KEY TAKEAWAYS The purpose of this article is to relive the 50 greatest upsets in sports history, showcasing the moments when the underdogs triumphed against all odds. Soviet Union The United States Olympic basketball team was heavily favored to win the gold medal in 1972 when they faced off against the Soviet Union in […]
In this article, we will explore some of the biggest upsets in sports history and the stories behind them. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Miracle of UMBC The University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retrievers made history in 2018 when they became the first-ever 16-seed to defeat a 1-seed in the NCAA Men`s Basketball Tournament, stunning the University […]
As she prepares to oversee the first men’s Rugby World Cup in France this year, Joy Neville says she values merit over “tags and labels.” Neville, one of seven Television Match Officials (TMOs) for the competition, realizes the importance of the moment but wants to be recognized for her work. “I’d like to think that […]
On Wednesday night, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-2 when pinch-hitter Raimel Tapia delivered a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning and Kenley Jansen became the seventh person to record 400 saves. Jansen faced four batters for his ninth save in 10 opportunities. “Locked in,” he said. “That’s a personal goal. […]
Today marks the 24th anniversary of the craziest day in the history of sports. On June 17, 1994, some of the most memorable moments in athletics happened to all take place on the same day. This date touched almost every professional sport—basketball, football, baseball, golf, soccer, and hockey. Perhaps you remember this day as the […]
