Category: Sports

Resisting the dangers of conformity

As human beings, we have a strong need to conform to group rules. We allow ourselves to be influenced by the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of other people. Their acceptance or approval gives us a sense of self-worth. Why do we settle? 1. The human herd instinct thrives on...

Sitcom characters who spend an episode wearing a toupee

One of the best treats we receive on Halloween is neither a candy bar nor a suction cup. It’s the “Treehouse of Horror” episode marathon of The Simpsonsthe classic sitcom currently airing on FXX. Being a man with thinning hair, my favorite episode is in the ninth season of...

Road to 2013 NFL Draft: Alabama 41 – Michigan 14

The scouting process for the draft runs mainly from September to mid-April. The athletic testing portion of the judging process takes center stage beginning in February. What matters most, though, is how NFL draft prospects perform in actual football games. Here’s a closer look at some of the notable...

free baseball drills

Throw and catch review For many, the arrival of spring means only one thing: baseball season, with baseball fever often gripping those who play or coach the game. During the winter, baseball players tap their bats and grease their new stiff mitts before warm weather so they can hit...

Premiership Football attracts fans and players from all over the world

Soccer, better known as soccer in Europe (except in Italy where it is called “calcio”), has become the most popular sport in the world. From China to Mexico and everywhere in between, professional soccer draws maddening crowds, incredible athletes and big companies. football madness abroad While soccer enjoys a...