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Do Anyone Else’s Wrists Still Hurt From Playing ‘The Activision Decathlon’ 40 Years Ago?

Early ’80s computers and home consoles had cool Olympics-inspired games, including ‘The Activision Decathlon,’ which left sore wrists and broken joysticks in its wake.

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Ozzy Osbourne signs copies of his album

Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne & Geezer Butler Reunite for New Gig

You will never believe it! Plus, update on Ozzy’s health and any final show plans.

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TCM Gets Into the ‘Olympic Spirit’ With a Marathon of Classic Documentaries About Past Games

On the first day of the 2024 Summer Olympics, TCM gets into the spirit with several famed films about past Games, including Tokyo Olympiad and 16 Days of Glory.

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Shaquille O'Neal reacts to his former players seated in the audience during unveiling of his statue at Staples Center March 24, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement

6 Fun Facts About Shaquille O’Neal (He Threw Away An Olympic Medal?!)

There are so many interesting things about Shaq!

New York Knicks forward DeWayne Scales knocks the ball loose from San Diego Clippers forward Joe Bryant during a game at the San Diego Sports Arena.

Kobe Bryant’s Dad Joe Bryant Dies at 69

His son Kobe died tragically in 2020.

Roseanne Barr National Anthem 1990

In 1990, Someone Thought Roseanne Barr Singing the National Anthem Was a Swell Idea

Roseanne’s ‘Star Spangled Banner’ still rings in our ears almost 34 years later.

Thousands of records are blown up in center field at Comisky Park as part of an

Did Disco Really Die on July 12, 1979?

It was the night of the infamous Disco Demolition at Comiskey Park.

ESPYS Serena Williams, Jamie Foxx

The ESPYS: 7 Most Unforgettable Moments From the Sports Awards Show

Watch the most humorous and heartfelt moments in ESPY Awards history.

Cheryl Ladd visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on March 11, 2020 in New York City

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Star Cheryl Ladd Hoping to Release Tell-All Book

She is interested in publishing an autobiography.

Willie Mays

Baseball Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93 – Fans and Friends Pay Tribute

His passing was announced on Tuesday (June 18) by the San Francisco Giants and later confirmed by Mays’ son, Michael.

Field of Dreams Kevin Costner, 1989

Why Kevin Costner Got the Role in ‘Field of Dreams’ Over Robin Williams

Interesting to think of Robin Williams in the role!

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: Sportscaster and former NBA player Bill Walton poses before broadcasting a first-round game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament between the Oregon State Beavers and the Arizona State Sun Devils at T-Mobile Arena on March 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

‘I Loved Basketball’: NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton Dies at 71

Walton’s personality on and off the court was just as legendary as his championships.

THE IRON CLAW, Jeremy Allen White (left), Harris Dickinson (pointing), Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich (right), 2023.

‘The Iron Claw’ Brings Real-Life Von Erich Wrestling Family ‘Curse’ to Screens

The sad story of this wrestling families dynasty is a fascinating (and tragic) tale.

Play Ball! 25 Best Baseball Movies Ever

Hollywood’s top films about the game truly hit it out of the park.

Bob Uecker, on the microphone at baseball field, July 25, 1987

6 Things You Never Knew About Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker on his 90th Birthday

Do you remember when he starred on an ’80s television show?

Sam the Olympic Eagle, mascot of the 1984 Summer Olympics during the opening ceremony for the XXIII Olympic Games on 28 July 1984 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, United States.

40 Years Ago the Soviet Union Announced Boycott of 1984 Summer Olympics

They weren’t the only ones to drop out of the Los Angeles games.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Horses jump out of the starting gates in the Banjo Paterson Series Final during Melbourne racing at Flemington Racecourse on July 6, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

How to Watch the 150th Kentucky Derby Plus Horses, Odds & Preview

Who will win the milestone Run for the Roses in 2024?

NFL LIVE, O.J. Simpson, 1991-,

O.J. Simpson Dead: Infamous Athlete Was 76

Simpson died on April 10, his family announced.

MAJOR LEAGUE, Steve Yeager (back left), James Gammon (back 2nd from Left), Dennis Haysbert (back center), Wesley Snipes (3rd from right), (front L-R) Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, 1989.

Play Ball! How Well Do You Know Your Classic Baseball Movies?

Do you remember what role Robert Redford played in ‘The Natural’? Take our ultimate quiz and find out!

The History of March Madness for Non-Basketball Watchers

It’s March Madness time! Learn more about the history of the college basketball tournament, now go get those brackets ready!

Walker, Texas Ranger Chuck Norris stars as Cordell Walker, 1993-2001

Where is Chuck Norris Now, 20+ Years After ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Ended?

The Total Gym enthusiast has several new films in the works!

Cassius Clay, 20 year old heavyweight contender from Louisville, Kentucky poses for the camera on May 17, 1962, in Bronx, New York Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali Will Finally Receive This Incredible Honor

He is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Rocky III Sylvester Stallone, 1982

Could Sylvester Stallone Be the Next ‘WWE WrestleMania’ Star?

Find out why fans are starting rumors.

Coach Bill Fagerbakke, Ken Kimmins; front from left: Clare Carey, Shelley Fabares, Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, (season 6,1993), 1989-1997

‘Coach’ Turns 35: Where is the Cast Now?

Find out what the cast is up to during the show’s 35th anniversary.

Super Bowl XX, Chicago Bears

The 5 Best NFL Teams of the Super Bowl Era + Every Winner Ever!

Kansas City Chiefs just won back to back Super Bowls, first time in 20 years a team has done it.

Clydesdales and football field collage

13 of the Best Classic Super Bowl Commercials Ever!

Yep, it is mostly “Bud” “Wise” “Er,” but a few others made the cut too.

Singers Janet Jackson and surprise guest Justin Timberlake perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. At the end of the performance, Timberlake tore away a piece of Jackson's outfit

It Has Been 20 Years Since the Super Bowl ‘Nipplegate,’ the Wardrobe Malfunction Heard Around the World

Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson were in big trouble.

30 Jan 1983: Running back John Riggins #44 of the Washington Redskins looks on during the Super Bowl XVII against the Miami Dolphins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Redskins won the game, 27-17

Best Super Bowls Ever! Here’s How to Watch Them

Pluto TV is airing old Super Bowl games and iconic moments.

Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions, 1991

The Last Time the Detroit Lions Were in the NFC Championship Game…

In January 1992, Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ was a hit, moviegoers were hooked on ‘Hook’ and President George H.W. Bush was getting sick in Japan.

Sports Illustrated Football Phone Commercial

Remembering the ‘Sports Illustrated’ Football Phone

With the sad news that the entire staff of ‘Sports Illustrated’ has been laid off and the magazine’s future is in doubt, we fondly recall how SI gave us a free football-shaped phone (with paid subscription).