When it comes to sports, a lot of the 1990s decade was defined by changes. In the world of basketball, Michael Jordan was the next big thing after Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. There were also quite a lot of firsts, with racial barriers being broken down by the likes of Tiger … Read more
When it comes to sports, Africa stands proud of its history. Football is undoubtedly a popular game with fans all around the world. From Europe to Africa, you wouldn’t find a single place where there are no football players and fans. Football in Africa is a topic worth talking about; with its … Read more
Basketball is one of the most popular sports played widely in Africa. It is the second most popular sport in the continent, next only to football. It is most prevalent in countries like Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Senegal, etc. Figures such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo have played an instrumental … Read more
Cricket is one of the most played and well-known sports in South Africa and different parts of the world. The sport is loved throughout different parts of the world and is currently ranked as one of the top two most popular sports. South Africa has had a unique history with cricket and … Read more
Football is an important sport for fans in many countries all over the world. The World Cup for this sport is viewed by millions, even by those whose countries aren’t even a part of it. Of course, it is the football players who make the game so existing, especially when we … Read more
Badminton is an ancient game that has been around for centuries. Over the years it has become one of the most popular sports in the world. With that being said, many people wonder how it all started and where does the game gets its name from? In simple words, badminton has a … Read more
Tennis rackets were not used until the 14th century when a game called Real or Royal Tennis was introduced. At the time, a tennis racket was basically a wooden frame made with strings of gut. Although many credit Italy for the invention of the tennis racket but in reality, it was Northern … Read more
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in the history of mankind. According to the earliest records, humans were found competing and protecting each other by wearing a special material on their hands in around 1500 BC. Over the years, boxing gloves have gone through major phases of development. However, unlike many … Read more
Gold is one of the oldest sports in history. The game requires hitting a golf ball using a golf club. However, it was like that always. Back in the day, different types of sticks and techniques were used to hit the ball. With that being said, the rules and regulations differed too. … Read more
The hockey stick is one of the most evolving pieces of equipment. There was a time when hockey sticks were simply made from wood and then later incorporated curves. However, today hockey sticks have turned into high-performance composite sticks. It might seem a simple equipment from the outside but its history is … Read more
One of the most iconic and controversial sporting events that occurred in the 1980s was the Pine Tar Incident, which was also known as the Pine Tar Game. It was a debatable incident in 1983 during an American League baseball game that was played between the New York Yankees and the Kansas … Read more
Mike Tyson is among the most popular professional boxer in the world who competed from 1985 to 2005. He was nicknamed Iron Mike and Kid Dynamite during his early career and was later known as the Baddest Man on the Planet. He is considered among the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. … Read more
There has been a lot of sporting events that happened in the past, but one of the most iconic in the 1980s was Greg LeMond’s comeback to win the 1989 Tour de France. Back in that time, LeMond came back from nearly dying after a hunting accident. The doubled-down to rally from … Read more
The fight between Larry Holmes and Muhammad Ali was billed as “The Last Hurrah.” It was a professional boxing session that was held in Las Vegas on October 2, 1980. The fight was for the WBC Heavyweight Championship. It was a popular event in the ‘80s that was watched by a record … Read more
One of the most iconic sporting events in the 1980s was on February 22, 1980, during the time when the Soviet War in Afghanistan was ongoing for almost two months, making the Cold War as tense as ever. On that same day, a hockey team made up of American college players won … Read more
The history of Table Tennis is a series of one of the most fascinating developments and events. From the outside, the rackets might look simple but the majority are not aware of the hardwork and effort it took to make it the perfect tool for the sport. Its history features 100-year-old events … Read more
The history of basketball cards is as interesting as the history of basketball itself. Not many people are aware that the first set of basketball cards was issued in 1948, years after the formation of the first professional league formed in 1898. However, later down the road, the history of basketball cards … Read more
Snooker is a popular sport played by millions across the globe. Despite being popular not many people are aware that snooker dates hundreds of years back. According to the first observation, King Louis XIV of France liked to play billiards in 1694. However, the sport was a lot different back then. Today, … Read more
Kayaking is one of the most popular watersports in the world. It is a fun activity that involves moving through the water while riding a small water vessel with the help of a double-bladed paddle. It enables the boat driver to move through waterways by sitting face-forward and propelling ahead via alternate … Read more
Kabaddi is a type of contact sport that is popular in Southern Asia, most especially in India. It is played across the country, and it is the official game in the states of Bihar, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. In addition to India, it is also a popular activity in other … Read more
Soccer, or also known as association football, is a kind of team sport that is played using a spherical ball between two teams with 11 players each. It is a very popular sport that is played in more than 200 countries by about 250 million players. But did you know that there … Read more
The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been a wild ride that will find some conclusion in half a month. The Conference Finals have arrived at their pinnacle and there’s a ton to process in the wagering out who will be the next NBA Champion. Before the Finals started, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury had put … Read more
Surfing is a very popular sport for many people around the world. It is also a challenging sport to learn. But how about we make it more challenging by taking our pet dog with us when we surf? Well, that is the concept of the unusual sport called dog surfing. It is … Read more
A pillow fight is a common game played by kids and as well as teens and adults during sleepovers. It is when they engage in mock physical conflict with pillows as their weapons. Since pillows are soft, they rarely cause any injury to people. Back in the earlier eras, pillows can easily … Read more
Hockey is a very popular sport in the United States and as well as other parts of the world. It also has other variations like ice hockey and roller hockey. But did you know that there is also a sport called unicycle hockey? It is also a variant of a regular game … Read more
Controversies in the running shoes and sneakers world are nothing new. Every major shoe company has, at least, faced some sort of backlash over the years for several issues, including (but not limited to): ill-conceived design, disastrous branding, and a complete historical oversight. But as one would say, bad publicity is still … Read more
When watching action movies, have you ever seen an exciting chase scene where the character leaped over obstacles easily? While those kinds of scenes, such as leaping over obstacles and buildings, in movies are staged, there are actually people who can do those things in real life. Yes, and it is called … Read more
There are many popular sports around the world, such as basketball, baseball, boxing, and more. However, there are also those that are quite strange and new to our vocabulary. One of those is zorbing. The sport is also called globe-riding, orbing, or sphereing. It is a kind of recreation or sport of … Read more
Bossaball is a unique acrobatic, and energetic game. It is a mix of sport, music, and lots of fun. The game incorporates the elements of football, gymnastics, and volleyball. It is played on a specially designed platform that is inflatable and has a trampoline in the middle. Bossaball can be played without … Read more
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. It has a huge fan following and extreme rivals that come face to face almost every year. As opposed to what many people think, cricket is more like an art. You need to exercise not only your physical abilities but mental … Read more