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"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... 2003 Tour De France By : James Brown If you ask most bicycle racing fans, they will tell you that the not one tour de France was more exciting than the one that occurred in 2003 starting with the 14th stage. Two hundred and fifty thousand fans crowded along the narrow paths, known as switch backs, that rises to the very top of the Luz-Ardiden. This is the peak that looms for about a mile above the Basque region of the French Pyrenees. Along the cliffs, the crowd was jammed solid on the edge of each precipice.... 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 ... A World Cup For A Non American Football By : Jonathon Hardcastle Which is the greatest team sports' event? For most US Americans the "Super Bowll" would be an easy answer. Others, mostly attracted by baseball, basketball, or hockey, would choose one of those sports' finals or all-star games, but this is not the case for the rest of the world. Outside of the US when people say football they refer to the sport that is known as soccer in United States and which is by far the most popular sport in all of the five continents. The World Cup that... Al East MLB Tickets - For Most Teams, It’s Time To Plan For 2007 By : Jay Nault As we near the end of the race in the AL East, MLB tickets to games in Yankee Stadium are taking on a whole new meaning, as the team is getting close to clinching the division. As for the other teams, it’s time to look towards next year, as none of them are going to qualify for the postseason in 2006. New York Yankees Currently: The Yankees have all but closed out the division race with a 19-10 record over the past 30 days. The team as a whole has come together, and al... American Football Gaining International Popularity By : Jonathon Hardcastle In most parts of the world, if you say the word "football" people assume you are referring to soccer, the most popular and most widely followed sport in the world. However, American football is starting to spark more interest overseas. The National Football League actively promotes American-style football out of the country, sending players as ambassadors and holding pre-season games in Europe, Mexico and Japan. Games are broadcast in many countries and the Super Bowl is broa... 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 ... AP Top 25 College Football Teams Week 2 By : Sebastien Veilleux The new AP TOP 25 college football poll is out and it's pretty much as expected. Ohio State remains number one. Texas is number two. These two teams go to war this week in Texas. One will be left standing with championship hopes. Last season it was a great game. Texas managed to take home the win and it propelled them to the national championship. USC makes a move from 6th in the preseason to 3rd. They looked very impressive in their win this week. Auburn and Notre Dame ar... Are New Orleans Saints Tickets A Chance To See A Real Team Or A Mirage? By : Jay Nault New Orleans Saints tickets are selling like hotcakes so far in 2006, and the entire country is glad to see this happening. No team has had a tougher year than the Saints, and no NFL city has dealt with more death, destruction and misfortune than New Orleans. As a result, the Saints have become the unofficial “America’s Team” as the team and the city attempt to regroup and rebound. There are several positive things happening with this long-suffering fan base and franchise. ... Arizona Cardinals Tickets - Keep Using Them, As This Team Is On The Rise By : Jay Nault Arizona Cardinals tickets were selling like hot cakes before the 2006 season, as expectations had not been this high for this perennially-disappointing team in a long time. The roster was young and talented, the coach was a proven winner and the new stadium was, and continues to be, an attraction in and of itself. However, the Cardinals have struggled this season, leading many to believe that this team will never really turn it around, and given their record, one could see ... Arizona Diamondbacks Game Tickets - Follow Your Diamondbacks All Year Long! By : Glen B. Porter It is spring training time. All of your favorite baseball stars are returning to their training, and getting ready for what they hope to be a great year. If you are an Arizona Diamondbacks fan like I am, you know how exciting this time of year is. But as Arizona Diamondbacks tickets get more and more popular, it gets more and more difficult to get them. Nowadays, it seems that if you do not buy Arizona Diamondbacks tickets online literally months ahead of when the game is sch... Atlanta Falcons By : Eoin Kane If you're like me, and you're a big fan of a sports team, you'll know exactly what it's like. When I'm watching the Atlanta Falcons play, its much more than just a game. When I sit down in the stadium or infront of the TV, I know I'm part of the team, I'm part of something bigger. You'll know yourself. You can feel it in your bones: every yard lost or gained, every result or near miss, you can feel in your blood because your team means so much. And if you're like me and you'r... 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... Baseball In Japan By : Jonathon Hardcastle In recent years, the arrival in the United States of players like Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui has enlightened Americans about the popularity of the sport in Japan. But most Americans don't know that Japan has almost as long a baseball history as the United States. The exact date that baseball was introduced in Japan is not known, but it is attributed to American professor Horace Wilson sometime between 1867 and 1912. The Japanese people were immediately intrigued by we... 