In 1998, Serena and Venus Williams said they could beat any man ranked 200 or worse in a game of tennis. Karsten Braasch, ranked 203, accepted the challenge and easily beat them, 6-1, 6-2.
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All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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The average life span of a major league baseball is 5-7 pitches.
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Pittsburgh is the only city where all major sports teams have the same colors: Black and gold.
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Left-handed people are better at sports that require good spatial judgment and fast reaction, compared to right-handed individuals.
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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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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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