SPORTS

The original cup, a silver bowl, was purchased in 1892 for just ten guineas (about $50 at the time) and was meant for Canada’s top amateur hockey team. The trophy has a rich history and a unique tradition: every member of the winning team gets to spend a personal 24-hour period with the Cup during the summer. It has been filled with everything from champagne to dog food, and used for baptisms!

Did you know that Arsenal’s Invincibles went an entire Premier League season (2003-2004) unbeaten, earning 90 points, scoring 73 goals, and conceding just 26! Their unbeaten streak stretched 49 games, led by Thierry Henry’s 30 goals and managed by Arsene Wenger. A truly iconic moment in football history!

Pride yourself as a sport person? How many of these did you know? – Origins: Started in England (1870s) as “lawn tennis” (played on grass). – Grand Slams: 4 majors—Wimbledon (oldest, grass), US Open (hard), French Open (clay), Australian Open (hard). – Scoring: “Love” (0 points) comes from French “l’oeuf” (egg, shaped like 0). – First tournament: 1877 Wimbledon. – Tiebreaker: Invented in the 1970s to speed up matches.

Fun fact about American track and field athlete, Jesse owens.