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... Baseball Q&a: Baseball Answers For Rookies By : Bob Hanneck * How fast does a fastball go? A fastball is a ball thrown at high velocity by the pitcher. Fastballs go as fast as 90 mph. The fastball is the pitch that is easiest for the pitcher to control. It is often used when the pitcher needs to throw a strike such as in counts of 3-0 and 3-1. * What is the strike zone? The strike zone is the imaginary rectangular area above home plate which defines the boundaries through which a pitch must pass in order to count as a stri... 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... 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... Baseball Tickets In The Al East This Month Are Sure To Get Fans' Blood Boiling By : Jay Nault Baseball tickets to AL East games are always interesting, but the gauntlet has been thrown down, and the first team to make a big statement in a tight race has done so this season. The New York Yankees have staked a big-time claim on the division, and it’s going to be tough to catch them barring a monumental collapse. New York Yankees: Currently: The Yankees have just completed the 2006 version of the “Boston Massacre,” having swept the Red Sox in a five game series fo... Baseball Tickets In The Al West - It's Time For The Last-minute Push By : Jay Nault Baseball tickets for AL West games are gaining in demand as the teams in the division begin to make their final pushes for a spot in the postseason. Overall, it appears, for now, that the A's have taken control, but the Angels are not out of it yet. However, time is growing short, so anyone with plans to make a surge towards a playoff birth needs to start doing so now. Oakland A's Currently: Speaking of surges, the A's have been doing just that over the past 30 days.... Baseball Tickets To "Urban" Stadiums - Does Location Equal Winning? By : Jay Nault Over the past few years, several new ballparks have been built, and although the main purpose behind each was to stimulate baseball tickets sales, we were wondering if where these stadiums were built have anything to do with the team’s resulting success. No fewer than a dozen new stadiums have opened in recent years, and today we’re going to look at where some of these stadiums were built and whether location was a relevant factor in the team’s fortunes. Examples of New “U... Baseball Tickets Will Be Sought-after As Nl Central Teams Sprint To The Finish By : Jay Nault Four of the six teams in the NL Central remain alive for the postseason, which means that baseball tickets are still relevant in St. Louis, Cincinnati, Milwaukee and Houston. The final standings are far from determined both within the division and for the Wild Card, so the next couple of months are going to be extremely interesting. St. Louis Cardinals Currently: The Cardinals have a decent lead in the division, and they didn’t do anything to lose their hold on the cat... Basketball Sports Apparel For Kids By : Low Jeremy In the years that a baby is born, the parents will already raise the kid to do certain things. This includes toilet training, cleaning up after playing and enjoying certain sports that are shown on television. There will come a time that the kid will not only want to watch but also learn to play that sport. There are clinics that can teach these skills but the first thing the parents must get is the right sports apparel for the kid. For basketball, the player will need ... Bcs Breakdown By : Max Gundlach Everything has fallen into place and the Big Ten will get its dream match-up this coming Saturday, when the Michigan Wolverines travel to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. These are two of the four unbeaten teams left in Division-IA and the winner will earn a bid to the BCS Title Game in Glendale, Arizona. These are the top two teams in the polls, computers, and Harris Rankings - all of which comprise the current BCS standings. The Buckeyes will enter this game aro... 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... Blackhawk Tactical Gear By : S. Arya Blackhawk Tactical Gear the Choice for True Professionals Blackhawk Tactical Gear is considered to be one of the finest military and duty gear money can buy. Blackhawk holsters are not pretty or appealing to the eye, instead they are performance driven and ready for battle. The products made by Blackhawk are tested thoroughly and driven to maximize punishment. Each item exudes how much abuse a Blackhawk product can actually take. With Blackhawks no questions asked warranty... Briefly Examining The Football Controversy By : Jonathon Hardcastle By far the most popular sport worldwide is football. Every year, millions of fans come together to experience the exciting moments offered by football players in venues around the globe. Being a team sport, football not only exercises the human body and mind, but also brings people together to produce measurable results. With famous players from every country, like the Brazilians Pelé and Zico, or the Hungarian Puskás, football-which is usually referred to as Association foot... 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... Casino et Football Fsont ils Bon Ménage By : Jack Reider Au mois d'Aout, les Casinos en ligne avaient le vent en poupe au sein des Clubs de Foot. On assistait alors à une ère des nouveaux pris! L'euphorie des Casinos en ligne comme sponsor de clubs! 