sports

The Death Of O.J. Simpson, The Former Football Star Whose Life Was Filled With Controversy

O.J. Simpson died from cancer on April 10, 2024 — nearly 30 years after he was accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 1, 2025

The Death Of O.J. Simpson, The Former Football Star Whose Life Was Filled With Controversy

O.J. Simpson died from cancer on April 10, 2024 — nearly 30 years after he was accused of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

By Austin Harvey • October 1, 2025

The Controversial Story Of Marge Schott, The Trailblazing Cincinnati Reds Owner Who Became Infamous For Her Racism

The first woman to own and operate a major league team, Marge Schott tarnished her legacy with her frequent use of racial slurs, her antisemitic views, and her apparent admiration of Adolf Hitler.

By Ainsley Brown • Sep 28, 2025

The Controversial Story Of Marge Schott, The Trailblazing Cincinnati Reds Owner Who Became Infamous For Her Racism

The first woman to own and operate a major league team, Marge Schott tarnished her legacy with her frequent use of racial slurs, her antisemitic views, and her apparent admiration of Adolf Hitler.

By Ainsley Brown • September 28, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, The Polish Man Who Survived Auschwitz By Winning Boxing Matches

During his time at Auschwitz, Tadeusz Pietrzykowski boxed for the guards' entertainment, earning extra food and privileges which he shared with his fellow prisoners.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 18, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, The Polish Man Who Survived Auschwitz By Winning Boxing Matches

During his time at Auschwitz, Tadeusz Pietrzykowski boxed for the guards' entertainment, earning extra food and privileges which he shared with his fellow prisoners.

By Austin Harvey • September 18, 2025

The Life And Death Of Alfonso De Portago, The Spanish Aristocrat Who Was Killed While Racing His Ferrari

On May 12, 1957, 28-year-old Alfonso de Portago violently crashed the Ferrari he was driving in Italy's Mille Miglia race, killing himself, his co-driver, and nine bystanders.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 5, 2025

The Life And Death Of Alfonso De Portago, The Spanish Aristocrat Who Was Killed While Racing His Ferrari

On May 12, 1957, 28-year-old Alfonso de Portago violently crashed the Ferrari he was driving in Italy's Mille Miglia race, killing himself, his co-driver, and nine bystanders.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 5, 2025

Bullies, Reform School, And Street Fighting: How Mike Tyson’s Childhood Turned Him Into A Boxing Champion

Mike Tyson's childhood was spent in a rough part of Brooklyn, where he was harassed by neighborhood bullies and eventually sent to reform school — where he learned how to box.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 19, 2025

Bullies, Reform School, And Street Fighting: How Mike Tyson’s Childhood Turned Him Into A Boxing Champion

Mike Tyson's childhood was spent in a rough part of Brooklyn, where he was harassed by neighborhood bullies and eventually sent to reform school — where he learned how to box.

By Austin Harvey • July 19, 2025

Ancient Roman Boxing Gloves Discovered At Hadrian’s Wall

The gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to ever be discovered.

By Katie Serena • Jul 9, 2025

Ancient Roman Boxing Gloves Discovered At Hadrian’s Wall

The gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to ever be discovered.

By Katie Serena • July 9, 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 • 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

News

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