In his own words, Muhammad Ali was “the greatest” boxer of all time. Muhammad Ali was more than just a world-renowned boxer. He was a humanitarian, an icon, and a source of inspiration for people all around the world. In his own words, Ali always strived to be the best he could be both inside and … Read more
Moneyball is a 2011 blockbuster starring Brad Pitt (Billy Beane) and Jonah Hill (Peter Brand). It revolves around a recruiter trying to assemble the best baseball team ever seen on a very tight budget. The movie beautifully depicts the intricacies and struggles associated with baseball and how a team of undertrained and under equipped misfits … Read more
Vince Lombardi was a professional American football player and coach who became famous for leading the Green Bay Packers to victory in five championships in the 1960s. He had humble origins and was from an Italian immigrant family of five children. He was the oldest son and started his career as a football player. Although … Read more
Born as Inquoris Desmond Chase Johnson in February 1986, Inky Johnson aspired to become a professional football player. His career lasted until college, when an unfortunate incident left his right arm paralyzed, ending all his dreams of becoming an NFL player. However, life did not end there for Inky—he overcame multiple physical and mental challenges … Read more
Derek Jeter is one of the most iconic baseball players of all time. He played for the New York Yankees from the late 1990s to the early 2010s and was famous for leading the team to victory in the World Series in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009. Derek helped the team beat the Atlanta … Read more
Ronnie Coleman is a Louisiana native, born on May 13, 1964. He is a retired IFBB Professional who held the title of Mr. Olympia for eight years from 1998 to 2005. He has 26 IFBB wins under his belt and an enviable bodybuilding record that only a few have surpassed. Ronnie is one of the … Read more
Tennis is a thrilling sport that has evolved greatly since it was played first in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Many people are unaware of the fact that the word for the game actually originates from the French language. Tennis is derived from the French world ‘tenez’ which translates to ‘take,’ ‘receive,’ or ‘hold.’ … Read more
Phil Jackson is an American and former basketball player and coach who is famous for attaining the top winning percentage as a coach. Phil Jackson grew up in an environment where sports was the only choice and another form of entertainment including television was prohibited. Basketball was the sporting activity that enchanted him as soon … Read more
Jackie Robinson, fully named Jack Roosevelt Robinson, was born in 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He was raised in poverty with his four siblings by his single mother. Robinson attended John Muir High School and after graduating he attended Pasadena Junior College. While in Pasadena Junior College, Robinson was starting to get recognized for his athletic … Read more
Scott Hall, more known as Razor Ramon, was born in 1958 in Maryland. Early in his life, he was mainly on the move with his family because they were employed by the U.S. Armed Forces. He attended a school in Germany called ‘All American High.’ After his family came back to the United States however, … Read more
Hockey is a competitive and entertaining sport that can be played on ice, in the field, or on a roller rink. The key to success to success in hockey is dedication, talent, and teamwork. Playing hockey is an incredible way to build your strength and sportsmanship. Whether you are a forward defensive or a goalie, … Read more
We all know that practicing yoga is a healthy way to relax, reduce stress and help relieve some of that built up tension. Laughter can also supply all of those things as well. There is actually such a thing as ‘laughter yoga’, in which a yoga class sits together and uses laughter as an exercise. … Read more
In ancient Greece, wrestling was most likely the most popular sport, and was a part of Olympic Games from 776 BCE. Early in the 13th century was the first recorded English wrestling match that took place in London. Modern wrestling began with involving wrestlers or strongmen in fairs, circuses, and theaters in which these wrestlers … Read more
Love can have you feeling all kinds of things, it can leave you with a feeling joyous, content, comfortable, and in just in awe. Love can also lead to negative feelings such as jealousy, resentment, and it can be just flat out painful. Everybody has their own way in how they express their love for … Read more
Bruce Lee, Chinese name Li Jun Fan, was born on 27th November 1940, San Francisco, California, and died on 20th July 1973, Hong Kong. He is an American-born film actor famous for his martial arts prowess, popularizing martial art movies and scenes in the 1970s. Although he was born in San Francisco, he grew up … Read more
The Karate Kid franchise began with the first widely acclaimed movie called ‘The Karate Kid’, which featured Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso. The movie’s story follows Mr. Miyagi teaching Daniel karate so he can train to fight in a tournament against the bullies who torture him. The first film … Read more
Mike Tyson is one of the most divisive figures in the modern era. One of the greatest heavyweights of all time and a convicted rapist, he still commands attention, and his boxing exploits serve as an inspiration to millions all over the world. Born June 30th, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York, by 12 years old Mike … Read more
Terry Eugene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, was born in August of 1953. As a youth, he played fretless bass guitar in several bands but was recruited young to wrestling by the Brisco Brothers in Florida. Hogan joined the WWF (now WWE) in 1983 and became famous with his all-American persona, outstanding showmanship, and … Read more
Tom Brandy is a famous American football quarterback, especially for England Patriots who are new on the National football league. New England’s patriots drafted him in 2000 after participating in playing with Michigan University when he was in college. Moreover, he led the New England Patriots to SIX Super Bowls – and they won four … Read more
Ayrton Senna, fully named Ayrton Senna da Silva, was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 21, 1960. His family was wealthy and long supported his dreams of becoming a racer. At just the age of four Ayrton showed a massive interest in cars and racing. His first ever race was in a go-kart when … Read more
Born on January 26, 1961, Wayne Douglas Gretzky is a former Canadian ice hockey player and head coach. He’s even been a participant for 20 seasons with the NHL (National Hockey League). Retiring in 1999, he then made it into the Hockey Hall of Fame and has over 60 NHL records. Through the years Gretzky’s … Read more
More and more outdoor enthusiasts are taking up hiking in their spare time especially this year during COVID-19 and lockdowns. Getting outside and with nature helps you explore new environment and appreciate Mother Nature. Research from Harvard even suggests that mood disorders like anxiety and depression can be lifted by spending more time outdoors! When you … Read more
Kimbo Slice was a Bahamian mixed martial artist who became famous for combat street fights. He became infamous at the beginning of the internet’s popularity for these street fighting videos that went viral. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine called him “The King of Web Brawlers.” And Kimbo also did other martial arts and wresting too. Kimbo’s real … Read more
Jeremy Lin was born on August 23, 1988 in Torrance California, a suburb of Los Angeles. His legal name is Jeremy She-How Lin. He is a famous basketball player who currently plays for the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball League (CBL). Jeremy became a global media sensation in 201 when he led the New York Knicks … Read more
