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The Story Behind Sports Most Iconic Trophies 24 Aug 2013 | 06:23 pm
Every year athletes across the globe compete for iconic championships and the trophies that come with them. Here is a look at some of the best known trophies in sports. Stanley Cup This coveted trophy...
Basketball Court Design: Surfaces and Hoops 23 Aug 2013 | 10:54 am
The design of the modern basketball court goes back to the earliest days of basketball in the 1890s. In these formative years, the game was played in YMCA and school gymnasiums across the country – wo...
Great Cricket Moments: Three Timeless Ashes Series 23 Aug 2013 | 04:36 am
In this year’s Ashes, England has returned with a stunning series of victories to win back the Ashes for the third time since 2009. A poor showing from the Australians, combined with an inspiring disp...
2013 NFL Predictions: Division Winners, Super Bowl Champs, Individual Awards and League Leaders 22 Aug 2013 | 01:00 am
It’s almost here, but if you weren’t excited enough about the NFL returning in a couple weeks, here are a few more reasons. It’s time to make some predictions that will inevitably have clear cut outom...
Book Review: Rising Tide Provides Glimpse Into Alabama Football During Era Of Bryant and Namath 18 Aug 2013 | 11:24 pm
The new book by Randy Roberts and Ed Krzemienski, Rising Tide : Bear Bryant, Joe Namath and Dixie’s Last Quarter, is dedicated to, among others, “all of the … passionate fans of the Crimson Tide, the ...
Alex Rodriguez Disaster Takes Focus Off The Field 11 Aug 2013 | 06:13 am
For all who simply want to talk more sports, the Alex Rodriguez debacle has not been good. Since the one-time sure Hall of Famer has become the latest poster child for the PED era in baseball, perform...
Women’s Golf: Bigger Than You Think 9 Aug 2013 | 07:23 pm
While the world watched a varied mix of male and female athletes from countries across the world competing for the ultimate glory at last year’s Olympic Games in London, it’s hard to think of a profes...
Ironmen – Elite and Everyday 9 Aug 2013 | 12:51 am
In the past, feats including marathon and triathlon were accolades only a few could boast. Only the elite were understood to have the natural capability and mental strength for such challenges. Today,...
The Future of Fitness 9 Aug 2013 | 12:34 am
Fitness technology is unarguably developing at an exciting pace: Mobile phones, such as the Samsung S4 are able to provide a holistic record of your sleeping patterns, daily exercise output, heart rat...
Art Donovan Was Both a Football and an American Hero (VIDEO) 6 Aug 2013 | 02:16 am
The sports world lost one of the great characters of all-time with the passing on Sunday of football Hall of Fame defensive lineman Art Donovan at the age of 89. Not only was Donovan a Hall of Fame fo...
