From gifting a hat to tossing them onto the rink, a history of hat tricks in sports

Hat tricks have a rich history in hockey, but it didn't start there. For NPR's Word of the Week, we trace the term's some 150 ...
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Why Athletes Take a Stand: History of Sports and Activism

Rebellions often start in unexpected places, like racetracks. In 532 AD, a chariot race gone rogue in Constantinople’s hippodrome sparked the Nika Revolt. This event left 30,000 dead, showing how ...
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The lesser-known history of lacrosse, a uniquely American sport

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From A to Z, here’s everything you need to know about the history of the Super Bowl

Super Bowl LX is almost upon us, and the coming clash between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks is fascinating.
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The lesser-known history of a uniquely American sport

Lacrosse is a uniquely American sport. We spoke with sports reporter Scott Price about his book, "The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse," for our series, Race Matters. PBS ...