The world of sports is under constant reevaluation. It might not always seem like it, but new sports are being invented all the time. While the classics are the classics for a reason, that doesn't mean we shouldn't occasionally try out the new ones. If you have been looking for a new sport to try, then look no further. Here are some of the ...
Baseball: the nation's favourite pastime. Many of us remember playing baseball as kids, but it doesn't seem to be as popular these days. Many parents are having trouble getting their kids involved.
Baseball. Everyone loves it. But, there is more to this game than meets the eye. There are some cool and interesting facts about baseball that you probably don't know. Although the baseball season has ended, that doesn't mean that your fix has to end there. Let's take a look at some interesting facts about baseball.
Baseball is a sport with a long history, possibly going back over 200 years. But it isn't clear exactly when and where the sport originated. There have been many different theories over the years and even some debate over whether baseball evolved from a British game or is a truly American sport. Many of the theories of baseball's origins link back to New York. It was once attributed to Abner Doubleday, who was a United States Army officer and Union general during the Civil War. It is also rumored to come from the outskirts of New York City, in what is now Greenwich Village. And an author published the first rules of "base ball" for an NYC club called the Knickerbockers. But what is the truth? Is baseball really a New York sport?
No defensive intensity. No heart. An abundance of potential draft busts, including the first-overall selection. A lot of teams allegedly "tanking", or deliberately racking up losses in an effort to boost the chances of a high lottery pick, preferably the top pick. That was the NBA season in a nutshell, though the NHL season was much better and that fuels some very exciting New York Rangers playoff predictions. In terms of numbers, only 13 teams being able to hold their opponents down to less than a hundred points per game.
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