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American Sports Going Global - Good Thing or Bad Thing?
When Spring Training comes to a close in late March, Major League Baseball players are usually pretty excited about finally getting to play real games. This year, a few choice teams should be even more enthused about the their opening day games. Namely, the Dodgers, Padres, Athletics and Red Sox. Why? Because aside from the fact that it is opening day, a memorable moment for any team, these four... (posted by Nishan 4 years 67 days ago.)
When Spring Training comes to a close in late March, Major League Baseball players are usually pretty excited about finally getting to play real games. This year, a few choice teams should be even more enthused about the their opening day games. Namely, the Dodgers, Padres, Athletics and Red Sox. Why? Because aside from the fact that it is opening day, a memorable moment for any team, these four... (posted by Nishan 4 years 67 days ago.)
Yankees vs. Devil Rays - Spring Training Gone Wild
Spring Training is usually a time for veterans and rookies alike to get in some much needed practice before starting the regular season. While there is the occasional fiery rookie trying to make the team, for the most part Spring Training is pretty subdued. All that changed when the Yankees played the Devil Rays on Tuesday. Four days prior to Tuesday's game, a D-Rays hopeful went barreling into the... (posted by Nishan 4 years 72 days ago.)
Spring Training is usually a time for veterans and rookies alike to get in some much needed practice before starting the regular season. While there is the occasional fiery rookie trying to make the team, for the most part Spring Training is pretty subdued. All that changed when the Yankees played the Devil Rays on Tuesday. Four days prior to Tuesday's game, a D-Rays hopeful went barreling into the... (posted by Nishan 4 years 72 days ago.)
What does Yao Ming’s Broken Foot Mean for the Rockets?
An entire city and an entire country are in mourning this week. Throughout Houston, and presumably China, Rockets fans are in shock after having the face of their franchise go down with a season-ending injury. Yao Ming has a fractured foot that is going to keep him on the sidelines for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. Losing your most reliable player to injury is a tough pill for... (posted by Nishan 4 years 88 days ago.)
An entire city and an entire country are in mourning this week. Throughout Houston, and presumably China, Rockets fans are in shock after having the face of their franchise go down with a season-ending injury. Yao Ming has a fractured foot that is going to keep him on the sidelines for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. Losing your most reliable player to injury is a tough pill for... (posted by Nishan 4 years 88 days ago.)
Recent NBA Trades - Who Got the Best Deal?
With such a flurry of recent trades in the NBA, even an avid basketball fan may find it difficult to keep up with all the activity. Here's a recap of the major trades that have happened during this year's tranfer window: 1. Shaq was traded to the Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. 2. Jason Kidd was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Devin Harris and Dasagna Diop. 3. Pau Gasol was traded to the... (posted by Nishan 4 years 93 days ago.)
With such a flurry of recent trades in the NBA, even an avid basketball fan may find it difficult to keep up with all the activity. Here's a recap of the major trades that have happened during this year's tranfer window: 1. Shaq was traded to the Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. 2. Jason Kidd was traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Devin Harris and Dasagna Diop. 3. Pau Gasol was traded to the... (posted by Nishan 4 years 93 days ago.)
Punching Bags - How to Hang ‘em
So, you have finally bought a punching bag and now are excited to get going on some home workouts. Hanging the bag is the next step. But, in your mind you are a little hesitant to hang such a heavy object, thinking that after you do so it will be ripped out of the ceiling as a result of its weight and bulk. So, what is the proper way to hang a punching bag? Is there a way to ensure that the bag will not damage the... (posted by Nishan 4 years 122 days ago.)
So, you have finally bought a punching bag and now are excited to get going on some home workouts. Hanging the bag is the next step. But, in your mind you are a little hesitant to hang such a heavy object, thinking that after you do so it will be ripped out of the ceiling as a result of its weight and bulk. So, what is the proper way to hang a punching bag? Is there a way to ensure that the bag will not damage the... (posted by Nishan 4 years 122 days ago.)
The UFC - Is It Really That Dangerous?
The legitimacy of mixed martial arts, known by most as UFC fighting, has constantly been questioned and scrutinized since its inception in 1993. Many have said that the brutal tactics used in mixed martial arts are barbaric and abhorrent. So much controversy has surrounded this new-age fighting style that even Senator John McCain entered the fray. The Senator made it his personal mission to get the UFC and mixed... (posted by Nishan 4 years 228 days ago.)
The legitimacy of mixed martial arts, known by most as UFC fighting, has constantly been questioned and scrutinized since its inception in 1993. Many have said that the brutal tactics used in mixed martial arts are barbaric and abhorrent. So much controversy has surrounded this new-age fighting style that even Senator John McCain entered the fray. The Senator made it his personal mission to get the UFC and mixed... (posted by Nishan 4 years 228 days ago.)
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