“I like pain.” –Steve McNair, Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens

John L. Sullivan………………..1882 James J. Corbett………………1892 Bob Fitzsimmons………………1897 James J. Jeffries……………….1899 Jack Johnson…………………..1910 Jess Willard……………………1915 Jack Dempsey…………………1919 Gene Tunney……………….1926–1928 Retired as champion. Max Schmeling……………….1930–Recognized as champion. Jack Sharkey…………………1932 Primo Carnera……………….1933 Max Baer……………………..1934 James J. Braddock…………..1935 Joe Louis……………………..1937 Ezzard Charles……………….1950 Jersey Joe Walcott…………..1951 Rocky Marciano……………..1952–1956 Retired as champion. Floyd Patterson……………….1956–Recognized as champion. Ingmar Johansson……………1959 Floyd Patterson……………….1960 [...]

“I’m a pawn in a chess game. Whatever I’m told to do, that’s what I’m going to do.” –Lavernaues Coles, Wide Receiver, New York Jets

In 1970, Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints set the NFL field goal record of 63 yards at Tulane Stadium. The record stood untouched for almost three decades until in 1998, Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos tied it at Mile High Stadium. At the post game press conference Denver coach Mike Shanahan speculated [...]

As the U.S. government works to prohibit Internet gambling, you are reminded to only wager legally. Here are ten tips that will allow you to quit work and become a professional gambler. 1. Trust No One. 2. Research as much as possible. 3. Bet with your head, not with your heart. 4. Wager only on [...]

“One day, my importance is going to be realized. I hope it’s not too late.” –Edgerrin James, Running Back, Arizona Cardinals