Archive for August, 2006
Living the dream
August 15th, 2006What’s the easiest sport for an amateur to break into? (Click to answer — best response wins a prize!)
You might have heard of the new Disney movie Invincible, which is based on the true story of Vince Papale, a bartender and substitute teacher who didn’t play college football but played 3 seasons for the Philadelphia […]
The amazing races
August 10th, 2006Is it tougher to be an elite runner or an elite auto racer? (Click to answer - best response wins a prize!)
The race seems to be the simplest of sporting events - first one across the finish line wins. But any race buff knows that there’s more to a race than just moving fast.
NASCAR […]
Waiting for the call that never came
August 8th, 2006Which snubbed player most deserves entrance to the Hall of Fame of his or her sport? CLICK TO ANSWER (best answer wins prize!)
Last week, the Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted its 2006 class: Troy Aikman, Harry Carson, John Madden, Warren Moon, Reggie White, and Rayfield Wright.
Those six joined a group responsible for sport’s […]
Not your father’s All-Star Game (that’s a bad thing)
August 3rd, 2006If the major sports got rid of their all-star games, would anyone care?
CLICK TO ANSWER (Best answer wins prize!)
All-star games were created as treats for the fans — as chances to see the best play the best. Being selected to an all-star game requires a combination of popularity and playing ability. Did Ozzie Smith […]
Where have all the tennis players who also play hockey gone?
August 1st, 2006What two-sport athlete would you most like to see?
BEST ANSWER WINS PRIZE! (Click giftbox to answer.)
The most influential person in baseball history (according to Metro) might have become the most influential person in football or basketball history instead. This Hall-of-Famer was a letterwinner in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field, and was the first […]
Let the games begin!
August 1st, 2006If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ve surely seen the frequent notices that the “BEST ANSWER WINS A WEEKLY PRIZE!” Now, that would seem to be self-explanatory… and it is. But if you’re one of those people who always likes to read the manual first, here’s how it works:
Questions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. […]
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