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A practice game shown at the Naval Hospital in Corona, California in the years following WWII. David Davis' new book, "Wheels of Courage", tells the story of the first wheelchair basketball teams and the profound impact they had on the perception and treatment of people with disability.
“Wheels of Courage”, the Inspiring Story and Legacy of Wheelchair Basketball
Award-winning journalist and author David Davis just released his latest book, “Wheels of Courage”, the story of the first wheelchair basketball teams that changed the perception and treatment of people with disability. more
Chicago Bulls players from left: Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Ron Harper. Jordan and the Bulls are subject of "The Last Dance", a 10-part Netflix series that takes a deep dive into the team's dual 3-peats in the 1990s.
"The Last Dance", A Deep Dive Into Michael Jordan & the Bulls
Not many sports teams can fill up ten episodes of a documentary without running out of drama. But the story of the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty of the 1990s, as told by ESPN and Netflix more
Muhammad Ali shaking hands with President Jimmy Carter at the White House on February 11, 1980. The boxing champ had just returned from a disastrous diplomatic mission in Africa to rally support for Carter's boycott of the Olympics. Within a year, both men would face the end of their respective careers.
When Jimmy Carter Recruited Muhammad Ali to Boycott the Olympics
Forty years ago, the intersection of sports and geopolitics came to a bizarre head. Faced with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, President Jimmy Carter more
Tracy Edwards at the helm of the 'Maiden' with two of her crew members behind. In 1989, she made history by becoming the first woman to skipper an all-female team at the Whitbread Round the World Race, earning her the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy.
Interview with Tracy Edwards, Skipper of 1st All-Female Yacht Racing Crew
In 1989, when Tracy Edwards made it known that she was entering the 32,000-mile Whitbread Round the World Race with an all-female yacht crew, she was ridiculed and dismissed more
George Steinbrenner and Michael Burke (standing behind) announcing their purchase of the New York Yankees for $10 million on January 4th, 1973. The following year, Burke would be out the door as senior executive of the team and Steinbrenner would begin his imperious ownership of the club, turning the Yankees brand into today's $5 billion sports property.
The NY Yankees: from $10 Mil to $5.0 Bil
It’s a jaw-dropping investment normally associated with the long-term vision and financial wizardry of a Warren Buffet. In 1973, George Steinbrenner led a group of investors to purchase the New York Yankees for $10 million. more
Shaul Ladani (center) receiving his gold medal at the 1969 Maccabiah Games. A survivor of the Holocaust and the Munich Massacre, Ladany was a 2-time Olympian and former world champion in the 100-km racewalking event. He still holds the world record for the 50-mile race, which has remained unbroken since 1972.
Conversation with Shaul Ladany, Olympian who Survived the Holocaust & Munich Massacre
Shaul Ladany is a walking miracle, literally and figuratively. The 84-year old Israeli is a 2-time Olympian who survived both the Holocaust and the 1972 Munich massacre. more
From the Baseball Bookshelf
This summer, while we might not be able to go to the ball park or watch our favorite teams on the field, we can certainly sit back and spend time reading more
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Alberto Contador celebrating his first Grand Tour victory at the 2007 Tour de France. One of the greatest racers of all time, he would win the Tour again in 2009, the Giro d'Italia twice, and the Vuelta a Espagna three times. He is only one of two cyclists to have won each Grand Tour at least twice.
Interview with Cycling Champ, Alberto Contador
One of the greatest professional riders of all time, Alberto Contador overcame a serious vascular disorder at a young age more
The 1970 Brazil national team. Regarded as the greatest squad ever assembled in international soccer, they went undefeated at the qualifiers and at the 1970 World Cup. Kneeling second from right is the iconic Pele who accounted for more than half the team's goals at the Cup, either directly or by assists.
Remembering the 1970 Boys from Brazil
In the land where soccer holds a special place between heaven and earth and the Gods are worshipped for their ball-handling skills, more
Arnold Palmer celebrating his victory at the 1960 U.S. Open where he delivered the greatest comeback in tournament history. Opening a new generational era in golf, the event also witnessed the arrival of Jack Nicklaus and the exit of Ben Hogan.
A Golf Tournament for the Ages
Sixty years ago, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus did battle at the foot of the Rocky Mountains outside Denver, Colorado. more
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