Miscellaneous

Racing drivers, golfers, actors, and others reach the pinnacle of success when they are awarded triple crowns for their efforts. There are very few winners.

Great fighters often have great fighter nicknames.

Many sports seem quite ridiculous if looked at objectively and without the bias of a fan, but some go way beyond silly to become laughably foolish. This article pays homage to some of the world's truly stupid sports.

How the 97-pound doormat became a muscular millionaire.

Babe Didrikson is considered to be one of the greatest athletes of all time. She won gold medals at the Olympics as well as 10 LPGA Major golfing championships. Didrikson was even a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Mile High Stadium is an NFL sports icon that is both respected and feared. This article provides information and photos taken during a tour of the famous Denver Broncos stadium in Colorado.

A discussion of attribution theory in sport psychology, including causal attribution with a focus on stability and causality.

A group of Oxford University students embarked on a scheme that can be seen as the birth of extreme sports.

Learn about five sports for adults over 40 plus a few bonus ideas for the adventurous. Getting older doesn’t mean your athletic career is over. You can still compete on a high level!

A series of coincidences brought two athletes together at a crucial time in both their lives.

Selection of whacky and weird sports championed by the British, with brief description, origin and when and where the events take place; includes Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling, Worm Charming Championship and Gig Racing in the isles of Silly.

This comprehensive collection of names for ultimate frisbee teams will ensure that no team is without a proper moniker. These are great for recreational or league ultimate.

There are numerous benefits associated with playing sports. This article lists ten of the main ones.

Some games started out as simple backyard pastimes played with family and friends before evolving into sports governed by national and international organizations. Here are ten popular ones.

Many fans believe their teams are cursed by some malevolent force that destines them to be losers; obviously it can’t be because they are not good enough to win. Read on to learn about some of the most well-known sports curses and the teams that rue them.

Today I read an article stating that Justin Verlander would like to pitch in the MLB until he is 45 years old. I thought of a few others who defied Father Time.

A look at skating and its impact on popular culture.

If you have to make weight for a meet or tournament with a same-day weigh-in, your usual water cutting strategies may not work. Try these strategies to ensure you make weight without feeling overly fatigued or putting your health at risk.

On August 1, 2018, the Royal St. John's Regatta, the oldest organized sporting event in North America, celebrated its 200th anniversary. This is a brief history of this famous and prestigious annual rowing competition.

As someone who has played a variety of sports over the decades, I'm aware of the numerous advantages that can be gained, but I thought it would be instructive to list the negatives that I've encountered. Here are 10 disadvantages of playing sports.

Here is a comprehensive list of cool, clever, and funny team names for every imaginable sport or league. Steal one for your team or use these as inspiration to come up with a unique name of your own.

The infamous Isle of Man motorcycle race (The IOM TT) is held every year in June. Since the races started in 1907, 265 riders have been killed on the island’s road course.

People climb barehanded up the outside of tall structures as a show of bravado, to make a political statement, or simply for the fun of it. No, really.

Technology and science are playing more important roles in sports around the world, as teams and individuals are hunting for that extra performance boost or a technique that speeds injury recovery.

Every year, the British hold festivals featuring what are loosely termed “sports.”

A look at famous moments when sporting loopholes and rulebooks were exploited to an athlete's advantage.

Hand-eye coordination is an important skill but is often underrated in most sports. In sports, it's used from start to finish. It's essential for all athletes to possess strong hand-eye coordination.

Competitive eating involves consuming huge quantities of food in a restricted time period. A famous example is Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest each July 4. We examine if speed eating is a true sport.

Here is a list of 10 athletes who have achieved amazing feats or have incredible stories, yet are unknown to most people today. The list is in no particular order.

The job of sports commentating is not easy. It requires a brain fully stocked with clichés, banalities, and platitudes, and the ability to blabber on about the glaringly obvious.

Ferret legging, or “put-‘em-down” as it’s known to aficionados, is a contest of endurance and pain that seems about as loopy as it’s possible to get.

Those who engage in stuffing themselves with hot dogs, oysters, or even cockroaches insist they are taking part in legitimate sporting events. But do top competitive eaters face health consequences? Find out in this article.

An amateur yachtsman entered a solo, around-the-world sailing race. After a slow start, progress rapidly accelerated. Then, something strange happened.

Being a horrible coach isn't easy! This is a guide to youth sports coaching, including the most common bad coach characteristics. It's useful for parents asking themselves, "Is my child's coach as bad as I think?"

Perhaps it’s the damp climate, but the British have developed a taste for some madcap ways of passing the time. Cricket is not even mentioned.

Strange substances have been widely used in sport to boost performance for centuries. A small group says it’s time to legalize them.

The start of each baseball season is when fans have great expectations; what they get is great expectorations.

Arm length is usually not one of the most obvious factors one considers when predicting an athlete's success. However, long arms can actually have a significant impact on athletic performance.

A guide to aggression in sports psychology, featuring examples, types, definitions, and theories to help you understand assertiveness, catharsis, and aggressive behaviours and how they apply to the world of sports.

If you're hunting for the best unicycle for beginners, read this article. We'll look at four great, cheap unicycles to learn on, and also give some tips and advice for new riders.

Who in NASCAR has been caught cheating? Does it still go on today? Are the rules too restrictive?

Holding one's breath can be intimidating and very uncomfortable at first. With better understanding and the right technique, you can reach two minutes easily. Follow the instructions given in this article to learn how this can be accomplished in five easy steps.

How can psychology be applied to sports performance and exercise environments? This article will explain concepts like trait theory and how sports psychology can influence the performance of individuals and teams.

Jousting is a competitive sport between armored riders on horses, who use a large lance to charge at each other at high speed. This article will break down its medieval origins, as well as its continued practice in modern day.

A guide to playing and winning ESPN Streak for the Cash.

What's so important about intramural sports events at school? This article lists the benefits.

This article looks at some ways athletes and other participants in winter sports—or cold sports, as some call it—have kept warm. Traditional methods are looked at, along with battery-operated outerwear for anyone going outdoors in the frigid North.

Double Dutch has a history that spans thousands of years, from China and Africa to New York City. However, in this century, a major fast-food chain and three incredible men have turned the sport into an international phenomenon, including a Japanese reality show.