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 ... Chargers At Broncos: Fight For Division Supremacy By : Sebastien Veilleux It's week 11 in the NFL and the Chargers and Broncos are both 7-2 in the AFC West. This week the two titans go at it in Denver. At stake is first place in the AFC West and potentially the division title. These two teams will square off once more on December 10 in San Diego. The San Diego Chargers have won three games in a row, including an impressive win at Cincinnati last week. The Bengals were up 21-0 at one point, but the Chargers kept plugging away. The game quickly tu... Chicago Bears Tickets - The Past, Present And Future Of NFL Tradition By : Jay Nault Chicago Bears tickets have been handed down for generations in the Windy City, and the team is one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL. The Bears have been continuing their tradition of winning for decades, and their stability as a franchise has them looking like they’ll uphold that tradition for years to come. A look at their history will explain why the NFL wouldn’t be the NFL without the Bears. Beginnings The Bears began as the Decatur Staleys in 1919 as a compa... Choosing The Right Horse Supplies By : David G. Petten If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are many aspects you will need to consider before making any purchasing decisions. Owning your horse will be an investment, so you will want to choose carefully. Since you will most likely ride your horse, supplies are among the most crucial of details, and choosing the right ones is crucial. The term used to describe these supplies is tack. The first thing you will need to consider is the type of supplies you will need. For exa... 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... College Football By : Nancy Anderson North America is crazy about football. From community teams and high school teams, right up to the NFL, football fans are among the most loyal fans of any sport. Fans especially love college football. The College football season usually begins at the start of the fall semester. Colleges take their football team success very seriously, and work their players as hard as possible. In U.S. college football, the goal is to reach one of the bowls, with the main focus being the R... College Football Betting And Nfl Betting Are Not The Same Thing By : Luken Karel There are at least a half-dozen factors that separate college football betting from NFL betting. For starters, action on college football is much more likely to come from sophisticated bettors, known as "sharps" or "wiseguys", who often possess some insight or kernel of information that may provide them with an edge against the house. Experienced bet takers know not to treat heavy activity on an obscure game, such as East Carolina versus Wake Forest, as casually as they might... College Football Betting Cues By : Luken Karel A number of dicey factors, including the disparity between the nation's finest teams and those that still have struggling programs, the massive turnover of personnel each year, and the absurdly large number of teams involved, conspire to make college football betting far more difficult than its NFL counterpart. With the college gridiron campaign currently in full swing, bettors would be wise to join experienced bookmakers in analyzing these three key factors: The Gap Fa... College Football Betting vs NFL Wagering - What's The Difference? By : Paul Mroczka For sportsbooks and bettors alike one of the biggest and most exciting times of the year is the sweep of about 6 months that contains the college and professional football betting seasons. A lot of wagering is done on both NCAA and NFL contests. But betting on one and winning does not mean you can wager on the other and win. In fact, if you’ve focused entirely on NFL games and have tried to switch to college football, you may have looked at the over/unders and point spreads w... 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 ... College Football Top 25 By : Sebastien Veilleux Recently the AP Top 25 was released for the upcoming 2006 college football season. There were a few surprises, but it was solid overall. The rankings, which we'll go over in a moment, will likely change after week one. Two of the big teams in this ranking—Ohio State and Texas—go at it in week two on September 9. Last year's meeting between these two teams was monumental and perhaps decided the national championship. Had Texas lost that game, most of the country would not be a... 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... Cricket No Longer For Men Only By : Dana Bradley Cricket, hereto regarded as a gentlemen’s game cannot be called as in the future as the lovely ladies have made sufficient inroads to ensure that the Women’s International Cricket Council officially integrated to come under the umbrella of the Cricket’s governing body – the ICC. This was officially announced at the conclusion of the eighth Women’s World Cup tournament held in South Africa, by the President of the ICC Ehsan Mani. Mani announced that the International Women’... Croquet On The Box By : David Ellicott The sport of croquet in the cinema has yet to have it's "Tin Cup", it's "Longest Yard", or even it's "Rocky". But it pops up in the odd film every now and then. Herein, a list of the most well-known movies which have croquet scenes in them: Savages, 1972: It demands to be first. The plot actually features croquet prominently, as a group of primitive people chance upon a croquet ball rolling through their woods. They follow the source of the ball back to an abandoned Englis... 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... Dallas Cowboys By : Jonathon Hardcastle The Dallas Cowboys have often been referred to as "America's Team" and it's pretty easy to see why. They clearly have the most number of fans among all NFL teams, thanks to their storied history and their phalanx of great players. The Cowboys, who currently play in the suburb of Irving in Dallas, Texas, have the most Super Bowl appearances with eight. They also hold the record for the most Super Bowl championships in the NFL with five, a record that they share with the Pit... 