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From Apollo to “Creed”: Boxing’s Long History

A few weeks ago, I went to see the film Creed. It’s a kind of sequel to the Rocky movies, but this one focused on Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky’s nemesis

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Calvin Coolidge Joins Nationals' Racing Presidents Lineup

Calvin Coolidge was the only American president (so far) born on the Fourth of July. So what better time to bring some attention to Silent Cal? Earlier this

Presidential First Pitches: An American Tradition

Baseball is America's national pastime. So naturally the country's presidents have had a close relationship to the game. Check out this gallery of every President since Taft tossing out a first pitch!

Black Fives Basketball: Hidden Hard Court Heroes

Basketball's Black Fives Era is one of its greatest — and least remembered.This history lesson begins with a gold, navy, and white Nike shoe from 2006. It's a