Sports

Can you name Canada's two official sports? How about the second most popular sport in the United States? We can tell you. Your teammates are going to be dazzled by your newfound trivia.

Some of the rules and equipment of youth basketball differ from the game played by older athletes and professionals, but learning the basics can be fundamental for kids' personal and physical growth. As a coach, how can you prepare them to play?

By Alexander Page

Coaching a youth football team takes more than just a love for the sport. What ideas, skills and strategies do you need to emphasize to get your players game-ready?

By Gina Fisher

If your child is one of the 3 million registered youth soccer players in the U.S., then you may find yourself coaching a team one day. What rules, skills and techniques do you need to teach your players?

By Sarah Rutland

You have balls, bats, gloves and a group of eager children ready to play America's favorite pastime. What rules, skills and drills do you need to teach young players as a Little League baseball coach?

By Gina Fisher

You may be an accomplished skater with impressive puck-handling skills, but teaching children to play hockey can still be challenging. How can you succeed at coaching youth hockey?

By Rebecca Regan

You may have a great serve and a killer spike, but it takes more than skills and sports experience to coach youth volleyball.

By Sarah Siddons

From sprints and hurdles to pole vaults and high jumps, the term "track and field" encompasses a variety of events. How can you be a successful youth coach for all of these sports?

By Rebecca Regan

: Introducing your children to the game of golf can be a rewarding experience for both you and your kids. What's the best way to teach your children to golf?

By Alexander Page

Some of the rules of tennis might initially be confusing for many children -- and perhaps a few adults, too. What are some ways to make the game fun while teaching it to kids?

By Rebecca Regan

Coaching youth sports can mean more than dealing with the kids' immature behavior. Sometimes their parents act that way, too. As a coach, how can you prevent this from happening?

By Jane McGrath

Getting kids interested in sports might be easy, but keeping them motivated could be a little more difficult. Try these tips to help your kids stick with their sport once they've started.

By Kalynn Bardolph

As your kid begins playing sports, there's going to be a call for a parent to volunteer as team coach and spend the next several months attempting to herd cats. If the coaching position is going to be filled by a random parent, why shouldn't it be you?

By Tom Scheve

Sports like skateboarding and BMX have been evolving since the first skateboards hit the streets in the 1970s. The latest invention: extreme sitting. What does it take to turn a wheelchair into an extreme sport?

By Charles W. Bryant

You might be surprised to learn that baseball front offices are littered with people who are statistically inclined. Is a new kind of math changing America's favorite pastime and the way coaches and players are evaluated?

By Jacob Silverman

Randy Moss and LaDainian Tomlinson are some of the most exciting players to watch on the football field each Sunday. This gallery features photos of these and other pro football players in action.

Drama, beauty and intrigue abound among these often pint-sized athletes, compelling millions of people around the world to watch competitive figure skating and anticipate the fierce competition. What exactly is a triple lutz, and how is it scored?

By Alia Hoyt

The marathon used to be the pinnacle of endurance sports. But today, it takes a backseat to an even more daunting endeavor: a multisport trial so difficult that anyone who manages to complete it will be known as an Ironman.

By Ed Grabianowski

Sailing began as a way to explore the world but has since become a popular recreational activity. So why should you never whistle onboard a sailboat?

By Maria Trimarchi

Before today's spandex-clad (and some sequined) Olympians set their sights on the gold, silver or bronze, ancient Greeks competed for victory. How did the games begin, and why were the athletes gunning for olive oil?

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Tuna throwing, tomato tossing, toe wrestling -- these are sports? The spirit of competition can cause people to make a sport out of just about anything. The inspiration can come from anywhere. Learn about 9 odd sporting events from around the world.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Extreme eating contests are more popular than ever as competitors battle for top prize money. Learn about 9 of the most popular record-setting eaters, including the Locust, the Tsunami, and the Black Widow.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

During the 1994 baseball season, both major leagues shut down when the players went on strike. Learn more about the 1994 baseball season.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Much to the dismay of baseball fans, the 1981 baseball season is best remembered for the ten-week players' strike that canceled 713 games and ushered in the unpopular split-season format. Learn more about the 1981 baseball season.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Hammerin' Hank Aaron hit his record 715th home run off of pitcher Al Downing early in the 1975 baseball season. Later, the Oakland A's won their third consecutive World Series. Find out more highlights from the 1974 baseball season.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.