Sports Facts

1. The Fastest Red Card in Football History Was Just 2 Seconds!

Red Card

In 2000, Lee Todd from England was sent off just 2 seconds into a match. Why? The referee blew the whistle to start the game, and Todd said, "F*** me, that was loud!" — and was shown a red card immediately for foul language.

This is considered the fastest red card ever recorded in football history!

2. Michael Jordan Made More Money from Nike in One Year Than All NBA Players Did in the 1990s!

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan line made over $100 million in royalties in 1997 alone — more than the total salaries of some entire NBA teams at the time.

His brand power revolutionized sports marketing and athlete endorsements forever!

3. A Shuttlecock Can Travel Over 330 km/h!

Shuttlecock

In professional badminton, the shuttlecock is the fastest projectile in racket sports. In 2013, Fu Haifeng of China smashed one at a jaw-dropping 332 km/h (206 mph) during a game!

This speed beats tennis and baseball, making badminton surprisingly intense at the pro level.

4. Cricket Match Once Lasted 12 Days!

Lord's Cricket Ground

The longest cricket match ever played was a **Test match** between England and South Africa in 1939. It lasted a whopping 12 days (timeless test) before being declared a draw because the English team had to catch their boat home!

This match is now known as the “Timeless Test.”

5. Usain Bolt’s Top Speed Was Faster Than a Speeding Car in a School Zone!

Usain Bolt Running

In the 2009 World Championships, Usain Bolt reached a top speed of 44.72 km/h (27.8 mph) during his 100m sprint — that’s faster than the speed limit in most school zones!

He's still considered the fastest human ever recorded in history.

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