Other Sporting Events

Round-robin tournaments are designed so that each team or individual plays every other team or individual in the tournament once. This lets entrants play in many more matches than they would in...

The market for artificial turf began with the opening of the Houston Astrodome, a fully enclosed stadium that was not conducive for growing natural grass, and in stepped the Monsanto Company,...

Every year college football teams compete to play in year-end bowl games. Since college football has no playoff system, bowl games are used as a measure of a team's accomplishments.

Consistently nominated for the top fight song in the country, the Rambling Wrecks from Georgia Tech are steeped in southern football tradition and history. The institution holds many athletic...

The process of preserving turkey feathers for fletching, or arrow making, has a two-fold purpose. The shaft feathers are painted, or dyed, which preserves them against moisture and allows the...

A football game taking place in cold temperatures can often leave the fan in you whimpering on the sidelines. When you go to the game, you will want to be prepared for the weather at hand by...

Wrigley Field is one of the most intimate venues in Major League Baseball. Although the history behind the club and its fabled stadium is remarkable, it carries with it one unfortunate caveat:...

Who’s your favorite athlete of 2009? Once again, the ESPYS have spoken, and the fans have declared a winner. Every year, the ESPY awards honor athletes from the United States who have exhibited...

Each December the college Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded to the top college football player in the nation. Did you know that two awards are also given for the Wendy's High School Heisman...

Shoot it RAW: Low-compression photography creeps into mainstream. Sports rules spelled out online. Cool stuff worth tracking. And finally … the spacializer

Spectators attend sporting events for entertainment. Intoxicated fans could ruin some of that enjoyment by their rowdy behavior. Teams across the country have instituted alcohol and drug policies...

The Iditarod is a dogsled race that covers more than 1,000 miles of Alaska from Anchorage to Nome. People called mushers guide a team of 12 to 16 dogs across wild terrain in freezing...

People of all ages and ability enjoy hunting; however, many people think that their vision is reason not to hunt. With bifocal safety glasses for hunting, you can easily read a map, see what is...

Team Roping is a rodeo event originating from a need to restrain and doctor cattle on ranches. The sport consists of two riders on horseback. One rider, known as the header, ropes the steer around...

During the men's and women's NCAA tournaments, many people host contests to see who can accurately predict the outcome of the games. Rooting for the teams you picked to win adds another element of...

As of 2009, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, persons affected by the disease often have body tremors and frozen movements, and the symptoms become worse as...

Golf carts are versatile vehicles with plenty of capabilities beyond their major purpose. A lot of this flexibility is due to the compact size and affordability of golf carts. One interesting...

If your an L.A. Lakers fan, having a printable schedule can really come in handy. Whether you carry the schedule with you, or put it on the refrigerator, you will know when the Lakers play, and...

According to Jim Lehane of Free-Horseracing-Info.com, "Successful horse handicappers don't play to win, they play to make money." Arrive at the track early so you have enough time to do your...

Finding a fair way to calculate weight loss in a competition can be a challenge because there are so many different ways to measure it. Those with more weight to lose may see the pounds drop more...

Setting up a sports tournament for your community is a wonderful idea, especially if many are able to participate. You will need a lot of cooperation from the community as well as a lot of...

Basketball brackets are a great way to keep track of tournament teams throughout all levels of play. The NCAA Basketball Tournament every March has made basketball brackets incredibly popular.

Part of the fun of playing or watching sports is the tournaments. America is enamored with watching all sorts of professional sports events---the World Series, the Super Bowl, March Madness and...

Do you enjoy biking, bike culture and racing? This how-to will help you get your feet wet in organizing a good alleycat bicycle race.

Road America at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Is a premium road-racing track on the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) circuit. It is 4 miles, 15 turns, rolling country. It is known as the Grand Prix...

The Giro d'Italia, or Tour of Italy, is one of the most important long-distance competitions in the cycling world. It is an annual road bicycle stage race that attracts professional cyclists from...

Tournaments have a multiple of purposes, including to determine a champion and to allow teams to play a number of games in a short period of time. To run a successful tournament, you need to...

Born in 1938, the National Invitational Tournament is the United States' oldest college basketball tournament, beating the NCAA tournament by a year. Today's NIT is actually two tournaments: one...

The NCAA tournament, also known as March Madness, is one of the most popular events for office pools and friendly games where people attempt to predict the outcome of the tournament. In 2009, even...

When seeding a tournament, you have the option to use a random draw or seeding the teams based on some objective criteria. With random seeding, there is no consideration given to prior...

Do you want to win a trip to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games? As part of the International Olympic Committee's "Best of Us" campaign, they will be awarding a trip for two to the...

Sometimes it is necessary to apply temporary lines on a gym floor. There are products available that use stencils and chalk paint for this exact purpose.

Modern stadiums feature numerous expected amenities such as concession stands; restaurants; seating with good visibility; and even plentiful rest rooms; audio systems; and night lighting for...

If you're like me you're a huge fan of UFC and other MMA organizations and their fights. These live pay per view events can cost at least $40 per event, which over a year can really add up. ...

La Crosse Technology clocks use regularly updated time signals to provide accurate and convenient timekeeping. Learning to program and use a La Crosse Technology clock is simple for even the most...

The U.S. Open is one of the most popular tournaments in all of tennis. One of the four Grand Slam events in a calendar year, the U.S. Open anticipates a new, record-breaking crowd in excess of...

Unicycles have a passionate group of enthusiast riders who have combined unicycles with basketball.

With an capacity of 169,000 per event, Talladega Superspeedway is one of the most impressive racing venues in the United States. The venue, about 20 miles northwest Talladega, Ala., off Interstate...

Yes using a treadmill for speed and agility training can increase your overall speed. This is called acceleration training. Acceleration training is becoming increasingly popular but with a bungee...

If you are planning to be in the Barcelona area anytime soon you may want to consider purchasing some Barcelona football (soccer) tickets. This will allow you to experience a side of Spanish...

Most tournaments use brackets at some point during the competition, if not for the entire competition, to determine the champion. The NCAA Division I basketball tournament uses a...

Have you ever wondered how to get tickets to some sort of sporting or concert event that was sold out? This article will help you get tickets to those such events.

The Paralympics are an international sporting event coinciding with the Olympic Games. They offer an opportunity for athletes with physical or vision disabilities to compete. The Games began in...

The multi-national and multi-sport event known as the Commonwealth Games has a storied past. Much like the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games are held every four years. Dating back to the late 19th...

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Tired of watching your favorite sporting event every year on tv because you can't afford to go to it? Ever dreamed of seeing the Olympics in person? Well I've found a way that you can see any...

Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and many professional players consider it to be the most significant. Wimbledon is held in a suburb of London in the United Kingdom and is...

Artificial or synthetic turf was introduced in the late 1960s. Since then, many technological advances have brought artificial turf closer to natural grass. In many ways artificial turf provides...

A concession stand can be a great way for a sports team or other organization to raise money during large events, but it can also be an easy way to lose money if the stand is improperly run....