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Thomas Lipton aboard one of his racing yachts. An avid sailor, the Irish-Scottish tea tycoon competed 5 times at the America's Cup and lost each challenge. The beloved yachtsman was later awarded with a special cup and declared 'greatest loser'.
The World's Best Loser
On December 15, 1930, tea mogul Thomas Lipton stepped into New York’s City Hall to collect a trophy. Mayor Jimmy Walker made the honors more
A competitor makes his way through the course at the Wife-Carrying World Championships held annually in Finland. With their Olympic glory days behind, the Finns are perfectly content taking to offbeat athletic competitions.
Oh, Those Quirky Finns
In 1998, the remote hamlet of Hyrynsalmi, situated almost 400 miles north of Finland’s capital, Helsinki, launched a swamp soccer tournament... more
Diane Crump, the first female professional jockey (1969) and first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby (1970). The pioneer rider shattered the glass ceiling for women on the horse racing saddle.
Diane Crump on Making Jockey History
In 1970, spectators at the Kentucky Derby saw something they’ve never witnessed before- a female jockey piloting one of the horses more
Jake LaMotta (left) and Sugar Ray Robinson in a slugfest for the world middleweight title on February 14, 1951. It was their 6th and final fight, which became known as the 'St. Valentine's Day Massacre'. Though Robinson won the bout with his relentless punches, LaMotta never went down.
The Bull & The Matador
40 years ago, Martin Scorsese released “Raging Bull”, a Hollywood screen production that was nominated for 8 Academy Awards more
Army's Glenn Davis eludes Navy tacklers at the 1944 Army-Navy game in Baltimore, Maryland. As World War II was raging overseas, the Black Knights faced the Midshipmen for the national championship, defeating them 23-7 in the most highly-anticipated game of the year.
As War Rages Abroad, Army & Navy Face Off
On December 2nd, 1944, the Allies were on their offensive drive towards Germany, General Douglas McArthur was back in the Philippines, and the Army-Navy "game of the century" more
A 6-time NCAA wrestling champion in both Divisions I and II, Carleton Haselrig went on to join the NFL and become a Pro Bowler with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He died on July 22, 2020 at the age of 54.
The Mythological Life of Carlton Haselrig
Carlton Haselrig came from a mythological place in the American story -- Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He lived a mythological life. more
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Michelle Akers in action at one of the United States Women's National Team games. As the first female global soccer star, Akers lent her unmatched heading skills and finishing touches to 2 FIFA Women's World Cup Championships (1991, 1999) and the Olympics (1996).
Interview with World Cup Soccer Champion, Michelle Akers
One of the greatest female soccer players of all time, Michelle Akers defined what it meant to be a sports trail blazer. more
Henry Ford II standing center with Bruce McLaren (left) and Chris Amon (right), winners of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The victory ended Ferrari's long-running dominance of the endurance race and Ford's personal quest to dispatch the Italian company on their own European turf.
Ford Takes on Ferrari
Nothing defined the golden age of auto racing more than the ear-piercing, tire-screeching, high-performance competition between Ford and Ferrari. more
Annika Sörenstam holding the 2006 Women's U.S. Open trophy after winning the tournament in Newport, Rhode Island. That year, she held the No. 1 world ranking for 60 weeks from February to April, 2007. The Swedish-born golf prodigy retired with 94 professional victories and over $22 million in career earnings.
Looking Back with LPGA Legend, Annika Sörenstam
With 94 professional wins to her name, including 10 LPGA majors, Annika Sörenstam is one of the greatest golfers in the history of the game. more
Alydar running neck and neck with his rival, Affirm, at one of the 1978 Triple Crown races. In 1990, Alydar was euthanized at his home in Calumet Farm under suspicious circumstances surrounding the financial collapse of its owner.
The Mysterious Death of a Champion Stallion
Thirty years ago, Triple Crown contender Alydar was put to sleep under suspicious circumstances by its owner, Calumet Farm. As it turned out, more
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