Whatever the precise origin of the games, they became a central aspect of Greek culture very early on and in many ways were the most important factor uniting the Greeks, except for their language ...

Originating in the military barracks of British troops in India, this sport has transformed dramatically over the years. This article will explore the roots of snooker, the evolution of its rules, the ...

The races were, in a word, crazy back then, too. Contrary to the 50- and 20-kilometer events that were added to the 1932 and 1956 Olympic Games, respectively, 19th-century “pedestrianism” saw ...