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Football Q&A: Little Known Pro Football Facts By : Hadyn Falk * First of all, from where did the name ‘football’ originate? Based on its history, it was the Greeks who had first played the football called harpaston. In the United States, it was called foot ball. A blown-up bladder was used in Virginia in the year 1609. Football in Europe is actually soccer, the sport from which American football evolved. Football got its name because originally the hands could not be used in the sport. Only the feet were allowed. Then rugby fo... Frankfurt Is The First World Cup Venue For England, How Will You Be Getting There? By : Mr Hanna It’s the end of another four year wait – the World Cup has rolled around again and this time we’re off to Germany. On Saturday the 10th of July in Frankfurt, at 3.00pm, England will kick off against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup group B and now is the time to ask yourself: where will you be? Frankfurt has a 48000 seat capacity stadium, protected by a translucent roof allowing that early afternoon light to illuminate the players – so capacity crowds can be expected. Let’s ... Is Al Michaels Still The Best NFL Play-By-Play Announcer? By : Adam McFarland When ABC “traded” Al Michaels to NBC this off-season to be their number one play-by-play announcer for their new Sunday night NFL football package, it became clear that he is still perceived to be the best play-by-play announcer in the business. However, is that perception still a reality? Michaels began his career back in 1986 on ABC’s Monday Night Football, where he remained until switching to NBC for the 2006 season. While at ABC, Michaels was part of several broadcast... Older Announcers Need To Know When To Call It Quits By : Adam McFarland Deciding when to retire from something you love has to be a difficult decision. Whether you are an athlete, business owner, architect, writer, or sports announcer, the decision to walk away from a life that has defined you for nearly half a decade is certainly not an easy one. That said, no one wants to be the one who is holding on to a position that they are no longer good at, especially in a field that has superior talent waiting in the wings. Unfortunately there seems ... A Look At Authentic Jerseys By : Dave Michaels During the sport season, sports jersey manufacturers have been having a hard time keeping up with the high demand of the sport fans. Your favorite team jersey may be hard to find or you may have to wait for a few months while it is on back order. It is best to try an order early before the season starts. Authentic sport jerseys can be found in many sports stores and online. There are many different sports like basketball, football, and soccer that have different jerseys, all ... Oln’s Playoff Hockey Coverage Doesn’t Make The Cut By : Adam McFarland Like many hockey fans, I was just happy that hockey was back this year. I didn’t care that ESPN didn’t renew their TV contract with the NHL - I figured OLN might have a few hiccups, but overall they would do fine. I was wrong. OLN has been a disaster all season long and it’s not getting better. I understand that they have never done the NHL before and that they only had a few months to hire announcers, camera crews, build a set, etc. But the worst part about it is that the... Baseball Theme Scores Home Run For Birthday Party Planning By : John H. Rogers If you are planning a birthday party for your little baseball fan, a party theme surrounding the great American pastime may be just the ticket. In order to plan the perfect event, there are several options to consider. Where and when will the birthday party be held? How many invitations will be sent? What type of food and activities will be available to guests? If you live near a party supply store, this will be an excellent way to find birthday party decorations and invitati... Difference Makers In The Playoffs: Key Positions By : Paul Mrocza In baseball, hockey, football, and basketball, there are key positions that tend to be the dealmaker or breaker when the game is on the line. This doesn’t negate the fact that the four sports are true team efforts, with each position and player being important. Still, there are certain positions that more times than not are central in controlling the game when everything is at stake. If you’re into wagering, understanding the importance of these positions in each game will... Baseball Q&A: Baseball Facts You May Not Have Known By : Bob Hanneck * What is the difference between baseball and softball? Baseball is team sport where a player on one team attempts to throw a hard, fist- sized ball past a player on the other team, who attempts to hit the baseball with smooth, tapered, cylindrical stick called bat. A team scores only when batting, by advancing past a series of four markers called bases arranged at the corners. Softball is a variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. Despite it... High School Baseball By : Andre Anderson Both high school baseball players as well as their parents share the same mentality, thinking that reaching to play division 1 baseball (NCAA) is the main goal for any student. However the paradox is that the same players that think this end up being extremely unhappy about the choice they have made, Division 1 not being the best choice. When Junior College might be the better choice: 1. You are not one of the top brains in high school. Most of 2.5-3.0 GPA high school s... Why I Love NCAA Football By : Scott Michaels If you love college ball as much as I do, then I know you're going to want to have all the latest gear from your favorite schools. So I recommend that you try shopping online for your official NCAA football products. With the money you save, you might even be able to attend a couple more games this season! In addition to apparel, there are many other official NCAA football products that I can buy. For example, I like to collect sports memorabilia, and mini helmets are one ... The Futures Of Major League Baseball - Betting To Win Big By : Pat Stevens Futures wagering-- which is in essence betting on who will win their division, conference, league or the whole kit and caboodle-- is extremely attractive because more times than not the odds are very good. With any sport it is difficult to predict the future, but baseball with its 162 game, seven-month season offers an especially daunting challenge. The great thing about wagering on futures is you can bet on various teams-- fairly sure bets, up-and-comers, and long shots--... Clutch MLB Players—Delivering The Goods By : Paul Mrocza They exist in every sport—players who can deliver when it counts the most and when the pressure