Sports
Sports are an integral part of our culture and give many of us a reason to cheer and jeer. Learn about the history of sports and how your favorite sports really work.
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The 12 Best Soccer Goal Celebrations of All Time
10 Funny Intramural Team Names
10 Tips for Semi-pro Football Tryouts
5 Tips for Finding the Right Tennis Club
10 Surprising Pop Warner Players
5 Tips for Coaching Pop Warner Cheerleading
How to Start a Pop Warner Football Team
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Aaron Judge Breaks American League Home Run Record
Who Is the Highest Paid WNBA Player in 2024?
The 10 Biggest Busts in The History of The NBA Draft
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NFL Players In Their Own Words
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What Is the Hosel on a Golf Club?
Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?
What Are the Odds of a Hole-In-One?
How and Why Owen Hart Became a Wrestling Icon
The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated
The Top 16 Boxers to Win Titles in Four or More Weight Divisions
Tech Team Keeps 2020 Paralympians in the Medal Race
Why the Paralympic Games Might Be Better Than the Olympics
Why Some Olympic Sports Are Still Open Only to Men or Only to Women
The Fastest Mile Time: Top 5 for Men and Women
The History of Roller Skating
5 of the World's Most Grueling Ultramarathons
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Just about every sports league has some sort of deal where you can watch live events on your phone, tablet, PC or TV. What's so great about being able to watch sports everywhere you go?
There's no room for Wildcats or Bears in the intramural sports world. Half the fun of being on these teams is creating a crazy, humorous and sometimes downright risque team name. Have a good laugh with these team monikers.
By Bambi Turner
Semi-pro play is really highly organized amateur football, and making the team takes training and commitment.
By Jill Jaracz
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Tennis is a great social sport, but it can also catapult you into superstar status. Either way, you can find a tennis club that's right for you!
If your Wii sports package is the closest you get to team competition these days, why not nurture your inner athlete by starting your own community sports club?
By Beth Brindle
Dream of warm breezes on your face and the sound of wind whipping through the sails? If so, joining a sailing club might just be for you.
If you loathe the idea of hanging up your jersey but can't find an intramural league to suit your needs, it could be time to start your own circle of competitors!
By Alia Hoyt
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Think of street hockey as ice hockey without the ice. If you have a hockey stick, a dead tennis ball and some cinder blocks, you're ready to play!
By Julia Layton
Basketball has been called more than a game, and starting a league is indeed serious business. We'll show you what steps you'll need to take.
Lacrosse has been around for hundreds of years, but it's quickly becoming the hippest intramural sport around. Better still, it's easy to establish your own team.
Rowing has been around for a long time, and it boasts some of the most athletic men and women in sports. Start your own rowing club to become a member of this elite group.
By Sara Elliott
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Soccer is quickly becoming all the rage in the U.S. If you want to jump on the footballing bandwagon, start your own soccer club.
Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world, so get in the game by starting your own club. It's both fun and rewarding!
By Sara Elliott
Competitive adult sports leagues are popping up all over the country, and softball is heading the pack. Start your own team so you don't miss out on the fun.
We won't lie to you. Starting a baseball league is sort of like starting a business. But the rewards are worth it.
By Debra Ronca
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Do you want to know how to use golf GPS when you're on the range? Learn how to use golf GPS in this article.
Exercise is important for our health, but are all sports created equal when it comes to the physical benefits? And what about the biggest advantage of all -- staying alive?
If you have an itch to play football like you did as a kid, there's a local league that can scratch it. We look at the options available, no matter your skill level or competitiveness.
By Thomas Moore
Basketball is a popular spectator sport but you're tired of just watching -- you want to play. It's time to show off your hard-earned skills in an intramural basketball league.
By Thomas Moore
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Whether you're a former high school varsity athlete or have never played organized sports before, joining an intramural league could be the perfect decision for you.
By Jane McGrath
If faced with the choice of going to the gym or the dentist, some would probably choose a root canal over a good workout. Here are 5 reasons why you should choose a sports club. Don't worry, searing pain isn't one of them.
By Dave Roos
You love sports; you love your job -- so why not combine the two? Don't mix business with pleasure, some say. But, why not? What are the pros and cons of playing sports with your co-workers?
If there's one thing singles are looking for, it's other singles. And, if you already enjoy sports, what better way to play the field? But how do you find a club that's right for you?
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Although Pop Warner is the largest youth football organization in the country, there are many areas without a local program. If you live in one of these areas and know of any families who would like to sign their kids up, you might be able to start a team.
By Jane McGrath
Youth cheerleading is a great way to get kids involved in a physical group activity. As a coach for a Pop Warner cheerleading squad, your job is to ensure activities are safe, productive and fun for everyone.
By Jane McGrath