Sports

How did this football club, initially composed mainly of Germans and Brits, become the repository of the hopes and dreams of an independent Catalan nation? And what would happen to the club if Catalan seceded from Spain?

By Dave Roos

The relationship between pro sports and expression of patriotism, like playing the National Anthem, is a uniquely American phenomenon. And a fairly recent one.

By Dave Roos

There have been thousands of professional boxers over the years but most of them, even the greats, lost a bout or two along the way. Retiring undefeated in the sport is quite an accomplishment. This list features the only 13 boxers in history who were world champions and managed to finish their careers without losing [...] The post The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated appeared first on Goliath.

By Ian Palmer

Winning multiple world titles in boxing was a little harder several decades ago as there were just eight different weight divisions in the sport. Today there are 18 weight classes mainly due to the introduction of junior and super divisions as well the cruiserweight class. Some four-division champs have achieved the feat by gaining just [...] The post The Top 16 Boxers To Win Titles In Four Or More Weight Divisions appeared first on Goliath.

By Ian Palmer

The welterweight division has always been a big hit with boxing fans as it has featured some of the sport's most dynamic champions. The division is contested for fighters weighing between 140 and 147lbs and sits between the lightweight and middleweight divisions. This list features the 10 longest reigning welterweight boxing champions in history. It [...] The post The 10 Longest-Reigning Welterweight Boxing Champions In History appeared first on Goliath.

By Ian Palmer

When it comes to soccer, the United States doesn't have the same storied history as many of the more glamorous footballing nations of Europe or South America. Despite that, they have been slowly clawing their way into relevancy over the last three decades. After failing to qualify for every single World Cup between 1954 and [...] The post The 13 Greatest American Soccer Players Ever appeared first on Goliath.

By Devon Taylor (@DevonTaylor113)

People don't expect to see Asian-American basketball stars. Or football stars. But why?

By Dave Roos

The Super Bowl is this Sunday between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. As is the case every year, no stone will go unturned when examining this football match-up and predicting which team is likely to come out on top. The Super Bowl is not only the biggest sporting event of the year, it is [...] The post 10 Super Bowl Records That Will Never Be Broken appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

It was da bomb in the '90s, stone-cold dead in the 2000s and may just be poised for a comeback. But why?

By Dave Roos

How - and why - do martial arts practitioners bust those boards without hurting themselves?

By Oisin Curran

For years, the promotion known as TNA fought to be seen as an alternative to WWE, a haven for wrestling fans who had grown disillusioned with what WWE was providing. And at times, they did manage to succeed, putting on well-received shows, creating new stars, and they even kept the company afloat for over thirteen [...] The post 12 Reasons Why TNA Has Failed As A Real Alternative To WWE appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

Ranking the longest home runs ever hit is trickier than you might expect. High-tech cameras make measuring a breeze in the modern age, but before 2015? That's a different story.

By Jack Sackman & Nicole Antonio

They'll compete in 10 events over two grueling days in Tokyo. Does that make the gold medalist in the decathlon the best athlete in the world?

By John Donovan

The Olympic flame is supposed to never go out until the games have ended. But hey, accidents happen. So how is the torch relit?

By Jesslyn Shields

Whether you like him or not, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is one of the best performers in wrestling history. In his youth, he was a brash and cocky Superstar who could always back it up in the ring, and in his prime, he was celebrated for being able to get a good match out [...] The post The 10 Best Matches Of Shawn Michaels' Career appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

A story about a superhero, a rocket bike and a 40-year mystery that probably won't be solved.

By Julia Layton

After posting a sensational 72-10 record at the end of the 1995/96 NBA season, it was said that no team would ever top the Chicago Bulls' dominant record. However, 20 years later, Steve Kerr (who played on that Chicago squad) guided his Golden State Warriors team to an incredible 73-9 record with some breathtaking basketball. [...] The post 10 Sports Records That Will Never Be Broken appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

On June 5, people will chase an 8-pound cheese down an absurdly steep hill in England. And it looks really fun.

By Julia Layton

We love wrestling entrance themes. They help establish characters, set the tone for upcoming matches, and most of all, they're often really catchy and fun to listen to. Plus, because wrestling is such a high energy atmosphere, they're great for getting yourself pumped up, whether it's for some athletic endeavor or just trying to get [...] The post 31 Best Entrance Themes In Wrestling History appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

Martial arts are so popular, they spawned an entire movie sub-genre starring some of the most respected martial artists of all time. Regarding this list, it's a mish-mash. We have several martial artists turned actors, some of whom have passed away but will always be remembered as legends, and some actors who you might not [...] The post 11 Actors Who Are Trained Martial Artists appeared first on Goliath.

By James Sheldon

Humans have a highly competitive nature. It's just in our blood. Every year weirder and wilder sports are invented and new events get added to the Olympic games. But since there are so many people involved in the more common sports and games, competing in them at the highest level is extremely tough, making it [...] The post 12 Of The World's Craziest Competitions That People Actually Sign Up For appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

We recently took a look at some of the most unsportsmanlike moments in sports history, so to restore some faith in the sporting world and humanity, today we are looking at the most sportsmanlike moments ever seen. Whilst these may not be as shocking and, at times, funny as unsportsmanlike moments, it can be fantastic [...] The post 10 Amazing Examples Of Great Sportsmanship appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Study shows former college athletes report greater levels of well-being than nonathletes, except financially.

By Dave Roos

There is money in pro wrestling. Thanks to WWE becoming a world-spanning, multi-million dollar giant, there are more opportunities than ever to actually make some money in the business of wrestling. Of course, you'll have to become a huge star, wrestle for a long time, save your money, or marry into the McMahon family, but [...] The post 30 Richest Characters in Wrestling appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

The impact of a high draft pick on a sports franchise is undeniable. Choose wisely, and you're on the championship track. Make the wrong choice, and your franchise can suffer for years, dealing with the repercussions of an unproductive player.

By Jim Halden