Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered a 1,000-year-old stone scoreboard, used by the ancient Mayans. The scoreboard was used during a football-like game called 'pelota' or 'Maya Ballgame', where ...

From ancient Rome to the Middle Ages and beyond, archaeology has proven time and again that humans have always loved sports. This was proven true yet again recently with the discovery of a Maya ...

The Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico is one of the most popular ancient sites in the world. It's seen countless visitors over the years, and yet it still holds some exciting surprises.

The Mayan civilization may have fallen more than 1,000 years ago, but a new discovery by Mexican archeologists reveals they still knew how to have fun. This is what researchers say is an ancient ...

The Brits formalized the game known globally as football—but its roots date back to ancient China and Mesoamerica. Giovanni Navaro Cornelio, 30, (left) and Arturo Sanchez, 32, play ulama in ...

More Mayan sites have been found in the last 10 years than in the preceding 150. Here's how space technology is helping archaeologists uncover ancient ruins.