- The 1992 Regional Final between Duke and Kentucky will go down as one of the best basketball games ever
- One of the best basketball teams were the Chicago Bulls of the 1990’s and their classic matchups with the New York Knicks
The Greatest Sluggers in History
There have been some super slugger characters throughout the history of Major League Baseball. These players are also generally the most revered by fans because they can win the game at any point for the team. Great pitchers can give the team a great lead but often they are swapped out by the middle of the game when the great sluggers are called on to perform.
This is a list of the greatest sluggers in Major League history. So what makes a big slugger? Just one thing: home runs. Forget about finesse, a great batting average or on-base percentage: sluggers take it out of the park.
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The History of American Football: Dates to Remember
May 1874: Visiting athletes from McGill University in Montreal introduce Harvard athletes to a rugby-like game that becomes the basis of American football. The next year Harvard introduces the game to Yale. A student named Walter Camp soon joins the Yale team and later becomes a coach who helps to standardize the rules of the game, including the system of downs.
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2009 NFL Rookies: The First Five Drafted
Pick #1: Detroit Takes Matthew Stafford
This year’s crop of college quarterbacks was generally considered to be below average. So the two that were ranked far above the others, Matthew Stafford of Georgia and Mark Sanchez of USC, generated considerable interest. As the first choice in the draft, Stafford was able to negotiate a six-year contract worth $72 million, with a record $41.7 million guaranteed. After an ignominious 0-16 season in 2008, the Detroit Lions were eager for a superstar among NFL rookies who could make an immediate contribution. They believe Stafford to be that player.
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Basketball Coaching Drills Will Make Your Skills Sharper !
- There are plenty of outstanding basketball coaching tips to pass along to young players that will improve their games dramatically
- For any youth basketball coach using effective coaching drills will reap impressive rewards during game time
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Baseball Most Aggressive Players: Ty Cobb Biography
- Ty Cobb is a baseball legend who set records that still stand today
- The Ty Cobb baseball style was to play to win at all costs
- He was known to play aggressive baseball and this carried off the field as well
- Ty Cobb career stats show him setting 90 MLB records during his career
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The Most Outrageous Football Uniforms
- Football uniforms have evolved in recent years to have more striking colors and graphics
- The title of “Most Outrageous NFL Uniform” surely belongs to the Cincinnati Bengals
- In college football, the Oregon Ducks may have the most outrageous uniform
Derek Jeter Hurricane To Be Leadoff Hitter For Yankee’s Season
Work with the Derek Jeter Hurricane in the offseason may have helped its endorser move up in the batting ranks in the real Yankee season. Yankee skipper recently moved the shortstop to the leadoff position from his traditional number two spot. Though Jeter’s numbers won’t be confused with those of the greatest leadoff hitter, his numbers make him a good choice.
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Best Basketball Team Cheerleaders
- The goal of most cheerleaders for basketball is to earn a spot on the top college and professional teams in the sport
- Some of the most recognizable basketball cheerleading squads would have to be the Laker Girls of the Los Angeles Lakers and the University of Kentucky cheerleading squad
American Football Equipment: What Do You Need to Play the Game?
- For adequate protection, football players should wear football equipment that fits properly and is in good condition
- The helmet is the most important piece of equipment in terms of avoiding serious injury
- Other types of football equipment include shoulder pads, knee pads, shoes, and gloves
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5 Funny Facts From the History of The Baseball Bat!
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Basketball Hall of Fame Members
Few who play the game of basketball will ultimately make it into the exclusive company residing in the memorial basketball hall of fame. The James Naismith Baketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts since 1959 has honored the best players, coaches and referees from the NBA. The 2008 Hall of Fame basketball picks were all legendary players and the recently announce 2009 class will included the widely-recognized best of all time, Michael Jordan.
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10 Most Bizarre Ice Hockey Incidents
There have been a number of ice hockey injuries that exceed even what you’d expect from a league that freely allows fighting and clashing of all sorts. Here is a countdown of the all-time top 10 bizarre hockey incidents:
Rebuilding Yankee Stadium
Right across from the old stadium and not too far from the very average Howard Johnson Yankee Stadium has finally been completed after a $1.8 billion cost and 2 1/2 years of construction. The new Yankee Stadium is, of course, the best ball stadium in the league, eclipsing even the most lavish dreams of fans and players.
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The Ten Best NFL Teams Ever
The 1940-1946 Chicago Bears
George Halas, one of the founders of the National Football League, developed a lethal offensive attack based on the T formation and quarterback Sid Luckman. The modern T formation had been developed by Stanford University coach Clark Shaughnessy. The T was formed by three running backs and the quarterback, with the fullback directly behind the quarterback and a halfback on each side of the fullback. Halas drew up 350 different plays to run out of the formation, and Chicago dazzled fans with its complicated mix of running and passing plays. The team won championships in 1940, 1941, 1943, and 1946.
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