A 'face-off' in hockey was originally called a 'puck-off'.
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There is a sport called Banzai Skydiving. You throw the parachute out of the airplane first and then jump after it.
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From a complete stop, a human is capable of outrunning a Formula One Racecar for about 30 feet!
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Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
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The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!
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All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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During WWII, because a lot of players were called to duty, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles combined to become The Steagles.
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In 1910 football teams were penalized 15 yards for an incompleted forward pass.
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