Sports
Facing Blizzards and Accidents, Iditarod’s First Woman Champion Libby Riddles Persisted
A sled in the Smithsonian collections marks the historic race
Éva Székely, Holocaust Survivor and Olympic Champion Swimmer, Dies at 92
In the wake of the war, she did not attempt to hide her identity. "Unequivocally," she said, "I was a Jew"
How the Trampoline Came to Be
Inspired by circus performers, George Nissen created the bouncing ‘tumbling device’ that still captures imaginations 75 years later
How to Surf Alaska's Bore Tide
Turnagain Arm offers surfers an experience they can't get anywhere else in the country
From Ballerina Flats to Tutus, Ballet Has Left Its Mark on Fashion
A new exhibition in NYC features high-end couture, historic ballet costumes and modern athletic wear
How One Museum Helps the Nation Mourn
When prominent Americans like Kobe Bryant die, mourners flock to the National Portrait Gallery in search of solace
Smithsonian Historians Reflect on Kobe Bryant's Legacy as His Portrait Goes on View
A 2007 photograph of the N.B.A. All-Star offers visitors a chance to pay their respects
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2020
Slated for this year are new institutions dedicated to ancient Egyptian, the Olympics, African American music and the Army
Speech That Inspired the Modern Olympics Is Now the Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Ever Sold
An anonymous buyer purchased the manuscript, penned by French aristocrat Pierre de Coubertin in 1892, for $8.8 million
When the Yankees Got the Larger-Than-Life Babe Ruth
It was a fateful December a century ago, when the Red Sox-Yankees trade launched a dynasty; a Smithsonian curator reflects on the legendary home-run hitter
Unraveling the Tangled History of the Hoodie
Over the years, the oft-politicized garment has straddled the worlds of sports, street culture, Silicon Valley and high fashion
Six Spots Around the World Where You Can Try Your Hand at Falconry
From castles to vineyards to bird parks, these sites will introduce you to the ancient sport
Nepalese Mountaineer Smashes Speed Record for Climbing World's 14 Tallest Peaks
Former special forces soldier Nirmal Purja summited Everest, K2 and a dozen other 8,000-meter peaks in just six months
How the Zamboni Changed the Game for Ice Rinks
Invented by rink owner Frank Zamboni, the ice-clearing machine celebrates its 70th anniversary this year
Jar Depicting Thracian Athlete Found in Grave of Sports Fan of Antiquity
Your move, fanatics of the 21st century
In This Interactive Football League, Fans Pick the Plays
Your Call Football's streaming app platform lets fans control the actions of real live players, earning points and winning prizes
American Woman Becomes First Person to Swim English Channel Four Times, Nonstop
Sarah Thomas took 54 hours to cross from England to France and back again twice, just a year after battling cancer
New Rules Could Determine Who Gets to Climb Everest
Nepali officials propose new requirements for obtaining a permit to climb the world's tallest mountain
One Concussion-Free Football Season Can Still Damage Players’ Brains
A new study found that more than two-thirds of subjects experienced a decrease in structural integrity of the brain by the end of the college season
How the Wiffle Ball Came to Be
Patented in 1957, the lightweight ball saved players' arms and more than a few windows
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