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Libby Riddles with dogs Axle and Dugan after taking first place at the 1985 Iditarod dog sled race. Braving 1,000 miles across the Alaskan wilderness, Libby was the first woman to win the prestigious arctic chase, crossing the finish line in 18 days and 20 minutes.
Interview With Libby Riddles, 1st Female Champ of the Iditarod
In 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to conquer the Iditarod, the world’s most prestigious dog sled race. more
John Harkes of D.C. United hoisting the trophy after his team defeated the LA Galaxy 3-2 in the first ever championship match of Major League Soccer (1996). Despite the initial euphoria, soccer enthusiasm in America quickly waned and MLS would come close to folding before surging in a remarkable comeback.
The Incredible Comeback of Major League Soccer
Twenty years ago, Major League Soccer (MLS), the premier North American soccer league, was on life support. Financial losses were racking up, more
After collapsing from exhaustion at the 1982 Ironman Triathlon, Julie Moss crawled to the finish line where she placed 2nd. The captivating image became one of the most powerful in sports and a catalyst for the growth of the Ironman contest.
The Ironman Explodes
“Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life”. A registered trademark today, more
The 1988 Jamaica national bobsled team posing beachside with their push cart on which they practiced. Standing second from right is Devon Harris who would also compete at the 1992 and 1998 Winter Olympics.
Interview with Devon Harris, Co-founder of Jamaica Bobsled Team
Devon Harris is a retired 3-time Olympian who represented Jamaica at the 1988, 1992 and 1998 Winter Olympics. more
World chess champion Gary Kasparov at the 1997 rematch against IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer. Moving the pieces for the machine is Feng siung-Hsu, one of Deep Blue's original developers. The historic 6-game rematch which ended in a score of 3.5-2.5 was the first time a computer defeated a world champion under official tournament regulations.
A World Champion Chess Athlete Succumbs to A Machine
On May 11, 1997, thirty-four year old Gary Kasparov stormed out of a chess tournament, squirming in fury and shaking in disbelief. more
Scott Hamilton at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo where he won gold in figure skating. A champion several times over, Scott went on to a successful career in ice entertainment with "Ice Capades" and then with his own troupe, "Stars on Ice". Battling cancer in childhood and in his adult years, Scott was an inspiration to millions of people.
Interview With Scott Hamilton, Olympic Figure Skating Champion
Scott Hamilton dazzled the world with his fast and fancy footwork on ice and his signature backflip that few skaters could replicate. more
Donald Trump at a news conference in front of the logo of his football team, the New Jersey Generals. The Generals played for the upstart USFL, which folded in 1986 after just 3 seasons. Initially hailed by insiders as a savior for the struggling league, Trump's aggressive business tactics helped seal its doom.
When Donald Trump Owned A Football Team
Before he became America’s 45th Commander-in-Chief, Donald Trump was many things in the business world, including owner of more
Australia's Pat Cash at Wimbledon in 1987, which he won after defeating Ivan Lendl 7-6, 6-2, 7-5. The following year, he reached his career peak as the No. 4 ranked player in the world, though he would lose the Australian Open final twice in a row.
Interview With Pat Cash: Wimbledon, Davis Cup Champion
A master in the serve-and-volley game, Pat Cash was one of the most prominent tennis figures of the 1980s. more
Mini's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz at Stage 7 of the Dakar 2020 between Riyadh and Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia. After spending more than 4 decades in Africa and South America, Dakar has opened a new chapter in the Middle East.
A New Chapter for Dakar
After more than four decades of motorized thrills and spills in the vast expanses of Africa and South America, the Dakar Rally has entered a third chapter more
Green Bay Packers' Bart Starr preparing a throw at the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, which later became Super Bowl I. The Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in what was seen at the time as an inconsequential match between two rival leagues.
The First Super Bowl, Less Than Super
Officially called the “AFL-NFL World Championship Game”, the first Super Bowl match was little more than an inconsequential game more
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MOTOR RACING May 30, 2010  Britain’s Dario Franchitti wins the Indianapolis 500, completing the 200-lap chase in 3:05:37 with an average speed of 162 mph. It was his 2nd victory at the famed race, which he would repeat a 3rd time in 2012. No stranger to the winner’s circle, Franchitti won the IndyCar series four times and the 24 Hours of Daytona once. He retired in 2013 after suffering serious injuries in a crash.

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HOCKEY May 26, 2000  The New Jersey Devils top the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 at the NHL Eastern Conference Final. The Devils overcame a 3-game deficit to take the series in the 7th match, with Patrick Elias netting the winning goal of the tournament. New Jersey would go on to face the Dallas Stars at the Finals and win the Stanley Cup 4-2, with games 5 & 6 going into 3 and 2 overtime periods, respectively.

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SOCCER May 23, 1990  Italy’s Milan beat Portugal’s Benfica 1-0 at the Euro Cup Final, the continent's most prestigious club competition. The winning goal came from Frank Rijkaard in the 68th minute. Rijkaard was one of three Dutch players who fielded a front for the Italian team, with the others being Ruud Gullit and Marco Van Basten. It was Milan’s 2nd consecutive victory at the Euro Cup and 4th overall since the tournament began in 1955.

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BASKETBALL May 16, 1980 The Los Angeles Lakers become NBA champions after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2. It was the 7th national title for the West Coast team who were last crowned in 1972. Rookie Magic Johnson took home the MVP Finals award, scoring 42 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in Game 6. It was the first NBA Finals that used the 3-point line, which was introduced that season.

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