Every sport has its fans; some tend to be more passionate than most, while others have a casual interest in a sport but don’t often go to the events; some sports in particular tend to attract true enthusiasts, and one of these is golf. Not only has the game spread across the entire world, but it has one of the largest following within the sporting sphere, and there are countless stories of people spending just a few hours learning how to play golf and then being hooked forever.
How To Get Better At Playing Baseball
Anyone with a passion for trying out new sports will want to give baseball a try. Similar to cricket in some ways, but also different in a number of others, baseball is an endlessly fun game that has long been a national pastime within the United States.
The Most Valuable Basketball Cards Ever
Card collecting remains one of the world’s most popular pastimes, and over the years there have been millions of collector cards in circulation. Shapes come in many different values, with some being extremely common and having a low value; while others might be extraordinarily rare, and almost impossible to get a hold of. These are the cards with the most value, and the ones that serious collectors can sometimes spend their lives attempting to acquire. Continue reading
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The Origins of Marathons at a Glance
If you’ve ever thought that 42.2 kilometres, or 26.2 miles, seems like a bit of an arbitrary number, you’re not alone. However, it’s no coincidence that a marathon is exactly that distance. Arguably the most practised running race formats all over the world, the marathon as we know it today has its origins many, many years ago.
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Vital Golfing Checks to Stay on Top of the Game
The right gear can make all the difference to the overall success rates of a golfer, and any golfer that doesn’t take the time to clean, maintain, and perform certain checks on their gear is sure to start seeing their games getting away from them over time.
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The Top Earning Footballers In The World
Call it football. Call it soccer. Call it the greatest game. Whatever you call it, there’s no doubt that this sport is the firm favorite around the world. There are an estimated 3.5 billion fans of the game worldwide, and no other sport can compete.
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How to Choose the Right Golf Course
When starting out with the game of golf for the first time, a golfer will need to make a number of choices. They will have to decide whether they are going to rent or buy their gear; they will need to decide how far they want to go, either as an amateur or a professional; and, of course, they will have to try and choose a golf course that suits their needs.
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Sport Betting Tips for Beginners
Sports is loved by millions of people around the world and some of these sport fanatics have taken their love for sports and combined it with their love for making passive money through sports betting. If you want to learn how you can monetize on your love of sport, you have come to the right place.
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Miami Heat & Atlanta Hawks Facts & Stats
Love the NBA? Curious about the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat rivalry? Or want to know more about these two teams’ history? We’ve got the facts and stats for you!
Atlanta Hawks Trivia
Who did the Hawks beat during their very first NBA championship?
The Boston Celtics. They pulled off this feat in 1958 during the NBA World Championship Series. Atlanta (then the St. Louis Hawks) won that particular series by six games on their way to their debut NBA franchise.
Who became the first Hawk to pull off more than 200 steals in a single season?
Mookie Blaylock. He repeated this magical stunt an incredible five times, which bagged him two NBA All-Defensive first-team picks.
Who is the tallest player to have played for the Atlanta Hawks in the history of the franchise?
Priest Lauderdale – 7’4”. He was selected 28th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Hawks.
Which Atlanta player holds the league’s record for the most turnovers in a single game?
John Drew. With 14 turnovers, he set this unfortunate record during a 95-97 loss to the New Jersey Nets on March 1, 1977.
Who leads Atlanta in career blocks?
Star center Tree Rollins. He was known for his incredible defense style that’s as slick as the online slots in Canada.
Miami Heat Trivia
Now you know a bit more about the Atlanta Hawks, take a look at their on-court rivals and what makes them tick.
What was the second choice for a name for the Miami Heat?
Miami Vice. This was at the time a popular television crime drama.
What is Miami’s longest winning streak?
A cool 27 games. This means Miami hold the record for the league’s third-longest winning streak. The Heat set this record during the 2012-13 championship season.
Who leads the Miami Heat in career points?
Dwayne Wade, a 13-time NBA All-Star champion. He remains Miami’s leader in points, steals, shots made, shots taken, and assists.
Who was the first Miami Heat player to be named NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP)?
LeBron James. He signed with the Heat on July 10, 2010, and in doing so, became only the third reigning MVP to change teams since 1982, when Moses Malone did the same.
Which Heat player was nick-named “The Spin Doctor”?
Rony Seikaly. He earned his famous nickname from his signature low-post spin moves and the moniker stuck ever since.
Who (player) did Pat Riley acquire at the trade just before his first season as head coach in 1995?
Alonzo Mourning – acquired at the trade from the Hornets. He sent Matt Geiger, Glen Rice, and four more players in return.
Who became the first Miami player with more than 300 offensive rebounds in a single season?
The honour once again goes to The Spin Doctor, Rony Seikaly.
FIA’s Secrecy A Blow For Formula One
Formula 1 and the FIA’s decision to keep their findings after last year’s controversial Abu Dhabi final under wraps has led to large-scale disappointment and disbelief.