The Amazing History of Sports

There are undoubtedly records in sports that are deemed to be unbreakable, and today we are discussing some of the records that we believe are unbreakable. Whether it’s DiMaggio’s hit streak, or Cal Ripken Jr’s playing streak, these stretches of greatness are truly noteworthy. Join Don and Tommy as they certify records in sports as unbreakable.

Today we are discussing some of the oldest superstitions in sports, such as the rally cap and hockey playoff beards. There are also some strange superstitions practiced by certain individual athletes that will have you scratching your head by the end of the episode.

Lacrosse is the oldest team sport in North America. The original version, stickball, has been played by Native Americans since the 12th century and is still played today. Don and Tommy discuss the origins of stickball and how it became the sport of lacrosse that we know today.

Some team names simply do not fit based on the team's geographic location. Have you ever wondered why the Lakers are named that, or how about the Jazz? Today we identify the major sports franchises that should change their team name to better represent their city.

Teams tanking for a better draft pick is nothing new to the world of sports. There are famous examples of teams intentionally losing to score iconic players in the draft that have caused the draft system to change several times throughout the years. Most notably, the 1983-84 Houston Rockets, whose tanking initiated the first NBA draft lottery. We will cover tanking in the NBA, but also some other famous tanking scenarios in other sports.

UMBC was a 20.5 point underdog against Virginia and pulled off the impossible, becoming the first 16-seed to ever defeat a 1-seed. On this episode we debate the greatest upsets off all-time and where UMBC over UVA ranks within the biggest upsets ever. Tell us on Facebook or Instagram if you agree or disagree with our top upsets list.

The NBA was only a few years old and struggling to draw fans. Today you'll learn why the shot-clock saved the NBA and how it transformed basketball into the game we love today. Without the introduction of the shot-clock, it is likely basketball would not be a popular sport in the US.

Nike claimed 50% of the US athletic shoe market within a decade of creating their first shoe. You will not believe what Phil Knight, the founder of Nike, originally wanted to name the iconic shoe brand. The story of the logo-lady is also cleared up in today's episode as Don and Enrique give you a brief history of Nike.

The Stanley Cup is the most iconic trophy in sports, and today we are discussing it's incredible history! Join Don and Enrique as they take you back to the 1800's and explain how the Cup went through many changes before becoming the trophy we know today.

Today we are discussing the history of the Olympics, from the Ancient Games to the Modern Games. We will take you from 776 BC to 2018, and tell you some unbelievable Olympic stories along the way. Join Don and Enrique for the inaugural episode of The Amazing History of Sports.