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... Detroit Lions Tickets - An Historic Team Is On The Rise By : Jay Nault Although Detroit Lions tickets have not been a hot item in Detroit in recent years due to the team’s struggles and the success of the other area professional teams, the Lions appear to be headed for a renaissance. The team made several moves over the past offseason that will most likely pay dividends in the years to come, and we’ll examine each of them below. A New Head Coach The Lions have been known in recent years as a team that’s basically soft. A team’s on-field id... 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... Differences Between Canadian And American Football By : Jonathon Hardcastle American and Canadian football both descended from rugby and began in Canada as a game played between British soldiers garrisoned in Montreal. The soldiers played a series of games against students at McGill University. McGill played several games against Harvard in 1874 and a tradition was born. Despite their mutual origins, the Canadian and the American game developed differently and now have substantially different rules and regulations. The biggest difference between C... 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 ... 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 ... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 - 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 ... 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... 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... 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... English Premiership Football 2006-07 – Aston Villa 2:0 Newcastle By : Steven Cronin Aston Villa’s renaissance under the guidance of Martin O’Neill continued at Villa Park as the home team put Newcastle to the sword. New owner Randy Lerner made his first appearance in the directors’ box sat next to outgoing chairman Doug Ellis. And it was smiles all round as Villa sustained their impressive start to the season against Glen Roeder’s Toon. With major transfer activity not expected until the January transfer window, O’Neill’s initial assault on the Prem... English Premiership Football 2006-07 – Blackburn 0:2 Chelsea By : Steven Cronin Champions Chelsea bounced back to winning ways but it was a hard fought victory against a plucky Blackburn side that mirror the fighting spirit of their manager Mark Hughes. A second half Didier Drogba goal confirmed the win and helped to steady the ship after a less than convincing start to Chelsea’s season. Two defeats from their first three matches, including a last minute reverse against a Middlesbrough side struggling to find their feet under the inexperienced lead... 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. ... English Premiership Football Week 4 – Arsenal 1:1 Middlesbrough By : Steven Cronin Arsenal were forced to come from behind to earn a draw for the second home game in succession after a gritty Middlesbrough performance secured a point at the Emirates stadium. James Morrison curled a beauty past Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann following a one-two with Jason Euell to give Middlesbrough the lead against the run of play. New signing from Chelsea William Gallas was at fault for the opening goal, though too were much of the Arsenal back line. Despite Arse... English Premiership Football Week 4 – West Ham United 1:1 Aston Villa By : Steven Cronin Whisper it quietly, but there are certain members within the Villa Park faithful anticipating great things under Martin O’Neill. Without wishing to tempt fate, Aston Villa’s impressive start to the season is hopefully an indication of things to come under the often eccentric Irishman. A combination of O’Neill’s eye for talent, in tandem with the vast wealth of new American owner Randy Lerner could be the catalyst for success Villa fans everywhere have been dreaming abou... European Championship 2008 Qualifiers – Macedonia 0:1 England By : Steven Cronin Steve McClaren’s one hundred percent record as boss continued as England ground out a rather uninspiring victory in Macedonia. The long legs of Peter Crouch were enough to send England home happy with all three points and top spot in Group E. Until the breakthrough early in the second half, many of the two thousand England fans present in the stadium will have watched with apprehension as the team entrusted to bring a bright new post-Eriksson era failed to break down a ... Fantasy Football Provides Fans With Interactivity By : Jonathon Hardcastle When it comes to developments in sports entertainment, without a doubt, fantasy football has been one of the biggest trends over the past few years. With its invention occurring over forty years ago, fantasy football never really found a strong fan base until the explosion of the internet. Now, fans across the world are united, watching their games with their laptops ready, making trades and shouting as if they were Wall Street stockbrokers. Its origin is credited to Bill ... Fantasy Football Sleepers - Mid-season Edition By : Scoop Chicos Scoop Chicos shares his mid-season fantasy football sleepers that are coming of age. 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... 