Pexels. CCO Licensed. When buying sports equipment, you may notice that the price range can vary drastically. For example, the average cost of a tennis racket can be anywhere between $30 and $300. What impacts the price? When should you be prepared to spend more? And what are some tricks to save money on sports …
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Thinking of taking up a new sport, but not sure what sport is right for you? Cycling could be the answer! Doubling up as a form of transport and exercise, cycling can have many exciting benefits. This post takes a look at some of the great reasons to take up cycling as …
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Holiday season is fast approaching and many of us will be thinking of gifts for our friends and family. If you’ve got a loved one who is a baseball fan, a baseball-related gift could prove to be a hit. However, it’s possible that they may already have received their fair share of …
Via Pixabay We all know sports are fun to watch and even more fun to play. But beyond the excitement of a big game, sports have this sneaky way of shaping who we are, connecting us, and teaching us things that go way beyond the field. Whether you’ve played competitively or just kicked a ball …
There are so many reasons why watching sport is so popular, and there are so many ways of being able to enjoy the world of professional sports on a daily basis. This is something that you need to focus on as much as possible, and there are a lot of ideas that play a part …
Pete Rose and Johnny Bench, 1971. “Charlie Hustle” played the game as it should be played, and played it better than almost any other figure in baseball history. He played every game as if his life depended on it. Charlie Hustle was an integral part of two National League dynasties. Of course, most people associate …
In October 1968, the Viking football team fielded by North Park College (Chicago, IL) highlighted its season with a Homecoming pasting of the North Central College Cardinals (Naperville, IL) by a final score of 104-32!! (See Homecoming pin) The Vikings finished the season with a winning record of 6-3, and three players from the team …
Photo by Joan Azeka on Unsplash In the vast landscape of sports, pickleball stands out like an irrepressible flash of color that’s taken recreational activities by storm. Think of a game combining tennis’ agility with badminton strategy and ping pong’s ease. That’s pickleball for you. Whether experienced athletes or beginners alike can find this attractive …
Via Pexels So, you’re on the hunt for a game-changer in your health and lifestyle, right? Aren’t we all… Well, you’ve found yourself here, and we’re going to share some really helpful information on how sports can become that transformative element you’ve been looking for. Integrating sports into your lifestyle isn’t just about shedding pounds …
Photo by LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR on Unsplash In the dynamic world of sports, basketball stands out as an exhilarating combination of thrilling speed, breathtaking athleticism and strategic depth. However, as we consider its future development, it’s vital that we think about which aspects must change for it to thrive, while which elements should remain …
https://unsplash.com/photos/close-up-of-a-white-line-on-green-grass-in-a-soccer-field-HgwY_YQ1m0w The phenomenon of watching sports, transcending cultures, and continents, is a universal pastime that has captivated humanity for centuries. From ancient amphitheaters to modern mega-stadiums, from local fields to global arenas, the thrill of the game continues to draw in countless fans. But what is it about sports that makes watching them so popular? …
Credit: Sano Edits Adam “Pacman” Jones, once celebrated in the NFL, now makes his mark in the music industry with the release of his debut single “Ferrari Kit – LISTEN HERE. Following the success of his twelve-track EP, “The Outlet… Finally Free,” Jones continues his artistic journey under the esteemed Universal Music Group in collaboration with …
PHOENIX, AZ – January 18, 2024 — Calling all baseball enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of baseball alongside Ed Lynch, the ex-Major League Pitcher, General Manager, and lifelong scout. Over four decades, Ed has surfed the waves of this incredible game that unites us all. Join Ed on the thrilling adventure of ‘Surfing Baseball …
Marc Mysterio wants to fight Jake Paul to unify the Vacant WBC Bridgerweight Silver and Vacant IBA Super Cruiserweight Championships and open a show for his fellow Irish Hero, Two-Weight World Champ Katie Taylor, at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. An Irish boxer and musician challenged YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul to a fight at Ireland’s biggest …
Photo Credit A decade ago, Nike co-founder Phil Knight bequeathed a whopping amount of money to the University of Oregon to build a facility for only athletes. My memory is foggy, but I thought the structure was a hybrid dorm and training complex for football players only. Maybe not. A quick search found this: https://www.businessinsider.com/phil-knight-own-locker-oregon-football-facility-2013-9 …
