sports

Golf

1500

Golf was invented before the 1500s and became popular in the late 19th century.

Tennis

1600

Tennis was invented and became popular in the 1600's.

Boxing

Jan 6, 1681

Boxing was invented by the governor of Jamaica on January 6, 1681.

Rugby

1823

Rugby was invented by William Webb Ellis in 1823

American football

1869

Made by rugby players in 1869

Basketball

Dec 21, 1891

Basketball was invented and popular on December 21, 1891.

Volleyball

Feb 9, 1895

Volleyball was invented in 1895 and was popular in 1965.

Lacross

1900

lacross was made in the 12th century and was popular in the early 1900s.

baseball

1908

invented by people in new england in 1908

UFC

Nov 12, 1993

UFC was invented on November 12, 1993, and gained popularity in the early 2000s