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... Ferringo College Report: Joe Pa Takes A Tumble By : Robert Ferringo Pretty nondescript weekend in college football, eh? Thursday doesn’t count towards the weekend, lads. Yeah, the Big East may have been decided, the Big Two had minor scares, and some old guy got mugged on the Penn State sideline. Oh, wait. That was Joe Pa. My bad. But I will say that had to be the most unintentionally funny moment involving a senior citizen and a collision since Bob Dole lost his battle with gravity in California in 1996. Granted, it was nice to see a foot... Fiesta Bowl Tickets - See The Annual Desert Classic By : Jay Nault Fiesta Bowl tickets are always in demand, as this BCS game is one of the most high-profile college bowl games in the United States every January. The Fiesta Bowl came from humble beginnings, but the event’s rise in the world of college football is a tale of success and high-end development. If you haven’t seen the game, perhaps you don’t understand how much it means to several people who got together to form the event more than 30 years ago. About the Game The Fiesta Bo... Fifa World Cup – Its Birth And Consolidation By : Joe Goertz No matter where one lives, or how people call it, either soccer or football, everybody knows what the FIFA World Cup is all about. This famous competition went on last time in Germany, having Italy as the World Champion, and news coverage abounded about the players, the coaches, famous plays and daily match results. Coverage of the 2006 World Cup could be found in newspapers all over the world! The history of World Cup Soccer can be traced back to 1904 in Paris, where on M... Finding Custom Horse Equipment By : David G. Petten There are many different types of horse supplies and equipment that can be purchased for a number of reasons and uses. When you go to make your purchased, you will be faced with a wide variety of options, so knowing what you need before hand is very important. This can be especially relevant if you are planning to spend a lot of money on your horse equipment, and it can definitely turn quite costly. Still, even with all the options available to you, you may find yourself wish... Flag Football Strategies - Offense By : Eric Fields This article will cover flag football strategies. I am going to assume you are coaching or playing 7-on-7 flag football. Offense in flag consists of a couple of key things, first misdirection. Misdirection is key for running an efficient offense. Reverses, halfback passes, and having your offensive lineman pass are some very effective trick plays. Those plays are a good place to start from. You can add your unique touches on these plays. Try to run a trick play once every ... Flag Football Strategies-Defense By : Eric Fields Using flag football strategies to run your defense is a lot easier then using flag football strategies to run an offense. when creating your defense a couple of things to focus on are 1. not giving up the big play and 2. pulling the flag. When running a defense a simple formation is to have 2 Defensive Ends, 2 Defensive Backs, 2 Linebackers, and 2 safeties. We will start with your defensive ends first. Your defensive ends should be your top 2 athletes. Why? Because in flag... Florida Gators Football Tickets - Are We Witnessing The Birth Of A New Dynasty? By : Jay Nault Florida Gators football tickets have been hard to find, and the team has held a special place in the hearts of Gators fans, for over 20 years now. The team was a perennial also-ran before the likes of Steve Spurrier showed up in Gainesville and transformed the Gators into a national power. The roots of such a run of dominance were beginning to take hold a bit before Spurrier arrived, but Florida was always a national contender under Spurrier and won the national championship ... 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... Florida State Football Tickets - See The Seminoles Now Before The Program Declines By : Jay Nault If you’ve had a chance to use Florida State football tickets in the past 20 years or so, you’ve been privileged to watch one of the most dominant programs in the history of college football. The Seminoles have dominated the ACC as well, and they have produced countless NFL stars over the years. However, the Seminoles are showing some early signs of decline, and given that their legendary coach, Bobby Bowden, is nearing the end of his historic career, Seminoles fans may be ... Football Faq: So You Won't Look Too Stupid Watching Football With Your Date By : Hadyn Falk * What are the positions in football? There are two types of position, an offensive position and a defensive position. One of the most essential offensive positions is the quarterback. The protectors of the quarterback are the offensive line. As an additional protection there are the running-the-ball positions of running back and fullback. These positions are located in the backfield, behind the quarterback. The last offensive position is the wide receiver. This positio... Football Jerseys For The Nfl Fanatic By : Barbara Jackson NFL jerseys have always been a favorite among football fans. Whether you are at the grocery store, the movies, the bar, or the beach, you may spot NFL jerseys everywhere besides at the game. And these days, people are excited over the throwback sports jerseys from their favorite NFL teams of yore. NFL jerseys are hot because they make for a stylish and comfortable outfit. You can't beat wearing the classy midnight green of the Philadelphia Eagles. There's nothing bolder th... Football Or Drama? Dallas Cowboys Tickets Will Give Fans An Interesting Show By : Jay Nault Regardless of the circumstances, fans have always snapped up Dallas Cowboys tickets quickly. The team is one of the most “glamorous” in all of professional sports, and the 2006 season is providing several points of intrigue that are unlike any others the franchise has encountered in the recent past. We’ll examine the reasons below why the Cowboys will be perhaps the most interesting team to watch as the schedule plays out, and there’s no telling how things will turn out. T... 