Every match between rivaling athletic teams is described in terms of a military conflict. Despite that, who would expect much more taunts and fight songs to be used as weapons? When soccer […]
Athletic Rivalry Taken to the Extreme
The World Record Game Where the Most Goals Were Earned By the Losing Team
Spectators at the soccer (association football) match in Antananarivo, Madagascar on October 31, 2002 witnessed history. As if it were guided by a homing device, the ball flew repeatedly into SO l’Emyrne’s […]
Meet Pickles — the Dog Who Saved the World Cup
The athletic world was rocked by the news that the Jules Rimet Trophy — the premier prize in soccer — had been stolen. The date was March 20, 1966, and England was […]
Scotland Did Not Always Give Sports a Sporting Chance
Scotland is known for its passionate football (American soccer) fans, and it is recognized as the birthplace of golf and home to the most famous golf courses in the world. Did you […]
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