Spectator Sports

Learn the ins and outs of various spectator sports, from the NFL and NBA to tennis and the PGA, with the help of eHow. Casual observers can learn about the broader aspects of respective sporting leagues, while hardcore fans can pick up great How Tos on topics such as planning a NASCAR race strategy or studying game film like an NFL quarterback. If team sports aren’t your thing and you’ve got a taste for controlled violence, eHow can get you up to speed on how to enjoy boxing and ultimate fighting.

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Making a wrestling ring is a fairly safe way to practice imitating your favorite pro wrestler's moves. You can build a wrestling ring in one afternoon. Remember that even in a wrestling ring, you must always follow safety precautions... more »
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A point spread bet is a bet in which each team is rated according to how many points they should win or lose a game by. A point spread of +7, for example, would mean that in order to win a bet, the team you bet on would need to win by 7 points or ... more »
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'Mental preparedness can be the most important thing you need to do. Start with a sound conditioning and practice routine that allows you to feel positive when facing your opponent.' ' Bill Van Keuren, USPTR certified instructor and Director of ... more »
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Fantasy baseball is a good way to add a new dimension to the Major League Baseball season. Playing fantasy baseball allows you to assemble a team of MLB players and compete against others based on your team's statistics. Here are a few tips and ... more »
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Going to the Indy 500 or another racing event? Before you ever get out to the track, make sure to have all your supplies and needs ready to go with you... more »
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NHL professional hockey is a sport a fan must see live and in person. Hockey is simply one of the best spectators sports there are. However, any sporting experience can be enhanced through increased fan participation. One such way to enhance an ... more »
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You can gear up for the big game in the stadium parking lot (or in your own driveway) with a good-time BBQ tailgate party... more »
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Minute Maid Park is home to the Houston Astros and is located in downtown Houston at Union Station. The ballpark features quirks like Tal's Hill, a small hill in far center field elevated at ten degrees. The ballpark also reflects Houston's ... more »
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With the NBA season starting in October, many people are ecstatic to watch their favorite NBA basketball team. Now you can watch NBA basketball games online for free right from your own computer... more »
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Being an NHL fan in the United States can be quite difficult. Games are hardly televised nationally and if you don’t live in the same city as your favorite NFL team than it can be near impossible to watch them play. Here is a way that you can ... more »
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Olympic weight lifting is spectacular. It's even more enjoyable if you understand the sport and know what to watch for... more »
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Being a soccer fan in the United States can be difficult, especially if you are a fan of leagues and teams that play outside of the country. There is a way, though, that you can watch any soccer match that you want. Here is how you can watch ... more »
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World Wrestling Entertainment’s biggest pay per view of the year is Wrestlemania and has always provided wrestling fans with some of the greatest moments featuring superstars like Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Jeff Hardy, and John Cena. ... more »
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WHIP shows how many baserunners the pitcher has allowed on base per inning.. more »
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One of the joys of horse racing is experiencing an environment where normal social rules are relaxed. The micro-culture within a racing event allows people from different classes and backgrounds to intermingle as essential equals, all of them ... more »
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Part of the prestigious Butch Harmon School of Golf, which is located at the Rio Secco Golf Club in Las Vegas, the Butch Harmon Vegas Golf Tour is one of the leading amateur golf tours in the United States. With the chance to win thousands of ... more »
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Attending the X Games is not as easy as it might seem. The word "free" tends to act like a giant human-magnet, and the crowds can be difficult to negotiate. To make the most of your X Games Xperience, proper planning is crucial... more »
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The Orange Bowl is played on New Year's Day at Pro Player Stadium in Miami and will decide the Collegiate National Championship as part of the Bowl Championship Series. Even if tickets sell out, fans can still see USC and Oklahoma fight for the ... more »
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The barrel roll is the most common way of protecting and stopping yourself when you're knocked down in roller derby. This method of rolling along the track is always enjoyed by roller derby fans and can actually help you get up faster than by ... more »
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You are the "ultimate hockey fan." You live, breathe, taste, and experience the fanatics of insult bashing, skates clashing, pucks soaring, hitting, thumping, shoving, tripping, elbow shoving, "in your face" winter sports ... more »
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The Coca Cola 600 is a 600-mile race held each year at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The track is located in Concord, North Carolina. It's always held on Memorial Day weekend and is the longest NASCAR Nextel Cup Race. Past winners include Matt Kenseth, ... more »
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While there is certainly no guarantee that anyone will win consistently by betting on horse races, recent developments in computer software and handicapping methods have reduced the amount of financial risk. By doing your homework on the horses ... more »
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So you want to own a sports franchise? You better have a lot of cash stuffed in something... more »
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Two-time Olympic weight lifter Wes Barnett is training in Colorado Springs, working toward making the Sydney Olympics. Here's his regimen... more »
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In horse racing, handicapping refers to use of statistics and current track conditions to determine the probability of the outcome of each race. By understanding handicapping figures and knowing how to use them to predict the performance of a ... more »