Archives » September 2006
Take Me Out To The Baseball Game
Baseball is the American pasttime, you may be surprised how very few people actually know the rules of the game.
I went to a baseball game a few weeks ago and had the misfortune of sitting next to a group of very young, very boisterous children. Not that enthusiasm in the game is unfortunate, but […]Basketball: The Team Show-off Sport
Everyone loves basketball. How could you not, what with the fast pace, the team coordination, and of course, those slam dunks. NBA basketball is the only sport that has special contests that highlight individual players, instead of the organization as a whole. NBA players are encouraged to not only work as a team, but […]
Globalization And Sport
During the 20th century, sports took on an increasingly international flavor; aside from the world championships for individual sports, like soccer’s World Cup, large-scale international meets, such as the Pan-American games and the Commonwealth games, were inaugurated. Sports have correspondingly become increasingly politicized, as shown in the boycott of the 1980 Moscow games by […]
Fantasy Basketball Leagues
Have you ever dreamed of coaching or managing an NBA team? Fantasy basketball leagues can get your adrenaline going.
Being a member of a fantasy basketball league is fun and exciting for sports fans. With a fantasy basketball team, you’re the manager and owner of your own team. You can draft players, trade players or […]The Rise And Fall Of Professional Hockey
I remember a time when hockey was awesome. You know, before the strike and the fall from popular demand and interest? It wasn’t just Canada then either–the NHL was chock full of talented players and dominating teams. Sadly, I fear those days are over.
It used to be about respect for the players and the […]Sports Memorabilia: A Collector’s Heaven
I am a huge fan of collecting sports memorabilia and merchandise. I have tons of silly merchandise, some autographed, some not. I enjoy collecting because I can get really involved in something that I love. Now, there are some thing I own that are worth a lot, and then there are those items that […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Billiards Room
I recently remodelled my home and decided to include a billiards room. I have always loved the idea of having one, especially so I wouldn’t have to use the awful table at the bar down the street anymore. So, I was scouting the internet looking for pool tables when I thought–why not get all […]
Shopping For The Best Golf Equipment
I’m a big believer in using the right tools for the job at work, home, or play. Having the right tools makes getting the job done that much more enjoyable. With that said it’s no doubt that I’m a big believer in having the right golf equipment.
Golf equipment, good golf equipment is something that […]NFL Week Two Part Two
In part two of our NFL week two preview, we will look at four NFL games. I’ll review the following games: Texans at Colts, Saints at Packers, Giants at Eagles and Raiders at Ravens. The Giants at Eagles will be the matchup of the week out of this group. Let’s take a look.
Houston Texans […]NFL Week Two Part One
In part one of our NFL week two preview, we will look at four NFL games. I’ll review the following games: Bills at Dolphins, Panthers at Vikings, Browns at Bengals, and Lions at Bears. Is there such a thing as a must win game this early in the season? For a couple of these […]