is on. After a while the feats of such players take on a life of their own—a mythology starts to surround them. In baseball, their final inning home runs soar out of stadiums like guided missiles, their fielding plays start to include jumps and stretches that would rate “10’s” from Olympic diving judges, and their willingness to take one for the team makes you think they deserve th... World Cup Superstars – Who Is The Greatest? By : Joseph Kenny Every four years a World Cup will come along and occupy a football fan’s thoughts and time for weeks. Game after game, the best footballers in the world will parade their skills in front of thousands at the stadium and millions watching on the TV back in their homes. Players Players generally make the World Cup what it is. If there were not great players we would certainly not be watching this tournament in the vast numbers that we do. In previous World Cup finals we ha... Playing The Parlay — Gauging Risks And Potential Gains By : Paul Mrocza Probably the most familiar type of wager in sports betting is the straight or side bet. The term “straight” is a good way to describe it—winning is determined by one basic factor and the payoff is clearly stated. If a bettor puts money on a team and they win or beat the spread, if a spread is involved, the person placing the wager collects on that one bet. In your trips to your favorite online sportsbook, you may have noticed that you could opt to play a parlay. It may hav... Move Over March Madness - Summer Delirium’s Around The Corner! By : Paul Mroczka The World Cup will begin June 9th and end on July 9th, featuring 32 teams from across the globe, all wanting to earn the honor of being the best in the world. The 2006 tournament, which will provide unsurpassed action created by some of the finest players to ever take a soccer field, will be held in 12 different stadiums across Germany. It’s as crazy as March Madness with online sports books offering more action than an Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator movie. The teams are ju... Larry Johnson : Kansas City Chiefs Running Back By : Bob Johnson A native of La Plata, Maryland, Larry Alphonso Johnson Jr. was born on November 19, 1979. Currently playing in the position of running back for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson is the son of a defensive line coach at Penn State University. He was selected during the 2003 NFL Draft and is simply known as ‘LJ’ by teammates and fans. As is the case with many of today’s NFL players, Larry Johnson began showing an interest in football at an early age. With his participatio... Terrell Owens : Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver By : Bob Johnson A native of Alexander City, Alabama, Terrell Eldorado Owens was born on December 7, 1973 and is often referred to as ‘T.O.’ He is currently the wide receiver for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys after being chosen in March 2006 to be a part of the team’s upcoming season. During the majority of the 2005 season, Terrell Owens was an inactive player of the Philadelphia Eagles. The activity, or lack thereof, was due to a contract dispute and conflicts with fellow teammates, including ... Custom Jerseys- A New Era In Sports Equipment By : John Francis Football Jerseys have undergone a complete change in its image, appearance and usage patterns. In the yesteryear sports jersey was just a part of the official sports equipment, nothing more nothing less. The jerseys meant for football players had long sleeves, were plain and their material was heavier than today's National football league jersey. Their simplicity and plainness has been a reason for many comments. Reason for their plainness was that jersey was the team gear wi... Football World Cup News By : John Francis The football fever is back and is slowly gripping the football crazy nations around the world. The 2006 FIFA World Cup, also known as World Cup Football, is to take place in Germany. News regarding world cup football is coming in thick and fast. The finals are scheduled between 9 June and 9 July 2006. The teams for the finals have been identified and grouped. Tickets sales have already started and are receiving enthusiastic response from around the world. Tight security arran... The History Of World Cup Football By : John Francis The FIFA World Cup (often called the Football World Cup or simply the World Cup) is the most important competition in international football (soccer), and the world's most representative team sport event. Organised by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's governing body, the World Cup is contested by the men's national football teams of FIFA member nations. The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930 (e... Football World Cup: The Most Wanted Trophy By : John Francis The World Cup is a small gold trophy representing the hopes and ambitions of every footballing nation on earth. Since the advent of the World Cup in 1930, there have been two trophies awarded to the winners.The Jules Rimet Trophy was the original prize for winning the World Cup. Originally called simply the World Cup or Coupe du Monde, it was renamed in 1946 to honour the FIFA President Jules Rimet who in 1929 passed a vote to initiate the competition. Designed by Abel Lafle... The Great World Cup Germany 2006 By : John Francis The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. Qualification for the tournament is now complete, with all 32 competing teams confirmed. The 2006 finals are the 18th to be contested. A total of 12 German cities have been selected to host the World Cup final tournament. The stadium capacities shown are all seated capacities. ... Will You Be Watching The World Cup On Your Mobile Phone? By : Mr Hanna World Cup 2006 is almost upon us and the worldwide audience is set to smash all records. But the days of cramming around the television in the front room or in the local pub are diminished if not yet gone. With increased technological developments, football fans will be able to utilise new technology to follow their national teams’ fortunes. The increasing sophistication of the web means that live games will be shown on sites such as the BBC this summer (http://www.bbc.co.... Tips On Choosing The Best Pro Football Pick By : Jack Peterson When it comes to picking pro football games, there are a number of factors that can affect your success. Last minute injuries to key players, weather, and even an odd bounce of the ball can mean the difference between a win and a loss for both the football team and for you. So how do you make the right picks? There is no real answer; in fact it is called gambling for a reason. There are, though, some tips you should