Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Sean Neal, at rear, offers a display of how using a “Z-rig” provides the mechanical advantage of pulleys, letting one youth out-tug three in a tug of war.

Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Almost everyone has been part of a tug-of-war battle in ...

The sport has ancient roots, with evidence suggesting its practice in regions like Egypt, India, and South America. Michigan boasts a strong tug-of-war tradition, with events like Hope College's "the ...