Sports History Network The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a grudge match as “a contest or fight between players, teams, etc…..who dislike each other.” There have been many grudge matches over the course of the league’s 100+ year history, but what about the first one? For the answer, we get to go all the way back to the first season … Read more
Every professional gambler has a story about the one big win. Haralabos Voulgaris has a story about breaking the house repeatedly. He discovered something the NFL didn’t want to believe: their coaches had predictable habits, especially in the final minutes of close games. Voulgaris built a model around those habits, risked more than most people … Read more
The 2025 Boston Red Sox season has been defined by extremes—frustrating starts and exhilarating finishes. This volatile rhythm has ignited fan excitement, raised eyebrows among analysts, and kept sportsbooks busy. With a team that frequently starts behind but finishes ahead, the Red Sox are crafting a narrative of resilience and unpredictability. Every inning feels like … Read more
Today, we’re going to talk about a star-crossed running back from the early 1970s by the name of Dave Hampton, who twice came up agonizingly short in his pursuit of 1,000 rushing yards in a single season. This article is also a podcast from the Football Attic if you are interested in listening, you can … Read more
During the mid-1980s, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle successfully navigated various challenges, defeating opponents, and overcoming numerous obstacles in his quest for complete dominance of the American sports scene. However, one final task remained: expansion. In 1995, the NFL introduced two new teams to its expansion plan. Jacksonville, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina, emerged victorious from … Read more