Sports History Network In spite of a noticeable uptick in calls for legalizing sports betting in Georgia over the past few years, the state has done nothing to address the issue as of April 2024. Issues such as the appropriateness of a statutory approach vs. a constitutional amendment, the appropriateness of tax rates and license fees, and the distribution … Read more
Football (soccer), like many sports, is a game not only of skill but also of confidence. The machinations of a player’s mind, when properly managed, can elevate them above the rest to the pantheon of football greatness. “When you win, you don’t get carried away. But if you go step by step, with confidence, you … Read more
Most modern-day NFL football fans are familiar with the dynasty of the New England Patriots from 2001 to 2018. The Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s, the SF 49ers of the 1980s, and the Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970s. They might even be familiar with the Green Bay Packers of the 1960s. But only the genuinely … Read more
When you think of basketball, the initial thought would be that an American had invented it. The country is renowned for its abilities with the ball and how good they have become playing the sport, while the NBA is the biggest sports league in the world for the game, with people worldwide continuously watching it. … Read more
The Cowboys’ first five years in the NFL were nothing to brag about. They compiled a dismal 18–46–4 record. But that began to change in 1965 when they beat the New York Giants 31–2 in the opening game of the season and had their first non-losing season, finishing with a 7–7 record. That win against … Read more