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Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why Michael Vick's dogfighting puts him in the NFL doghouse: 1 of 34
In general, Michael Vick, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, is in the NFL "doghouse" (no pun intended) for one simple reason. Most organizations do not like it when their employees take steps to become convicted felons. Therefore, Vick's incarceration puts the NFL in a position where they are forced to look for ways to sever t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players NFL talk: Brett Favre and retirement: 2 of 37
The legendary Brett Favre is finally retiring, causing all the cheeseheads in Wisconsin and beyond to shed a tear. Favre will go down as one of the greatest and most beloved quarterbacks in NFL history, but this is probably as good a time as any to "hang it up". Despite the fact that 'ol Brett probably "could" keep going, the... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA All-time best NBA scorers: 1 of 13
When you talk about the all-time best NBA scorers, there are only a few people that come to mind who stand head and shoulders above the rest. This isn't just a category of people who have the most points, but who you would want to have the ball in their hands at the end of the game. In other words, they are the "clutch" playe... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) The case for more complete games: 1 of 12
Baseball, like many other professional sports, has evolved over the years. Leagues change rules, teams alter tactics and strategies, and players develop different abilities and styles. In baseball, the "purist" fan may yearn for the simpler days of yesteryear, but there are also some developments that make the modern game m... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football College football: BCS vs. Playoffs: 2 of 23
Currently in college football, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is the system of record. Everything revolves around the BCS, and despite the other polls, all the money is channeled towards the "major" bowls in January. The Sugar, Orange, Fiesta, and Rose bowls represent college football royalty, and every other bowl is esse... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) It's baseball season again: 2 of 22
Every spring, the baseball fan starts to anticipate the new season. Even fans that follow teams with poor prospects for the season can get a bit excited, since there is always the possibility that this could be "the year". In many ways, baseball is still for many people "America's pastime" and some people get very excited abo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Which provides for a better camping experience: RVs or tent-camping?: 4 of 42
Tents provides a superior camping experience over RVs for the simple reason that tents are much more about authentic camping than an RV. An RV can provide a very enjoyable experience from a recreational standpoint, but staying in a RV is less of an outdoor camping atmosphere than a tent. Here are a few factors that make a ten... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why sports figures are failing as role models: 2 of 21
Sports figures can do some amazing physical things. People pay large sums of money to watch these gifted individuals run, jump, throw and will their way to victories. There are certainly people that imagine themselves to be that "star" athlete, and young people can idolize their favorite player or team as they are growing up.... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Why children like to play baseball: 2 of 20
Baseball has a long history and it is a sport that has popularity all over the world. Kids start playing baseball fairly early in life, and while they may start with "T-ball" or a version of softball where the coach pitches underhand, the game starts be accessible to a variety of youngsters at an early age. Granted, their s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills Basketball: Dribbling tips: 1 of 10
Dribbling is the motor that makes basketball go. Otherwise, it would be rugby. As I watch my seven-year-old and his teammates play in the local parks and recreation league, I see the challenges they have with dribbling. They get the idea of shooting, and they even make one every once in a while. But, dribbling is a whole diff... More..