consider. So, to that end, here are some tips on choosing th... Playing Fantasy Football And Choosing Top Picks By : Jack Peterson Fantasy football is a huge industry. Every fall, millions of people around the world participate in the games. Some do it for money, some for just fun, and others for the ever-important bragging rights. Playing fantasy football and choosing top picks are the obsession of so many as the NFL season approaches, that taking a look at strategies for making the right picks is appropriate. Here are some strategies you should consider employing when it comes time for you so start pla... How To Find Free Football Picks By : Jack Peterson Believe it or not, learning how to find free football picks is not really all that difficult. However, finding good free football picks is something else altogether. With so many “experts” wanting to charge you hundreds of dollars for their picks, wouldn’t it be good to know how to find free football picks that are worth your time? Here are some of the best ways to find such picks so that you can have that bit of extra input when you go to place those bets or enter your offic... Football Picks Services Compared For You By : Jack Peterson If you enjoy the thrill of betting on football games against the number, then you are likely always looking for any advantage you can get. You enjoy seeking out insider information, getting early tips about an injury, or simply feeling like you have a better feel for the games than others. One way you care really get an advantage is by using the experts who do have that inside information as well as the knowledge of a professional football game handicapper. There are many ... College Football Picks Explained By : Jack Peterson Picking college football games has become more and more popular in recent years. The process of picking the games happens in a number of forums in a number of places every year during the fall season of college football. Understanding what the situations are and why picking college football games are enjoyable to some makes the whole industry more understandable. Here, college football picks are explained in the context of several situations. The Spread To have college ... Regulation Footballs For Soccer By : John Francis Footballs used in association football or soccer have a circumference of 27 to 28 inches. It weighs around 410 to 450 grams and is inflated to a pressure of 60 to 10 kPa. Footballs are usually covered with leather. But, today different types of materials are used to cover it. The footballs used in modern day games are stitched from 32 panels of leather or plastic. Leather and plastic used in football should have waterproof property. It is also stitched from 2 regular pentagon... The 2006 NFL Season – You Bet! By : Mark Rothstein It feels great when you are watching an intense game and the team you are rooting for wins. Hasn't there ever come a time where you are looking at that final score and think to your self, "I knew that was going to happen!" After all, you know your team very well, you know the statistics of every player, you know every play to every game they have played and considering who the opposing team is, you know when a win is coming on. Does it ever dawn on you what a shame it was tha... Strategic Wagering For Major League Baseball (MLB) II By : Mark Rothstein In the last article “Strategic Wagering for Major League Baseball,” the basics of straight and side bet wagering were explained. By understanding those basics you can garner an understanding of strategic and tactical wagering. As a MLB sports enthusiast, you enjoy the game and follow teams and players. If you’re really into it, you’re probably able to rattle off the stats of a majority of the teams, knowing all the important facts and figures. You feel you have a firm unders... The 2006 World Cup Soccer Outlook By : Mark Rothstein From the 9th of June to the 9th of July, the excitement and fan frenzy builds to a deafening crescendo. Soccer fanatics are on high alert. It is time to defend to no end the pride of Region and Country. This is big. No, it’s bigger than big. Considering the fact that soccer is the most popular sport in the world today, it is no jaw-dropping surprise that Soccer's World Cup is actually the largest sporting event on the planet. Based on sheer numbers, fan attendance, television... Strategic Wagering For Major League Baseball (MLB) I By : Mark Rothstein As time has shown, if given the opportunity, people will bet on just about anything and at anytime! Throughout history people have found things to wager on, from cockfighting to bare knuckle fights to horse racing to baseball and much more! In the past, sportsbook betting was limited to fixed locations, with information coming by word-of-mouth, newspapers, and at the event site. With the Internet a new wagering platform was created. The once restricted pastime evolved into... Got Room? The Rugby World Cup Is Closer Than You Think! By : Rita Borges Attention rubgy fans! Are you an aficionado of “the ruffian’s game played by gentlemen?” Are you thinking about heading to France for the 2007 Rugby World Cup? Surely you want to be on hand to see if England will keep their champion standing, or watch as some other country wrests the top spot away from them. France, Australia, and New Zealand were right in there for the 2003 Cup; they will surely be back in force. And who knows? There is always the possibility that a team cou... Divisional Outlook - Al Central By : Jay Nault The AL Central race is beginning to take shape as we move into the second month of the baseball season, and it appears that teams are lining up to engage in a season-long chase of the defending World Series Champions Chicago White Sox. Each team’s progress, or lack thereof, is detailed below. Chicago White Sox Currently After a magical run to the title last season, the White Sox are back on top of the division. Many members of the baseball public, writers, pundits and ... Soccer 102 By : FR Penn Welcome to Soccer 102. In Soccer 101, we learned a bit of history surrounding soccer, the rules of the game and some important things about the upcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup. This time around we’ll focus on a little more of the history involving the epic tournament and we’ll get a “how to” lesson on wagering on soccer, on teams, on pool (group) formations, on predictions and on odds. The World Cup is the largest sporting event on the planet. More people in the USA are getting ... Soccer 101 By : FR Penn The biggest sporting event in the world is about to begin and most in the USA are uninformed about soccer. This article will provide a brief introduction to soccer, rules of the game, structure of the