Sports History Network I know that I will be getting a lot of feedback on this topic, and perhaps rightly so. I may even receive a lot of arguments as well. So be it. But let me begin by stating that this subject has at least some amount of stretching to it. For example, no one really believes … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XXIX, which was held on January 29, 1995, at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida, between the first-time AFC champion San Diego Chargers and the four-time NFC and Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers. If you’re looking for the full story of this 1994 season, pick up my Nifty Nineties book and … Read more
The National Football League has long been not just a sports organization, but a powerful cultural and economic institution. Its influence goes far beyond stadiums and broadcasts, shaping trends in media, advertising, and digital entertainment. In recent years, the role of NFL sponsorship in the development of online casinos and related gaming formats, including social … Read more
It is now common in the National Football League to have quarterbacks who are bigger in size than linemen were in days gone by. Consider guys like Big Ben Roethlisberger and Cam Newton who both stand 6-5 and weigh over 240 pounds. A century ago, when the NFL was struggling to survive, it was rare … Read more
The smell of castor oil, the thwap of two-strokes ricocheting off canyon walls, and the white rooster tails of loam hung in the air long after the leaders disappeared. Early motocross was equal parts chaos and charisma. In just a few short decades, that raw spectacle evolved into a family-friendly, technology-driven pastime. Three watershed moments … Read more