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Sports are an integral part of our culture and give many of us a reason to cheer and jeer. Learn about the history of sports and how your favorite sports really work.

Baseball

Baseball is America's game, but it is quickly becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Read about your favorite sluggers, pitchers and teams throughout history. See more »

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Basketball

Basketball is one of the most exciting and fast-paced games in modern history. Players on each team can span from 300-lb, 7-foot centers to speedy 5'6" guards that dart around the court. See more »

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Football

Football is a beautiful and sometimes very physical game. The perfect spiral, the fingertip grab, the amazing run…they are all part of football's history. See more »

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Golf

Golf is a game of skill and luck. By many it's also the game they love to hate the most. The sport of Golf is a simple concept - hit a ball into a hole - but the reality is much more complicated. See more »

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In the Ring

In the Ring covers a wide variety of sports that take place inside the squared circle, including boxing, wrestling and ultimate fighting. See more »

Olympics

The Olympics section gives you an insight into the Olympic sports and the Olympic spirit. See more »

Other Sports

There are Other Sports that don't fit into a major category, but are nonetheless exciting events such as soccer - the world's most popular sport - fencing and skateboarding. See more »

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How Mexican Wrestling Works

With their colorful masks and spectacular acrobatic wrestling style, Mexican wrestlers add a twist to American pro-wrestling. Lucha libre (the Mexican term for their form of wrestling) has a strong tradition going back decades. Find out all about it.

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How a Marathon Works

At its most basic level, a marathon is 26.2 miles. But it's also an intense physical and emotional journey. What's the story behind the race and the people who run it?