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 ... 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... Football Rules By : Robert Jones Football is a game played by many, but understood by few. At any given game, half of the barroom or stadium will erupt in cheers on the cue of fellow fans, without really knowing what just happened. This will assist those of you who have yet to learn the game, and act as a refresher course for those in the know. The object of football is to score as many points as possible. The team that scores the most points within a given time period is the winner. That's the easy p... 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... 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... Football – Social Sport Of The Us? By : Gabriel Adams Are you getting bored and yearning for some human company in your house? Well, all that you have to do is switch on the TV and invite your neighbor. Done. Just see how the atmosphere in the house is charged with electricity with all the screaming and shouting that is bound to happen! Just watching National Football League and United States Football League tackling the football is sure to raise the adrenalin. Football is a game you can enjoy the most when you are in the com... Football: One Of America's Favorite Pastimes By : Gabriel Adams Few sports have enthralled the nation as much as football. It is considered one of the most popular pastimes of this age. It is a great time for a guy to hang out with his buddies, drink a few beers, and enjoy watching a nice, manly sport. Many people like to choose a certain team to root for during the whole season. It gives a great sense of camaraderie - after all, there are thousands of people rooting for the same team as you. Within the larger group of football fans, p... Four Major League Ballparks Worth A Special Trip By : Jonathon Hardcastle This park opened in 1992 and pays homage to the early days of baseball. With its graceful wrought iron embellishments and brick façade, Oriole Park set the new standard for modern ballparks and is still considered the best park in the country by purists. Architects incorporated the B&O Railroad warehouse into the design of the park, creating a pedestrian area called Eutaw Street where fans can stroll before and after the game. Players who actually hit the warehouse with a hom... Fourth Down And Inches By : Doc Moseman Our “College Game of the Year”, Arkansas –5 ½ over Tennessee, won as expected, with the Razorbacks crushing the Vols, 31-14. The Hogs rushing attack was outstanding, having no problems against the Volunteers suspect defense. These are the type of games that I love to release, no doubt, and you can light up a cigar because the game was over by halftime. As for the weekend itself, it was profitable, picking up six units. I was a little disappointed in a couple of key games. ... 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 ... Fun And Interesting Outdoor Sports For Kids By : Claire Quaty Parents may wonder what type of interesting sports for kids might be available which the young ones can play outdoors. It can arguably be stated that the possibilities are almost endless when it comes to the wide variety of outdoor sports available to children of all ages. Some require different pieces of sporting equipments whereas others require nothing but a little imagination. The following paragraphs will highlight some fun and interesting sports for kids to play in an o... Gear Up For Your Next Outdoor Experience – Camping By : Joe Goertz Camping offers an easy and affordable escape from the rat race of everyday city life; an escape from people, cars, electronics, work, responsibilities, etc. However, camping today is nothing like the camping your grandfather did when he was young. The collection of outdoor camping equipment you can buy today gives a whole new meaning to the term “roughing it.” There are new camping items pouring into shops every season that allow individuals and families the convenience an... Get Into Superbowl, Nfl Sports Apparel By : Low Jeremy Football is very big in the United States and proof of this is how Superbowl has beaten the Olympics as the most awaited sports event on this side of the globe. That claim may be up for debate but a lot of things will support this declaration. The National Football League (NFL) players and their teams are proper nouns that are recognizable even by kids and some of its players have gone into movies and television by appearing in cameo roles. It is not uncommon for kids to a... 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... Get Your Baseball Tickets To NL Central Games Now - Big Finish In Store By : Jay Nault The NL Central may look to be decided, but baseball tickets in at least a few cities are going to be worth the effort to obtain as the season steams towards the finish line. The Cardinals are still on top of the standings, but the Reds are still within striking distance and can also clinch the Wild Card despite a miserable recent stretch of games. St. Louis Cardinals Currently: The Cardinals have held onto their lead, even though they didn’t have a great month. The tea... Getting Geared Up For The Gridiron By : Joseph Kenny If you’re planning to start your own fantasy football team you will need to make sure your team is properly outfitted. Official football equipment not only helps your team to look more professional but is also important to ensure your players’ safety. Read on for more tips to help you understand what equipment you will need and why it is important. First, it is extremely important to protect the head and neck from any possible injury. In order to do this each player will n...
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