World Cup, odds-on-favorites and authentic underdogs that will participate in the FIFA World Cup. Welcome to Soccer 101. As the FIFA World Cup, the most popular and fervently followed sporting event in the world approaches, many are anticipating that the world’s largest tourn... My Bout With Archery By : Analeese Burnabaker I have this crazy job where I get to haul off and try new things every so often and then write a review about it for people to read. It's a job that I didn't know existed and therefore that I never planned to pursue. It sort of just fell into my lap one day and it has been the perfect job for me ever since. I love it. My days are filled with new things, sometimes safe and sometimes risky. Quite often I pick up great new hobbies that I'll have for a lifetime and other times I ... Tips For Improving Your Baseball Game By : Robert Michael Because baseball is game of skill, the top athlete isn’t always the better baseball player, especially if he or she doesn’t possess the multitude of skills that can help them become a complete player. Baseball is a game of throwing, fielding, pitching, catching, base running, and hitting. To improve all of these areas, you must practice using drills. However, practices can be fast, jumping from one drill to another. As a player, you must always focus on getting the most out o... Sundays To Remember - Intriguing Matchups During The 2006 Season By : Jay Nault As we enter the “dead” time on the football calendar, we are presented with an opportunity to take a breath and see what we have to look forward to this fall. As is always the case, dozens of high-impact players have changed teams, new coaches have been hired, and not only will historic rivalries be renewed, but new rivalries will spice the schedule throughout the season. Below are ten of the most intriguing games this season. Week One New Orleans at Cleveland The debu... Major League Baseball Wagering - Part 1 By : FR Penn Major League Baseball is somewhat of an enigma. Especially when attempting to use statistics to predict a game’s outcome. Even so, there is a lot of data and trends to consider before throwing one’s hands up in utter frustration in baseball’s defiance of probability. With patience and due diligence, a pattern may emerge. But then a gut feeling comes on and the urge to take the long shot is strong, especially when the pay out is big! The mountain of data, trends and statistics... Why Interleague Play Is A Great Thing By : Jay Nault This past weekend was the first opportunity during the 2006 season for fans and teams alike to renew relatively young but sometimes heated rivalries between teams of different leagues. It’s hard to believe, but this is already the 10th season of interleague play, and the argument for and against the scheduling of games between different leagues continues to rage. The “purists” who decry interleague play generally lean on a few standard points to make their case, and we’ll exa... Wicket Keeping Success Tips By : Ian Canaway The wicket keeper is an essential and key part of the cricket team. Every team needs a reliable wicket keeper. As well as taking catches, stumping the batsmen and taking run outs, the wicket keeper is one of the team’s most important players: motivating and inspiring the bowlers and fielders to raise their game and WIN. To be a wicket keeper you need fast reactions and precise judgement as you have very little time to react to such things as fast deliveries especially if t... Certain Players Facing “Make Or Break” Season In 2006 By : Jay Nault The career of an NFL player can be a long and twisting road. There are no formulas for success and no tangible formulas for failure. However, every season, certain players have to know that if they don’t perform that year, their future earning potential could be seriously hampered to the point where they are either out of the league altogether or they must begin to view themselves as “journeymen” who will never sign that elusive enormous free agent contract that sets them up ... I’m A Villa Fan And I’m Scared! By : Steven Cronin It’s fair to say that the past twenty-five years of following Aston Villa Football Club has come with its fair share of ups and downs. But I can honestly say I have never looked forward to a new football season with such an overwhelming feeling of pessimism. I was fortunate enough to be born just in time to appreciate the glory years of the early eighties. The team built by Ron Saunders and then nurtured by Tony Barton brought much joy and happiness to at least half the... Sort The Tickets Out FIFA By : Steven Cronin Once again loyal fans from around the world descend on a major football tournament to support and encourage their teams to glory. Year on year they turn up in their thousands only for the majority of them to return home early and disappointed following defeat and another broken dream. So why do the footballing authorities continue to give priority to corporations and members of the public with no vested interest in either team? The inevitable result is thousands of t... Fearless (Perhaps Foolish) Playoff Predictions For 2006 - Who Wins It All? By : Jay Nault Recently, the picks for who will make the playoffs in 2006 were laid out in the open. Since we’ve opened ourselves up to look foolish enough trying to pick playoff teams in the spring, we figured we’d pass the dead time on the league calendar taking things a step further. Below you’ll find our picks for who will advance through the playoffs and win the Super Bowl. If you’re just a casual football fan, this will save you the time of watching or attending any games. If you’r... England’s World Cup Dream Over By : Steven Cronin Once again England’s remarkable inability from spot kicks has cost them a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The 3-1 shoot out defeat to Portugal was a repeat of the European Championship exit two years earlier when the Portuguese where on home soil. Owen Hargreaves was the only Englishman to convert his penalty as the England curse continued. England have now lost six of the seven penalty shootouts they have been involved in. Contrast this to Germany, who... It’s Time To End The Reign Of The Football Cheats By : Steven Cronin It’s Germany 2006, another World Cup and another outrageous exhibition of diving, gamesmanship and just downright cheating. The time has come to call a halt on this scandalous behavior and restore the image of the beautiful game. Sepp Blatter ordered referees to come down hard and keep the lid on unruly players. The problem is the cheats have seen this as an opportunity to take advantage of the hard-line approach. By diving and conning the referee they know they can ... Divisional Outlook - Nl