History of Sports

In 2003, Munster County crafted one of the greatest stories ever told on the paddock. One game to make the knockout stage - an impossible mountain to climb.

Ivan Abadjiev, a Bulgarian weightlifting coach, single-handedly changed the coventional thinking of competitive weightlifting during the 1960s and onwards. His proteges went on to win championships at all levels of international tournaments.

Both are wrestling, but things are played differently back then in the Ancient Greece.

From its humble beginnings in the woods of the Old South to the high bank ovals and road courses of the present day, one thing seems to remain constant in NASCAR—its funding source. Enjoy this brief history of NASCAR's marketing over the years.

The life and fights of Johann Rukeli Trollmann, a Sinti boxer who stood up in the face of an oppressive regime to fight for his people.

Widzew Lodz - the story of one of the best Polish football clubs, one of two which played in UEFA Chempions League.

Classic Women's Pro Wrestling, the ladies that blazed the trail for today's WWE Divas and TNA Knockouts.

The 1950s was a great time for a kid to be a Milwaukee Braves fan. How could you not delight watching all-stars like Warren Spahn, Eddie Matthews, and Hank Aaron at Milwaukee County Stadium or on TV!

Latvia's football team achieved its most significant result in a playoff against Turkey that culminated with a berth at Euro 2004. Relive the road to the dramatic second leg in Turkey that spawned Latvia's golden generation.

In 2008, Argentina successfully defended its Olympic title it won in Athens while 15 other nations participated in the month-long tournament. We look back at how each team did on that journey.

Nothing can be more special for a goalkeeper than scoring a goal in a match, especially when so much is as stake. We revisit notable goalkeepers whos scored the most pivotal goals - from club and country, regardless of gender.

Up until 2004, the golden goal was one method used to break ties in extra time. We look back at a decade of goals that shaped football and the many countries and players involved in them.

In 2016, Lerkendal Stadion hosted the UEFA Super Cup, the first time a Norwegian stadium hosted a major club final. We look at previous events that unfolded here, primarily since 1985.

Liquid rituals have become an integral part of today's sports victory celebrations. Some fans applaud them. Some don't. Who is responsible for these milk-drinking and liquid shower traditions?

There were very few opportunities for girls to play baseball until a 1974 court ruling ended Little League's ban.

Dignified, Strong, Tall and Strong-looking African Man-Figure-Sculpture As an African people, all round the globe, for more than 2000 years, we have faced oppression, depression and repression, and these today have intensified immensely. So that,...

This is a paper I wrote for a Sports Management class at IU on the impact of sports in the world. It's a little longer of a read, but let me know what you guys think!

Double Dutch comprises a history that spans thousands of years, from China and Africa to New York City. A major fast food chain and three incredible men brought the game into the 21st century as an international phenomenon and a full blown sports craze with a reality show in Japan.