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  • 17 Photos That Capture the NFL in the ’70s

    Football in the ’70s had a different kind of energy. These vintage pictures offer a glimpse into one of the NFL's earliest eras.

    Football in the ’70s had a different kind of energy. The game was rougher, the hits were harder, and the rivalries ran deep. Fans packed into living rooms with rabbit-ear TVs or braved freezing bleachers just to see their team…

  • 17 Vintage Photos of Cheerleaders Over the Years

    From saddle shoes and pleated skirts to coiffed hair and pom poms, these vintage photos show what cheerleaders looked like in the past.

    Long before the days the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders had a Netflix special, and before cheer competitions with pounds of makeup and hairspray were commonplace, cheerleading’s purpose stayed close to its namesake: Girls led the spirit of sports teams through cheers.…

  • 18 Old-School Golf Photos That Feel Like a Time Capsule

    From protective suits to golf ball machines, these vintage photos of golf take us back in time.

    On the heels of the release of “Happy Gilmore 2” on Netflix and the steadfast devotion around golf during the warmer months of the year, golf feels as relevant as ever right now. These days, the sport looks a lot…

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    The 10 Biggest NFL Draft Contracts of All Time

    Take a look at the biggest NFL draft contracts in history, in which some of the league's top picks commanded staggering sums year after year.

    Before the NFL introduced the rookie wage scale in 2011, it wasn’t unusual for top draft picks to land massive contracts — some even rivaling those of seasoned veterans. But this changed after Sam Bradford’s high-profile contract in 2010, which…

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    7 Reasons Why 70% Of Athletes Lose All Their Money Within 3 Years Of Retirement

    Why Do Athletes Go Broke? Firstly, the lavish lifestyle and extravagant spending habits of athletes contribute significantly to their financial downfall.

    You’ve heard the horror stories about professional athletes going bankrupt. And it isn’t just benchwarmers or low-earners who have fallen victim to poor money management. Big name stars like Mike Tyson, Allen Iverson, Antoine Walker and others have all been…

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    Major Sports Losses Impact Stock Market Negatively, Research Shows

    Research suggests that major sports results, especially losses, impact the stock market perhaps because it affects the mood of investors.

    Research shows that major sports results, especially in soccer, negatively impact the stock market. The researchers believe major sports losses affect investors’ moods, which in turn influences the stock market. The study, titled “Sports Sentiment and Stock Returns,” investigated “the…