Sports

A story about a superhero, a rocket bike and a 40-year mystery that probably won't be solved.

ByJulia Layton

After posting a sensational 72-10 record at the end of the 1995/96 NBA season, it was said that no team would ever top the Chicago Bulls’ dominant record. However, 20 years later, Steve Kerr (who played on that Chicago squad) guided his Golden State Warriors team to an incredible 73-9 record with some breathtaking basketball. […] The post 10 Sports Records That Will Never Be Broken appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

On June 5, people will chase an 8-pound cheese down an absurdly steep hill in England. And it looks really fun.

ByJulia Layton

We love wrestling entrance themes. They help establish characters, set the tone for upcoming matches, and most of all, they’re often really catchy and fun to listen to. Plus, because wrestling is such a high energy atmosphere, they’re great for getting yourself pumped up, whether it’s for some athletic endeavor or just trying to get […] The post 31 Best Entrance Themes In Wrestling History appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

Martial arts are so popular, they spawned an entire movie sub-genre starring some of the most respected martial artists of all time. Regarding this list, it’s a mish-mash. We have several martial artists turned actors, some of whom have passed away but will always be remembered as legends, and some actors who you might not […] The post 11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists appeared first on Goliath.

By James Sheldon

Humans have a highly competitive nature. It’s just in our blood. Every year weirder and wilder sports are invented and new events get added to the Olympic games. But since there are so many people involved in the more common sports and games, competing in them at the highest level is extremely tough, making it […] The post 12 Of The World’s Craziest Competitions That People Actually Sign Up For appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

We recently took a look at some of the most unsportsmanlike moments in sports history, so to restore some faith in the sporting world and humanity, today we are looking at the most sportsmanlike moments ever seen. Whilst these may not be as shocking and, at times, funny as unsportsmanlike moments, it can be fantastic […] The post 10 Amazing Examples Of Great Sportsmanship appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Study shows former college athletes report greater levels of well-being than nonathletes, except financially.

ByDave Roos

There is money in pro wrestling. Thanks to WWE becoming a world-spanning, multi-million dollar giant, there are more opportunities than ever to actually make some money in the business of wrestling. Of course, you’ll have to become a huge star, wrestle for a long time, save your money, or marry into the McMahon family, but […] The post 30 Richest Characters in Wrestling appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

The impact of a high draft pick on a sports franchise is undeniable. Choose wisely, and you're on the championship track. Make the wrong choice, and your franchise can suffer for years, dealing with the repercussions of an unproductive player.

By Jim Halden

Some blame it on the spectators themselves, others on the railing heights.

ByAlison Cooper

All wrestling moves are inherently dangerous. There’s a reason why WWE tells you not to try this at home, after all. But some moves are so dangerous, especially in an era where concussion research and concerns about athlete health are becoming more and more important on a regular basis, that they have actually been banned […] The post 10 Wrestling Moves Banned By WWE appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

Fantasy football is believed to a billion dollar, recession proof industry. Each year, millions of people from all over the world join fantasy football leagues with the hopes of finding a hobby, keeping in touch with friends, or finding an excuse to do absolutely nothing for 17 Sundays a year. Today, we’ll look at five […] The post 5 Ways To Not Suck At Fantasy Football appeared first on Goliath.

By Devon Taylor (@DevonTaylor113)

You can have the greatest technical wrestling match in history, but if nobody cares, then was it truly great? Traditionally, the best matches have benefited from great promos, as the involved wrestlers used their words to set up a match in which they would then use more physical means. It used to be a big […] The post The 10 Greatest Wrestling Promos Of All-Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

运动是一个巨大的人类文化的一部分,和佛r centuries people have invented new sports as pastimes. Football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and tennis are a few of the more mainstream sports, but there are hundreds of different ones that are played all around the world. Many of these are old, traditional sports, whilst […] The post The 10 Strangest Sports In The World appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

With fame and fortune, athletes will often find themselves surrounded by women. Most of the time, athletes live a life that is centered around their sport, but many athletes also find the time to make the most of their celebrity status. Throughout sports, there are some athletes that have had a shocking amount of children […] The post The Athletes With The Most Children appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Miniature golf is a classic family outing and beach vacation tradition. It's almost like a cartoon version of regular golf. Who would come up with such an idea?

ByDebra Ronca

Soccer is a low scoring game, which means that when a goal is scored it is time to celebrate. This includes the goalscorer, and the adrenaline and excitement often causes hilarious, bizarre and eccentric celebrations. Sometimes their celebration will be pre-planned and well choreographed, many players see it as the perfect excuse to show some […] The post The 12 Best Soccer Goal Celebrations of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

OK, fine. Referees and umpires are human beings who make human mistakes. But why do they always have to make their human mistakes against our team? Here are 10 bad sports calls we're still debating.

ByDave Roos

The cost of hosting the Olympic Games has risen astronomically, but some cities are willing to foot the bill in exchange for increased tourism and better infrastructure. But what happens when it doesn't pay off? Here are 10 cautionary tales.

ByLaurie L. Dove

Baseball: It seems so deceptively simple. And then you try to explain it to someone who's not familiar with the game. And then you get even crazier and start ranting about the fourth out in a sport that's supposed to have only three.

ByNicholas Gerbis

Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way for Robinson's momentous breakthrough.

ByChris Opfer

Who's on first? And how did he get there? Believe it or not, there are dozens of ways for baseball players to get to first base.

ByLaurie L. Dove

Baseball is a game of inches, and umpires hold the tape measure. Sometimes they succeed, other times not. When they don't, it's not hyperbole to say that umpires are perhaps the most vilified people in sports.

ByJohn Perritano

This is one of those rituals with a dozen different "surefire" recipes. We'll look at what really works – and what's only half-baked – when it comes to breaking in a baseball glove.

ByJulia Layton