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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Fascinating History of Stimulants in Sports Sports writer Norman L. Macht explains the history of stimulants in sports, including quotes from experts and dramatic stories from the past. Athletes will do what is necessary to win Imagine a room filled with the world’s top track stars and marathoners.
Norman L. Macht 28 Mar 2023
The Fifth Down Game: Cornell-Dartmouth November 16, 1940

The Fifth Down Game: Cornell-Dartmouth November 16, 1940

The infamous Cornell-Dartmouth college football game In ancient times, like the mid-twentieth century, before there were instant replay and officials’ sideline reviews, college football games were sometimes decided by game officials’ mistakes and the results accepted by the winners, however undeserved. With one exception. This is the story
Norman L. Macht 20 Oct 2022
The End of the Line: The rise and fall and rise again of Lionel Aldridge

The End of the Line: The rise and fall and rise again of Lionel Aldridge

The Rise, Fall and Rise of Lionel Aldridge As a powerful and intimidating defensive end for the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers (1963-1973), the 6’5” 235-pound Lionel Aldridge had a message for National Football League running backs: If you come at me, I’ll be
Norman L. Macht 18 Oct 2022

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