Muscles used to throw a soccer ball: the lower body is more important than the upper body
There is a myth in soccer training, especially among younger athletes, as to where the power comes from when throwing a soccer ball. Many mistakenly believe that the muscles of the upper body, those of the shoulders and the arm,…
The brief history of the Philadelphia Blazers in the WHA
Like many teams in the World Hockey Association, the Philadelphia Blazers were a flash of a year. The Blazers played in the WHA’s inaugural season, 1972-73. The franchise was born as the Miami Screaming Eagles, but the team relocated to…
I never hated the only true God, but the God of the people I hated
I am not a religious man in any way, in fact, far from it. When I was a child, my mother and stepfather were very interested in religion. My stepfather and his family were devout Mormons. For those of you…
The legendary story of LeBron James
For the elite athlete, the bronze ring of immortality and a professional sports championship, it often moves a little beyond its clutch. The more you drop out, the more the audience highlights what you haven’t refined rather than what you…
Colt McCoy & Jordan Shipley University of Texas (UT) Soccer Teammates, Roommates, and Family Friends
Colt McCoy is best known for his success as a quarterback for the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns based in Austin, Texas. In fact, his success as a college quarterback was so prolific that he achieved benchmarks never before achieved…
Big deals within the division have always been a part of baseball
As the trade deadline approaches, most announcers are naturally discussing completed and possible transactions in Major League Baseball. During a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, the announcers had just received the news of a great…
Autographed Baseballs – Building a Collection
Autographed baseballs are among the most popular types of sports memorabilia, with a history stretching back decades. Teams have been writing about them since the early days of the game when teams, score, and other details of a game were…
Hooray for the rightful Hall of Fame!
Yes, NBA. They did the right thing. “The Worm” will become a Hall of Famer (I hope) in August 2011. Baseball Hall of Fame, sham. Until Pete Rose is there, MLB Hall is illegitimate. I’m not a “Charlie Hustle” fan….
5 Ways Commissioners Can Increase Fun And Focus In Fantasy Football Leagues
As the Commissioner of your fantasy football league, your job is to make sure people play fairly and competitively, while having fun doing it. There are a couple of scenarios that really affect me when I do fantasy and can…
NFL Week 5 Points Difference Handicapped Picks
1. NEW YORK GIANTS (-3.5) VS. New York Jets ******* WE HAVE A STRONG OPINION ON THIS GAME. 2. TENNESSEE TITANS (-8) VS. Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons came on the board last week with a beautiful home win over Houston….
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