The 2023-24 National Football League (NFL) regular season is rapidly approaching its conclusion, and a handful of teams have already secured their place in the lottery of the playoffs. Two AFC teams, the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins, are guaranteed a playoff berth. For NFC franchises, the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Dallas Cowboys have their hats in the ring. With only two game weeks remaining, the Seattle …
Source: Pexels The importance of college sports is undeniable for the life of student-athletes. After all, it helps shape the careers of many sports stars who have made their country proud at the national or international levels. That’s why vintage college athletics has a special place in the lives of sports enthusiasts. Even they prefer …
Via Pexels Technology has become a driving force in the world of sports, revolutionizing how athletes train, compete, and reach peak performance. Here are seven tips on how technology in sports is enabling champions: 1) Performance Tracking and Analytics: Cutting-edge sensors and wearable devices allow athletes to track their performance metrics in real time. From …
Artwork and Photography Credit: Ashley L. Evans NASHVILLE, TN – (October 27, 2023) – Baseball trailblazer turned country music sensation Bryan Ruby is set to dazzle the world with his latest musical gem – Diamonds Are Forever. The six-song debut EP is poised to be the first crown jewel of his burgeoning country music career, showcasing undeniable talent and charisma. …
Unsplash – CC0 License Most people focus on the holy trinity of sports: basketball, baseball, and American football. Many begin wanting to play them but eventually find themselves in bars just watching the action from afar. What explains this waning interest? It could be that while these are superb spectator sports, they’re not what people …
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Some sports have been going for hundreds of years. Others are only just getting started. In the last couple decades, a few relatively new sports have exploded. Below are just 7 examples of these new fast-growing sports. Pickleball Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the US. It is a …
Pexels – CCO Licence If you are a music lover and you are also a keen player of sports, you might be interested to know that each of your hobbies feed into the other, and that music and sports, whether it be football, hockey or golf, really are a match made in heaven Here’s why: …
Pixabay – CC0 Licence There is something inherently satisfying to watching a great player in a sport performing at their optimum level. For the armchair fan, it’s thrilling to see someone hit the heights that can be reached by few others, and for a keen amateur sports player, it’s interesting to watch how the best …
Yesterday I saw Logan Webb, the best starting pitcher on the 2023 San Francisco Giants, come within a strike of pitching a complete game shutout against the Texas Rangers, a team with one of the toughest lineups in baseball. I had wanted to see him for a long time since he emerged as the ace …
Image credit There are plenty of sports out there in the world; there’s basketball, baseball, cricket, squash, and the list could just go on and on. When you’re watching a game, you might consider staying or going; maybe you feel the same when it comes to playing a game. For some people, if they’re not …
Image from Pixabay – CC0 License Basketball is often considered to be an all-American sport. It’s one of the nation’s most popular sports to both watch and play, and the NBA brings in huge amounts of money every year. Yet the US is not the only country to have amazing basketball players, as evidenced by …
After a mediocre start over the first two months of the season, mirroring last year’s precisely .500 record, the San Francisco Giants have caught fire in the last two weeks, winning eleven of the last twelve games and eight of nine against their rivals in the National League West, including a sweep of the Los …
The Golden State Warriors’ 2023 season ended last weekend with their conference semi-final series loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the final Game 6 result being a 20-point blowout. Though the Warriors had been mostly favored in the series, the result shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone who follows the NBA regularly. The current …
Image – Pixabay CC0 License Sports fans love to play. And they love to watch too. There are certainly plenty of activities where the latter option is better. Watching the Kansas City Chiefs appeals more than taking a sack. John Cena and co. can keep the bumps of sports entertainment to themselves. And watching hockey …
I didn’t fill out an NCAA March Madness bracket this year. Nor was I planning to watch any of the games. A mild illness changed my plans on the latter, when yesterday my brain was too impaired for anything but mindlessly watching most of three games as the first tournament weekend concluded. My first impression …