Central By : Peter Faber Form is beginning to take hold in the NL Central, as the Cincinnati Reds have come back to the pack and the St. Louis Cardinals have assumed their customary position atop the division standings. The Astros recently made a big splash, and things could still be very interesting before the season ends. St. Louis Cardinals Currently: Although the Cardinals haven’t been spectacular in their last 20 games, they have been solid, posting a 13-7 record. They did enjoy a five-ga... "OTA’s" - What They Mean And What They Can Mean By : Jay Nault In recent years in the NFL, the term "OTA" (Organized Team Activity) has come to the forefront this time of year. There are a few reasons for that. One is that the calendar reads May and June, and this is the time of year when activity is at its lowest. The draft is over, free agency, for all intents and purposes, is finished and coaches and staff members are going to cycle into their much-needed vacations. Another, and perhaps more important reason, is that these OTA’s ha... How To Train For Speed - Soccer Football Game By : Chris Chew Speed Training For Soccer Football Game So you want more speed in your soccer (football) game to out run your opponents and are at odds at how to go about it. Well, to develop speed to play soccer well is very much different from developing speed say, for a track and field race. Why is this so? That is because you have to develop various types of speed instead of just sprinting speed. The types of speed you need to develop are:- • Thinking speed – You must think fast... Beckham Quits As England Captain By : Steven Cronin David Beckham has stood down as England captain following the Three Lions World Cup quarter-final defeat to Portugal. Beckham was first given the captaincy by then England caretaker boss Peter Taylor in 2000 and continued in the role under the five year management of Sven-Goran Eriksson. It was Beckham’s leadership in the final 2002 World Cup qualifying game at home to Greece at Old Trafford that will be most fondly remembered. At the peak of his talent, Beckham sing... Cricket Batting Tips: The Sweep Shot And Reverse Sweep By : Ian Canaway The sweep and the reverse sweep are two batting shots which are not commonly used, especially the reverse sweep which is rarely used. However both shots can be used in certain batting situations and are an effective way to score runs and keep the score board ticking over. There is a high element of risk with the sweep shot, so good judgement and excellent timing is essential. Avoid playing the sweep and reverse sweep early on in your innings especially to straight deliveri... The Mental And Psychological Side Of Cricket – Batting By : Ally Canaway When you watch cricket on television, it can appear to be quite an easy and simple sport, but under the helmet of the batter, there is a whole different game going on inside the batters mind in an attempt to banish any possible distractions, and focus every bit of mental energy on the ball as it is released from the bowlers hand, this is the psychological side to batting. As a batter, your aim is to score runs, stay in and help your team reach a certain particular target. ... Divisional Outlook - Al East By : Jay Nault Most baseball fans thought that this year would be like any other in the AL East - a two-horse race between the reigning super powers in the division, the Yankees and the Red Sox. However, as we approach June, one team is hanging in right with the two favorites and the other two are not out of it yet. This is partially due to the Yankees and Red Sox having somewhat disappointing seasons so far, but regardless, the race could be interesting all the way into October. Boston ... Can Michael Owen Restore Himself As England’s Top Man? By : Steven Cronin Michael Owen’s twisted knee and subsequent World Cup exit, coming only weeks after recuperating from a previous injury was not only a personal set-back, but also ultimately a fatal blow to England’s World Cup hopes. Sven-Goran Eriksson’s nonsensical squad selections for the World Cup left England not only light in the striker department, but also seriously comprised our chances of a successful tournament. With only four strikers to choose from Eriksson always knew he wa... English Premiership Football 2006-2007 Preview – Chelsea’s Hat Trick? By : Steven Cronin Chelsea’s latest excursion into the transfer market has left many fans thinking this season’s title race is already a foregone conclusion. On the face of it Chelsea appear to have signed two genuine world class stars in Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko to add to their growing number of A list players. Ballack has been the driving force for both Bayern Munich and the German national team for several years and has always resisted the temptation to move until now. ... England’s World Cup Foundation For Failure By : Steven Cronin I suspect few tears were shed as head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson left his post with the England football team. Well, except maybe for big Phil Scholari who had just masterminded his third successive tournament victory against the laid-back Swede. Eriksson has had his critics during his five-year reign with England, time and again engineering some baffling decisions to confuse not only the fans but also the players themselves. England’s latest failure can be traced bac... Divisional Outlook - Nl West By : Jay Nault Despite being widely ripped as the worst division in baseball in 2005, one facet of the division last year on which everyone agreed was the competitiveness, as nearly every team had a chance to win the division late in the season. Once again, no one is out of it in this division in 2006, as every team sits within three games of the others as of this writing. Colorado Rockies Currently Although the Rockies have leveled off just a tad lately, they still sit at the top of... NFL Enters The “Nervous” Season By : Jay Nault As the headlines from the draft and minicamps fade from the headlines, coaches, scouting staffs and players all tend to head in separate directions this time of year for some final R&R before the last minicamps and final preparations for training camps begin in a few weeks. The NFL has become a year-round job in the past 20-25 years, and many team employees regularly put in 80-hour weeks or more throughout the year. This time is much needed by many to recharge before the g... New NFL Coaches Face Unique Challenges By : Jay Nault This offseason saw nearly one third of the teams in the NFL bring new coaches aboard, and each situation presents questions that will ultimately lead to the success or failure of the new regimes. History suggests that some will succeed