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The Remarkable Life Of Duke Kahanamoku, The Olympic Swimmer And Surfing Icon

In the early 20th century, Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Duke Kahanamoku held surfing exhibitions around the world, popularizing the sport in California and Australia.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 18, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Duke Kahanamoku, The Olympic Swimmer And Surfing Icon

In the early 20th century, Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Duke Kahanamoku held surfing exhibitions around the world, popularizing the sport in California and Australia.

By Austin Harvey • June 18, 2025

The Discovery Of The World’s Oldest Known Soccer Pitch In Scotland Is Changing The Narrative Of Where The Sport Was Invented

It is widely accepted that modern soccer first emerged in England in the mid-19th century, but new evidence from an old Scottish farm suggests the sport was being played regularly in the area more than 200 years earlier.

By Austin Harvey • May 21, 2025

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The Discovery Of The World’s Oldest Known Soccer Pitch In Scotland Is Changing The Narrative Of Where The Sport Was Invented

It is widely accepted that modern soccer first emerged in England in the mid-19th century, but new evidence from an old Scottish farm suggests the sport was being played regularly in the area more than 200 years earlier.

By Austin Harvey • May 21, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Desiree Washington, The Teen Beauty Queen Raped By Mike Tyson

On July 19, 1991, boxer Mike Tyson invited Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old contestant in the Miss Black America pageant, to his Indianapolis hotel room and raped her when she refused his sexual advances.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 27, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Desiree Washington, The Teen Beauty Queen Raped By Mike Tyson

On July 19, 1991, boxer Mike Tyson invited Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old contestant in the Miss Black America pageant, to his Indianapolis hotel room and raped her when she refused his sexual advances.

By Amber Morgan • January 27, 2025

A Rare Gold Medal From The 1904 Olympics In St. Louis Just Sold For Over $500,000 At Auction

Fred Schule won the medal for the 110-meter hurdle event at the 1904 Olympic Games, which were fraught with controversy.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 24, 2025

A Rare Gold Medal From The 1904 Olympics In St. Louis Just Sold For Over $500,000 At Auction

Fred Schule won the medal for the 110-meter hurdle event at the 1904 Olympic Games, which were fraught with controversy.

By Amber Morgan • January 24, 2025

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 17, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • November 17, 2024

33 Sun-Soaked Photos That Capture The Golden Era Of Surfing

These vintage pictures will transport you back to the beaches and the big waves of the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 3, 2024

33 Sun-Soaked Photos That Capture The Golden Era Of Surfing

These vintage pictures will transport you back to the beaches and the big waves of the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • October 3, 2024

The Tumultuous Life Of D.J. Hernandez, The Older Brother Of NFL Star-Turned-Murderer Aaron Hernandez

D.J. Hernandez once tried to understand how his younger brother Aaron went down such a dark path — then, he found himself in trouble of his own.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 17, 2024

The Tumultuous Life Of D.J. Hernandez, The Older Brother Of NFL Star-Turned-Murderer Aaron Hernandez

D.J. Hernandez once tried to understand how his younger brother Aaron went down such a dark path — then, he found himself in trouble of his own.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 17, 2024

Aaron Hernandez’s Disturbing Descent From NFL Star To Convicted Murderer

Raised in an abusive household in Bristol, Connecticut, Aaron Hernandez became a star in the NFL — and may have murdered multiple people in the early 2010s.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 25, 2024

Aaron Hernandez’s Disturbing Descent From NFL Star To Convicted Murderer

Raised in an abusive household in Bristol, Connecticut, Aaron Hernandez became a star in the NFL — and may have murdered multiple people in the early 2010s.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 25, 2024

How Did Aaron Hernandez Die? Inside The Shocking Story Of His Suicide

On April 19, 2017, Aaron Hernandez died by suicide inside his Massachusetts jail cell — but what caused the former football star to take his own life?

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 23, 2024

How Did Aaron Hernandez Die? Inside The Shocking Story Of His Suicide

On April 19, 2017, Aaron Hernandez died by suicide inside his Massachusetts jail cell — but what caused the former football star to take his own life?

By Marco Margaritoff • July 23, 2024

Odin Lloyd: The Semi-Pro Football Player Killed By Aaron Hernandez

NFL star Aaron Hernandez murdered Odin Lloyd in North Attleborough, Massachusetts on June 17, 2013 — but chilling questions about his motive remain.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 22, 2024

Odin Lloyd: The Semi-Pro Football Player Killed By Aaron Hernandez

NFL star Aaron Hernandez murdered Odin Lloyd in North Attleborough, Massachusetts on June 17, 2013 — but chilling questions about his motive remain.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 22, 2024