In one corner is thirty-seven-year-old Matt Gifford, five foot ten inches, weighing in at 185 pounds. Over his armor, he wears a red brigandine, a cloth garment studded with metal. On the other side ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The armored combat sport of "buhurt" — from an old French word meaning "to wallop" — delivers adrenaline and violence surpassing ...

What were the most popular sports of the Middle Ages? In the third episode History Hit's 'Medieval Pleasures' series, historian Eleanor Janega ventures into the Royal Armouries tiltyard to learn about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHESAPEAKE — In the Middle Ages, knights sparring in combat as a public spectacle might have been a typical entertainment option.

CANTON − Medieval madness swept over the Hall of Fame Village as fighters sparred in body armor while wielding swords in a bizarre sporting spectacle. Smoke, pyrotechnics, rabid fans, strobe lights, ...

Orlando Weekly had the chance to visit the UCF-area training grounds for the Florida Fire Drakes, the premier buhurt team for the state of Florida, and interview team owner Cory Alexander, as well as ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Arnold Sports Festival entered another day of competition on Saturday with a new sport being showcased on the roster. ‘Medieval Fighting’ debuted at the Arnold this year as ...

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — When people hear “jousting”, they likely think of the medieval times and a sport that took place long ago. The Knights of Valor, a group of students and instructors, take ...

At Vernon Vanguard, the first thing you notice is the armor and the weapons. But it doesn’t take long to realize the real draw is the camaraderie. Teammates help each other tighten straps and fasten ...

As the videos spread online, Indians flooded social media with comments, saying that the Spanish sport closely resembles the traditional Indian game.

Pinned against a wooden rail, battered with axes, the knight staggered. Two attackers, clad in armor from head to toe, tried to kick his legs from under him. There was a flash of steel, and out of ...