The History of Game 7s in the NBA Finals
Game 7 in the NBA Finals. Nothing bigger. Nothing tenser. It's the ultimate stage, and history has plenty to say about it. There have been 19 NBA Finals Game 7s. The home team? They've won 15 of...
How Wayne Gretzky Almost Became a Winnipeg Jet
The greatest player in NHL history almost wore a different jersey. And no - not the Kings, not the Blues, and not the Rangers. Before he ever stepped onto the ice for the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzk...
Who are the Five Goalies That Won the Hart Memorial Trophy and Vezina Trophy in the Same Season?
Goaltenders often take a backseat in MVP conversations. The Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's most valuable player, has historically been dominated by goal-scorers and playmakers. But every s...
No Punts, No Problem: The Night the NFL Changed
When the Buffalo Bills faced off against the San Francisco 49ers on September 13, 1992, nobody knew they were about to witness history. What unfolded that Sunday afternoon at Candlestick Park wasn'...
The Time a Coach Suited Up To Play Goal in the Stanley Cup Finals
In Game 2 of the 1928 Stanley Cup Final, the New York Rangers lost more than just momentum - they lost their goaltender. Starter Lorne Chabot was hit in the eye by a puck early in the second period...
Who Were The Five Youngest Pitchers To Ever Throw a No-Hitter?
Over the course of Major League Baseball, approximately 320 no-hitters have been thrown. It's a fairly rare feat when somebody in their early 20s throws a no-hitter. In fact, pitchers aged 21 and ...
Brian Boucher's Untouchable Shutout Streak
You want consistency? You want a hot hand? You want a brick wall? Look no further than Brian Boucher, who in the 2003-04 season put together one of the most ridiculous goalie streaks in NHL history...
The Day Ernie Nevers Scored 40 Points
On November 28, 1929, at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Ernie Nevers of the Chicago Cardinals delivered a performance that remains unmatched in NFL history. Facing the Chicago Bears, Nevers scored all 40 p...
The "Quit Game": The Night Kobe Bryant Gave Up
Game 7 - win or go home. The Los Angeles Lakers had a 3-1 lead over the Phoenix Suns in the 2006 playoffs. Then they dropped two straight. Suddenly, the pressure was real - and so was the noise aro...
Josh Allen's High School Stats: The Hidden Star at Firebaugh High
Before Josh Allen became one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks, before the first-round draft selection and the highlight-reel plays, he was developing his game in the small farming community of Fireba...
The One NFL Team That Never Changed Its Logo
Think every NFL team has revamped their logo at some point? Almost. But not quite. Every active franchise in the NFL has adjusted their logo in some way - whether it's a complete overhaul or a s...
The New York Giants and Their Perfect Record in NFC Championship Games
The New York Giants don't mess around when it comes to NFC Championship Games. Five appearances. Five wins. No losses. That's not just impressive ' that's legendary stuff. Let's rewind the ta...
The Story of Brock Lesnar's First Ever MMA Fight
Brock Lesnar didn't take the scenic route into MMA. No long amateur career. No slow buildup. He just dove right in. By 2006, Brock Lesnar had already carved out a name for himself in pro wres...
Lightning, Lawn Chairs, and Popcorn: The Iowa-Nevada All-Nighter
On September 17, 2022, Iowa hosted Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in what was supposed to be a forgettable late-night non-conference matchup. Instead, fans got one of the longest, strangest, and most drawn...
The Day Eddie Shore Watched His Ear Get Sewn Back On
Eddie Shore played hard. One of the NHL's earliest stars, he was known for physical play and a high tolerance for pain. But one story stands out, even in a career full of them. In the 1930s, ...
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