and others fail. We’re betting that the new coaches are spending many of their working hours pondering some of the same issues detailed below. Buffalo Bills Dick Jauron walks into a program that has seemingly been rebuilding for years. Tw... Divisional Outlook - Al West By : Jay Nault The AL West is shaping up as a division that will come down to the wire. Every team is lumped together in the standings, as the separation between first and last place as of this writing is only 5.5 games. None of the teams have been extremely hot lately, and everyone sits near .500 for the season. As of now, this race is way too early to call, and this will probably be the case throughout the season. It’s going to be a very interesting season in this division. Texas Range... The Babe Ruth Story - The Fierce Rivalry Of The Red Sox And The Yankees By : FR Penn Near the end of the 1919 season, Harry Frazee, then owner of the Boston Red Sox, decided to sell a group of his star players to the New York Yankees. Among them was George Herman Ruth, also known affectionately as "Babe". Ruth's career reflects the change in strategy and the shift in dominance from pitching to hitting at this time. Babe Ruth had a reputation for being one of the fiercest "leftys" to ever take the mound. It was soon discovered that he wasn’t too bad with a ... The Biggest Rivalries In Sports By : Pat Stevens From college football to Major League Baseball, rivalries between teams have always added excitement to fan experience. Many teams are old rivals, while others have developed a competitive intensity more recently. What teams have been fighting it out for some time? Rivalries are at the center of many fan’s lives. Here’s a quick look at some classic ones. College football has some of the most talked about rivalries in all of sports. To begin with, you have the heated battle... The Kentucky Derby: A Historical Look At Horse Racing’s Finest By : Rita R. Powers The Kentucky Derby, the premier horse race of all horse races, has a checkered history that spans 130 years. At first, it struggled to survive, owing its success to the men and women who created and sustained it. The dream started with a young man, Col. M. Lewis Clark, grandson of Gen. William Clark, the explorer. He visited England and France in 1872 and decided that he would start a racetrack in Kentucky to revive the state’s horse breeding industry. Development began so... Baseball Bats - America's Favorite Sport Bat By : NamSing Then America’s National Pastime reached its Zenith of glory by 1860s. Alexander Joy Cartwright modernized the game in 1845 to almost its present form. However, the specifications to baseball bats kept changing with each innovation and need. The innovations changed bat materials to the present aluminum alloy from the classical wooden. Although whole of baseball gear has undergone a complete makeover, nothing has changed as much and as fast as the bat. There are many different ki... Divisional Outlook For June - Al West By : Jay Nault Form held in the standings over the past month in the AL West as each team looked to make a move before heading into the “Dog Days” of summer. Overall, the divisional race remains extremely tight, as the distance between the first and last-place teams is only 5.5 games. A hot or cold streak here or there could really shake things up, and as of now, this division is simply too close to call. Texas Rangers Currently: The Rangers held their lead in the division over the p... Divisional Outlook For June - Al East By : Jay Nault Well, we’re looking like geniuses based on our last report on this division. It’s still more than the traditional two-horse race, as the Red Sox and Yankees have a party-crasher still hanging on to hopes of a division title in the form of the Toronto Blue Jays. Although the standings are the same as last month, there have been more than a few twists and turns since we last visited the AL East, and it still looks like any of the top three teams could emerge as the champ come O... Practice Is What It Takes To Become A Complete Baseball Player. By : Robert Michael Baseball is primarily a game of skill and therefore the best athlete doesn't always make the best baseball player. This is especially true if they don’t have the skills needed to be a complete player. Baseball is a game of pitching, catching, base running, throwing, and hitting. If you want to improve in these areas you must practice, practice, practice. It can be particularly helpful to practice very quickly going from one drill to the other. But you must stay focused on get... Fearless (Perhaps Foolish) Playoff Predictions For 2006 By : Jay Nault Now that the draft, free agency and the first set of minicamps have come and gone, teams are close to being set in terms of personnel. The schedule is in place for every team, and this time of year presents the first somewhat realistic opportunity to look ahead. Of course, there could still be player movement, and injuries are always a monkey wrench in terms of gauging which teams are poised for a big year. With all that being said, it’s time for the first set of fearless pre... Dallas Cowboys 2006 Preview By : Jason A. Martin Last season for the Dallas Cowboys was bittersweet. On one hand, they managed to rebound from their poor 2004 season. However, they failed to make the playoffs, despite a 9-7 record, by one game. Their archenemy, Washington, picked up 10 wins and made it in. This season has been filled with movement, and the Cowboys are hoping they have the right mix for the 2006 season. Key Additions The single most important addition is wide receiver Terrell Owens. He gives the Cowboy... New York Giants 2006 Preview By : Jason A. Martin The New York Giants were 11-6 last season and made it to the playoffs as the NFC East champions. All year long the talk was about quarterback Eli Manning. Was he just like his more successful brother Payton? That question was answered in the playoffs when, just like his brother, Eli failed to show up. The Giants were absolutely destroyed in their lone playoff game. Eli was nowhere to be found. They are hoping to turn things around this season. Quarterback Eli Manning is... Philadelphia Eagles 2006 Preview By : Jason A. Martin Last season for the Eagles was one to forget. They had issues on and off the field. For the Eagles, the season ended in a couple of weeks. They finished an abysmal 6-10. Over the off season, they solved the Terrell Owens issue. He’s now with their nemesis, the Dallas Cowboys. Looking at the Eagles, they appear to be ready to move forward and get back on track. Unfortunately, the NFC East is going to be a rough division. Every team is expected to fight hard for the title. Q... Washington Redskins 2006 Preview