Olympic Data – Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament
Did you know… Montreal 1976 Montreal (Quebec, Canada), one of the most beautiful and modern places in the Western Hemisphere, hosted the First Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament in 1976. Six countries competed for the gold medal, including Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia and Japan. The international match was won by the women’s...
Arizona Baseball Spring Training
What is better to relax in your favorite stadium during baseball season? How about enjoying some spring training games? Many people think of Florida when they think of baseball teams that drill in the spring to train for the rigors of summer ball. However, Arizona’s spring training baseball, known...
NBA Draft 2011: Alec Burks and 10 prospects for the Golden State Warriors
Now that the NBA Finals are over and the Dallas Mavericks have prevailed over LeBron James and the evil empire, the NBA Draft can start to heat up. But with just over a week to go until the big day, there’s still no set order for the draft outside...
When you choose a cockatoo, choose the bird that chooses you
A belief shared by pet owners around the world is: “When choosing a bird, choose a bird that selects you.” It is believed that this bird will be cheerful, curious and will easily come to you. And before you buy a cockatiel, make sure you know what you’re getting...
Super Rugby – A brief history of the competition
Super Rugby refers to the largest professional rugby union in the southern hemisphere. This was not a one-time foundation, but Super Rugby builds on a number of old traditions that began with the 1986 South Pacific Championship. Achieving a stable, stable championship format proved difficult, but over time it...
February 15 and 16, 2006 – Analysis of the games before the All Star Break
Wednesday (2/15) [email protected]: This should easily be the more closely contested of the two games between Miami and Orlando. Shaq returns to Orlando, but that’s been done before. What will be interesting to see is how Grant Hill handles his first consecutive game since he returned, and it’s the...
The coolest sneakers make a statement
Show me someone who has invested in high quality athletic shoes and I’ll show you someone who has upped their game. For every job or leisure activity, there is the right tool and equipment that can offer supreme comfort and help achieve true performance. When asked what features the...
Amazing facts about Mexico and Mexicans
Did you know… Mexico City has 27 World Heritage Sites. It has more World Heritage sites than Australia (17), Brazil (18), Canada (14), Egypt (7), Greece (17), Peru (10), Japan (14) and the United States (20). Some of the wonders of Mexico are the Historic Town of Guanajuato, the...
42 – Hitchhiker’s Guide to Science Fiction’s Favorite Number – Tribute to the Late Douglas Adams
When Rafa Nadall beat Roger Federer last July in the longest final in Wimbledon history, he became the first Spaniard to win a grass-court major in 42 years. This feels Spain in full celebration mode. It also caused great consternation among Federer fans who were about to witness a...
quarterback drills
I was talking to a major college football recruiter and asked what they look for in a high school quarterback. He Said 4 Things! The first thing they look for in a quarterback is mental and physical strength. The second thing they look for is QB footwork. The third...