Sports

Which teams played in the first Super Bowl?

Which teams played in the first Super Bowl?

Did you know that "Super Bowl" is two words? Based on the social media posts and texts I get around that time, I'm guessing most people don't. It's hard to imagine a time when the world didn't stop completely just to see what Doritos will do for their next commercial,...

What song did Hank Williams Jr. use for Monday Night Football?

What song did Hank Williams Jr. use for Monday Night Football?

Some questions aren't really meant to be answered. To be or not to be? Why are we here? You want the truth? But some have an answer, just waiting inside you, waiting for someone to ask at the right moment. Are you ready for some football? Hell yes, I am....

What instrument did Hulk Hogan play before becoming a pro wrestler?

What instrument did Hulk Hogan play before becoming a pro wrestler?

Let's get this out there right up front — I was an Ultimate Warrior guy. The lore, the magic, the power... but somewhere in the mix for second place was Hulk Hogan. Like anyone else, I can appreciate Hulkamania, and I rode the emotional roller coaster of the Hulkster nearly losing,...

Which '90s NBA player had a McDonald's meal named after them?

Which '90s NBA player had a McDonald's meal named after them?

It's not that NBA players today don't enjoy an immense amount of celebrity, but the iconic players of the '90s were cultural forces. From cereal boxes to ubiquitous advertisements, these dudes were everywhere. Drink commercials, sneakers, video games — and hell, one of these guys even had a McDonald's meal named...

What was the highest-grossing sports movie from the 1970s?

What was the highest-grossing sports movie from the 1970s?

There's nothing quite like a good sports movie — the beaten-down team, the unlikely hero, the winning shot. The '70s gave us some of the all-time great sports movies, championing tropes that still influence film and TV today. Whether we're talking about a ragtag bunch of misfits who find that teamwork...

The actor who played Sloth in The Goonies played for which NFL team?

The actor who played Sloth in The Goonies played for which NFL team?

From the rambling tale of One-Eyed Willie (delivered in perfect kid-speak by Sean Astin) to a future Oscar winner blinding bullies, The Goonies truly stands the test of time while serving as a perfect encapsulation of its era. And of course, it wouldn't be nearly as lovable of a movie...

Name the quote from Field of Dreams

Name the quote from Field of Dreams

It’s not that often that a movie can inspire a bunch of professional athletes to walk out of a cornfield, but that’s the kind of power Field of Dreams wields. Beyond getting MLB teams to play out of scenic Dyersville, Iowa, this is a movie full of memorable...