By : Jason A. Martin The Washington Redskins had a pretty good season last year. In 2005, they won some games they shouldn’t have, but they made it to the playoffs. While their defense played above their talent level, the offense was a bit lacking at times. Will this year be any different? Let’s figure it out by breaking down the main units of the teams. Quarterbacks Who’s the quarterback? Mark Brunell is getting up there in years, and he is not consistent. He’s 36 years old, and he showed ... Divisional Outlook For June - Nl West By : Jay Nault There’s been quite a shakeup in the NL West over the past month, as a couple of teams have caught fire and others have really suffered. The Rockies were in first place just a month ago, and now they’re looking up at the rest of the division. Although the teams are still relatively close to each other in the standings, we could be seeing form taking hold. Arizona Diamondbacks Currently: The Diamondbacks have taken the lead in the NL West due to their strong month, pos... Divisional Outlook For June - Nl East By : Jay Nault It’s been quite a month in the NL East. What looked like a competitive race during our last review has become a runaway at the top and a surprising look from the bottom. The Mets have been on fire lately, and it appears that the Braves’ incredible streak of postseason appearances could be coming to an end. New York Mets Currently: The Mets are surging, and are pushing their division lead towards double digits. They went 19-9 over the past month, and that includes an ... The Allure Of Texas High School Football By : Joseph Kenny Even if you’ve never been to a Texas high school football game, you probably know that these games and the fans who follow them are somewhat different than other high school football games and fans. In Texas, football isn’t a sport and it isn’t an extra-curricular activity. No, it’s almost been elevated to the level of a religion. To say that Texas high school football fans are passionate about the spot would be an understatement; a huge understatement. Friday Night Lights... How They Stack Up - The Afc North In June By : Jay Nault All is about to be very quiet on the NFL front, as most staff and players take advantage of the final opportunity to relax and recharge before the grind of training camp begins. This is also an opportunity to take a look at the AFC North to see how the teams in the division are looking as their rosters near completion. Baltimore Ravens Offseason Additions: The Ravens were relatively quiet in terms of the number of free agent acquisitions this off-season, but they did m... Baseball Musings And Random Thoughts - June 2006 By : Jay Nault Thoughts, random ideas, and off-the-cuff reactions to the goings-on in baseball over the past month… Have we really gotten past the big market/small market dichotomy that defined baseball for the past 15 - 20 years? The new revenue sharing/luxury tax model seems to say that we have, but if you look at different media outlets this week, you see that among those being rumored to be available for trades include Carlos Lee of the Brewers and Barry Zito of the A’s, among others... How They Stack Up - The NFC North In June By : Jay Nault As we enter the time of year when everything gets very quiet in the front offices of teams around the NFL, there’s a good opportunity to take a look at how teams have improved, or not improved, as we head into the home stretch before training camp begins. Today we’ll take a look at the NFC North, and there could be some surprises in this division come fall. Chicago Bears Offseason Additions: The Bears basically stood pat, as they return their entire defense from l... Understanding Trades In The Majors By : Joseph Kenny Understanding the trades in the majors can be one of the most important parts of understanding the game. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as one might would hope. First, it’s important to understanding the very beginning of how transactions in MLB operate. This occurs when amateurs sign their first contract and a lot regarding how things progress depends on certain factors regarding that first contract signing. For example, if an amateur is at least 19 years old then he i... The Hgh Controversy - Will The “new” Steroids Issue Lead To The Game’s Demise? By : Jay Nault As we look at baseball from the big-picture perspective over the past month, no off-field controversy grabbed more headlines than the stunning news that emanated from Arizona a few weeks ago. Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Grimsley, it was revealed, agreed to cooperate with federal officials in their pursuit of an investigation regarding the use of HGH, or Human Growth Hormone in the game of baseball. Although HGH is not specifically tested for under the new baseball steroid p... Tips On ESPN Fantasy Baseball By : Joseph Kenny There are numerous ways to get involved with fantasy baseball and one of the most popular is ESPN fantasy baseball. Before you get started; however, there are several tips you should keep in mind in order to make your experience even better. First, it is important to understand how ESPN fantasy baseball works. Really, it’s no different than any other type of fantasy baseball. The main idea behind it is for you as a team owner to draft professional players for your team. As... How To Draft Your Own Fantasy Football Team By : Joseph Kenny If you have been considering starting your own fantasy football there are several aspects of which you should be aware. Fantasy football has significantly grown in popularity in the last few years and there are now a number of different ways you can get involved with fantasy football. If you’re interested in winning some of the larger prizes that are up for grabs, you will need to consider joining one of the fantasy football teams offered by several web sites as well as quite... Divisional Outlook For July - Al West By : Jay Nault Although there was a shakeup at the top of the AL West standings during the past 30 days, this is a race that may be too close to call up until and including the final days of the 2006 season. Only four games separate first place from last, and none of the AL West teams have put together that “big streak” and sustained it. Oakland A’s Currently: The A’s took over the top spot in the division during the past few weeks, going 17-10 in the past 30 days. They started the m... Florida Panthers Busy Off-Season By : Sebastien Veilleux The Florida Panthers finished a somewhat disappointing 37-34 last season—85 points. They finished fourth (out of five teams) in the Southeast Division. If they are going to have a shot at anything next year, they need to improve. So far this off-season, the Florida