Anna Kelly

The Versatile Native American Athlete Considered the Greatest of all Time

Many great athletes have been praised and honored for their athletic achievements in a single sport. But Jim Thorpe, a descendant of the last great Sac and Fox chief Black Hawk, was more than a talented athlete; he was considered one of the most versatil... Read >

Female Gymnasts Who Made Olympic History

The sport of gymnastics not only requires physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, and grace, it also requires a high level of passion for the sport. Throughout Olympic history there have been several women who have stood out above... Read >

When the Boston Red Sox Felt Cursed

Before 1920, the Boston Red Sox had been one of the most successful professional baseball franchises in the major leagues. They had won the first modern World Series in 1903 and went on to win four more championships by 1918. Their success, however, end... Read >

Rose Bowl Game – The Oldest American Football Bowl Game

Nicknamed "The Granddaddy of Them All", the Rose Bowl is the oldest American football bowl game in the country. First played in 1902, this annual college football tournament has been the highest attended bowl game since 1945. Usually played on New Yea... Read >

The 1980 U.S. Men’s Ice Hockey Team and Their Miracle on Ice

There have been many memorable moments in Winter Olympics history, but none as emotional as the miracle on ice that occurred during the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. The United States hockey team won the gold medal that year beating out ... Read >

The Harlem Globetrotters – Magicians of Basketball

Since 1926 the Harlem Globetrotters have thrilled audiences around the world as the premier exhibition basketball team. Combining their talented athleticism with comedy and theater, the Globetrotters have played over 25,000 games entertaining young and o... Read >

Copa América – South America’s Football Tournament

The Copa América is one of the world’s most widely viewed sporting events. This America Cup competition is comprised of men’s national teams that are members of CONMEBOL, the continental governing body of association football in South America and one of ... Read >

The First Professional Women’s Baseball League

With the majority of young men sent off to fight after America’s entry into World War II, several major league baseball executives needed to find a way to maintain baseball in the public eye. They decided to start a new professional league with women pla... Read >

The New York Yankees – One of the Greatest Teams in Baseball

Officially renamed the "Yankees" in 1913, Major League Baseball’s American League New York Yankees remain one of the most successful clubs in the history of baseball. With 27 World Series championships and 40 American League pennants, the Yankees have ha... Read >

The First Modern World Series Championship

Major League Baseball played its first modern World Series in 1903. The two top competing teams were the Boston Americans against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a best-of-nine series. Boston, from the new American League, beat Pittsburgh five games to three ... Read >

Navy Midshipmen Football – Playing For the Love of the Game

The United States Naval Academy sponsors numerous varsity sports that participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) under Division I-A, which is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics. Both men’s and women’s teams are called ... Read >

The Most Prestigious Women’s Football Tournament

It took sixty-one years after the men’s first FIFA World Cup tournament in 1930 for women’s football to finally participate in their own world championship. The first Women’s World Championship was held in 1991 and is the most significant international c... Read >

D.C. United – America’s Top Major League Soccer Club

Soccer may be the most popular sport in the world, but it has yet to reach fervor status in the United States. While the majority of Americans prefer to spend their pastime watching sports like football, baseball, and basketball, there is a growing fan b... Read >

Boston Celtics – One of the NBA’s Most Consistent Winning Franchises

Founded in 1946, the Boston Celtics rose to prominence during the 1950s and 1960s and went on to become one of basketball’s greatest teams. Their record 17 NBA Championships are the most for any NBA franchise. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the Celtics... Read >

The Oldest and Most Prestigious Tennis Tournament in the World

Founded in 1868 as a private club known as The All England Croquet Club, Wimbledon has become one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments played each year. The other three Majors include the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open. The club’s name... Read >