gear
The brand Ralph Lauren is one that requires absolutely no introduction because the American, multi-billion dollar enterprise has been innovating for more than half a century. What you might not know is that the man himself Ralph Lauren is a huge fan of America's pastime and, despite the fact he's…
Uball Is a New Version of Basketball You Can Play Anywhere
When it comes to recreation that doubles as a good workout, there are few things better pick-up games of basketball. But what if there's no hoop around or available? Enter Uball, a new version of basketball that removes dribbling in favor of playing it almost anywhere. Uball is a portable…
History’s Most Dangerous Games
Sports today are tame by history’s standards. Ancient societies didn’t seem to think twice about spending blood and lives in the pursuit of great athletic entertainment. People have been hacked, poked, drowned, punched, cut, smashed, and skied to death, all in some of history’s greatest games. The good news, depending…
9 Minor League Ballparks You Should Catch a Game At
Whether you're recalling a memory with your dad or helping your kids create memories of their own, there's nothing like taking in a ballgame with your loved ones. The event is filled with the atmosphere of friendly competition and the smell of hot dogs, beer, and peanuts that makes a…
The Best Boxing Movies Ever Made
When you need the motivation to get off the couch and go kick some ass, nothing does the trick quite like a good boxing movie. People duking it out for a righteous cause always gets us thinking about what we can do with a little gumption. Even if you’re not…
Inside Nokona, the Last American Baseball Glove Manufacturer
America's pastime may be dying a slow death. Perhaps in this age of instant gratification, a languid game that requires patience and bags of sunflower seeds just isn't fast enough. Nokona, a small company on the outskirts of Dallas, however, isn't giving up on baseball. The manufacturer makes baseball gloves,…
ESPNU Is Becoming ESPN8 ‘The Ocho’ for One Day
In case you haven't brushed up on your Dodgeball recently, ESPN8 "The Ocho" is the sports network "bringing you the finest in seldom seen sports." On August 8 (more appropriately, 8/8, or next Tuesday if you don't feel like looking at a calendar) ESPN is bringing the fictional network to…
The Olympics May Soon Have Shareable Medals
No athlete reaches his ultimate potential alone. There are coaches, family members, friends, and training partners that all play a part in that journey. With that in mind, Philippe Starck went ahead and designed a medal that any victorious Olympian could share with those most important to him. Each can…
How Table Tennis Balls are Made
Pingsider is a web video series put out by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) that chronicles interesting aspects of the sport. In this episode, they travel to Double Happiness (DHS) in Shanghai, China, to learn how table tennis balls are made. Stacks and stacks of boxes of plastic discs…
Pigalle Made Another Colorful Basketball Court
Remember Pigalle's colorful basketball court on the Rue Duperré in Paris? They're back at it again with another colorful collaboration with the team from Ill-Studio. The new court is situated in the same space between Paris apartments they used the first time around, but everything from the hoops to the walls…
Mayweather vs. McGregor – ‘180 Million Dollar Dance’ Trailer
On August 26, one of the most anticipated fights that will ever happen goes down in Las Vegas with Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally squaring off against Conor McGregor. The Mayweather vs. McGregor 180 Million Dollar Dance trailer is a collection of clips and snippets tied together by Mike Fight Promo with…
Reigning Champ One for One Soccer Balls
The last time we talked about Reigning Champ, they had teamed up with Spalding to produce a limited edition run of basketballs as part of their "One for One" program, which gives back to community sports programs in North America. Now they're doing One for One Soccer Balls. Reigning Champ…