Panthers have made a few key signings. Deal One: Alex Auld and Stephen Weiss To kick off the off-season, the Panthers gave one-year deals to goaltender Alex Auld and center Stephen Weiss. Deal Two: Craig A... NFL Preseason Betting By : Sebastien Veilleux It's that time of the year again—finally. Preseason football has started, and we are gearing up for the NFL season. Football is one of them most bet on sports in sports betting. Basketball is the other major sport. Each preseason many sports fans go to the sportsbook to lay down hard earned money on the games to make them more interesting. Is this foolish or wise? Preseason football is basically training camp for the rookies. It's a time when NFL teams analyze their talent... How They Stack Up - The NFC East In July By : Jay Nault The NFC East is thought by many to be the toughest division in football going into 2006. If you read enough previews, you’ll see any or all of the four teams picked to win the division title, and realistically, any of them could make a late-season run to the Super Bowl if everything goes right. One thing IS for sure – it’s going to be a rough and tumble race to the top of the NFC East in 2006. Dallas Cowboys Offseason Additions: The Cowboys feel as though they’re jus... Simple Tips For Playing Baseball By : Robert Michael Playing Baseball Baseball is a game of skill and for that reason the best athlete is not always the best player. Baseball involves thrilling, pitching, catching, baserunning, fielding, and hitting. If you want to improve in all of these areas and skills then you must practice regularly using drills. Practicing must be fast and include jumping from one drill to the other. A good baseball player must always focus on making the most out of every drill session instead of just ... Divisional Outlook For July - NI West By : Jay Nault There was quite a shakeup in the NL West over the past month, but the fact remains that the division is still completely up for grabs. Only five games separate first place from last. It appears that it’s going to come down to who gets hot at the right time to make a push for the postseason. San Diego Padres Currently: The Padres stormed to the top of the standings over the past month after being stuck in the middle of the standings throughout the majority of the season... Ronaldinho – Football Star Of Brazil By : Gabriel Adams Who is Ronaldinho? Ronaldinho is arguably one of the best football players in the world, currently playing for FC Barcelona as a midfielder, where he has amazed everybody with his amazing footwork. He is the latest miracle from Brazil, scoring wonderful goals and “dancing the samba” while doing so. He was also named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004, the most prestigious award a player can receive, following his Brazilian team mates Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Romário. Whe... Mid-Season Al Playoff Predictions By : Jay Nault The American League is extremely competitive in 2006, and nearly all of the postseason positions could come down to the final week of the regular season. All of the races at this point are too close to label a clear favorite, but history and trends in general will create a potentially riveting September for any of several teams. AL East Winner: Boston Red Sox Why they’ll win the division: This will likely be the most-watched race for the rest of the season because t... How They Stack Up - The AFC West In July By : Jay Nault Many pundits see a clear-cut favorite in the AFC West, and perhaps they’re right - the Denver Broncos, at least on paper, appear to have a significant edge over their brethren in the division. However, each of the other three teams made changes that could lead to one or more surprise challengers for the division title. Each team’s offseason movements are detailed below. Denver Broncos Offseason Additions: The Broncos are right on the cusp of the Super Bowl, as they cam... Get Your Baseball Tickets Now, As Things Are Getting Interesting In The Al Central By : Jay Nault Baseball tickets are going to be a hot item in the Midwest for the rest of the season as things are getting tight in the middle of the division. A Wild Card berth could be on the line, and as of now, it’s too close to call for that spot. Detroit Tigers Currently: All the excitement below them in the standings didn’t seem to affect the Tigers over the past month, as they went 16-9 and appear to be cruising towards the division title. Their success is a team effort, as... How They Stack Up - The NFC West In July By : Jay Nault Many see the Seattle Seahawks as the “landlords” of the NFC West, and that’s probably a correct assumption. The team got all the way to the Super Bowl last season, and their personnel losses appear manageable. However, there is always the prospect of a “Super Bowl loss hangover,” as that has ruined other teams’ seasons the following year, and two other teams in particular could be on the verge of achieving big things in the division. Arizona Cardinals: Offseason Additio... Mid-Season Nl Playoff Predictions By : Jay Nault As we round into the second half of the 2006 season, many fans begin to look ahead in hopes that their team can either catch fire or hold their lead and qualify for the postseason. In the National League, it appears that the postseason picture is beginning to take shape. One team is all but cemented in its place, another has history on its side and the rest have different factors in their favor that will aid in their quest to play into October. NL East Winner: New York ... Ronaldinho - World’s Greatest Soccer Player By : James Wills Ronaldinho is one of the world’s greatest soccer players. You probably have seen his Nike commercial where it shows him as a young boy, and also shows him at his present age. It shows him kicking the ball up in the air and making defenders look like fools, and then at the very end he rolls the ball in with his head. The amazing thing about this commercial is that it is not much of an embellishment of the skills that he possesses. I have seen matches when he displays some of t... American Soccer Disappoints Again In The World Cup By : Gabriel Adams The 2006 World Cup was going to be our year to show the world that we belong on the world stage in soccer. The Americans boasted a squad with quite a bit of international experience and a hunger to show the world that they belonged. Coming into the 2006 World Cup, the United States team was ranked 5th in the world by FIFA. Another great sign of hope was that the Americans made it to the Quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup, which gave everyone hope that this could be the year ...
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