Spectator Sports

The popularity of women's college basketball has soared in recent years to the point that it has become a sensation unto itself. In the recent past people have barely paid attention to the...

Spring training is the best chance to get close to Major League Baseball players. Players are more relaxed in spring training and the playing schedule has no impact on baseball players'...

Every year the March madness tournament tips off a nationwide furor of office pools and television watching. The NCAA tournament however is not open to all teams. There are two means of...

If you're a basketball fan, then you know what March Madness is all about. If you aren't but want to learn, you might not understand the seeding rules. March Madness is the start of the Men's...

Anyone that loves basketball knows what March Madness is, but they may not understand the format. March Madness format is the way that the games are played in the NCAA Division 1 Championship...

Ah--it's spring, and young men's (and women's) fancies turn to: BASEBALL. Slide into the warm sunny parts of our great nation and rub elbows with her favorite fireballing pitcher or lean against a...

Tickets to the American League Divisions Series (ALDS) can be hard to get your hands on. MLB reformatted the playoff structure in 1993. Since then, the ALDS tickets are among the most popular...

Attending the World Series is a dream come true for baseball fans. You get the chance to watch history in the making. There isn't a better feeling than sitting in the stadium and knowing you got...

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is housed at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York and is made up of the builders, managers, players and umpires who have been enshrined. The first election...

If you are a NASCAR fan and want to know more about the exciting world of NASCAR racing, then you should join the NASCAR Members Club. Members get insider information on races and drivers, access...

Each year during NASCAR season, the hotels in the cities that the race is being held are overflowing with fans of the sport. It can be frustrating for people to find hotel rooms in these cities....

If you're a NASCAR fan, then you probably love gathering as much information you can about the drivers, the stats and the race tracks. The drivers and their crews travel between a different track...

NASCAR seems to have a language all its own. Especially if you're a new fan of the sport, the sheer number of terms can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you understand, learn and use...

A Pick 6 is just one of several exotic bet options available to horse racing fans. It requires the bettor to pick the winners of six consecutive races. It's not uncommon for the payout of a Pick 6...

The Food City 500 is held at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. NASCAR races at the track date back to 1961, when it was called the Southeastern 500. The Food City 500 is considered...

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...

Rodeo is an old sport started in the United States as a competition between cowboys competing in events that originated from work on the ranch. Modern rodeos are very exciting, with both cowboys...

NFL Playoff tickets are often the hottest on the market, aside from Superbowl tickets. Some people wait for several days in the rain or snow in order to grab the best seat possible; on the other...

A luxury NASCAR vacation is a fan's dream come true. Combining a passion for racing with the elegance and pampering of a luxury vacation is the perfect way to enjoy NASCAR. Proper planning will...

The daily double is a time-honored tradition at the racetrack. It involves selecting the winners of the first and second races, although some tracks do offer daily double bets on races throughout...

Decades ago a bettor only had three different types of wagers--Win, Place or Show. Modern racetrack management has expanded the exotic wagering menu to include trifectas, superfectas, pick six and...

Playoff football is very popular in America. People who will not watch football throughout the season will tune into the NFL playoffs to watch teams fight for a trip to the Superbowl. Even though...

Two men. One cage. It's the ultimate test of physical strength—who will make it out of the cage a winner? Cage fighting has a checkered past but its recent popularity can't be denied. Men and...

If you're a NASCAR fan, you are one of millions who live for the excitement of race day. Many fans follow the races across the country, planning time off from work and even using vacation time to...

Since Jim Foster created the game on the back of a manila folder in the 1980s, arena football has grown steadily in its popularity. This slightly different version of NFL football has even created...

A Super Bowl pool is a great way to pick up some extra spending cash in the post-holiday season; however, it can look a lot easier than it is. Taking a few levelheaded steps might improve your...

NASCAR is a spectator sport. It's hard to imagine driving a car at speeds up to 190 miles an hour, but you can apply to edit feed for NASCAR. While you aren't actually on the track, you can be...

Whether it's the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds or local pilots at the airport, kids and adults love to see an airshow. With the death-defying tricks, dips and sky-dives, you will be eager to find...

Indianapolis Raceway Park, also called O'Reilly Raceway Park, may sit in the shadow of that other really famous speedway in Indianapolis, but not by much. This track hosts multiple race events,...

The New York Yankees created Legends Field in Tampa, Florida to replicate the Yankees Stadium experience. The offices, training grounds and seating within this 10,200-seat practice field dwarf...

The former Thomas J. White Stadium in Port St. Lucie, Florida is currently called Tradition Field. This 7,800-seat stadium is the current home of the New York Mets and offers fans a comfortable...

The Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida, provides multiple fields for the Minnesota Twins during spring training. The Twins play their spring training games in Bill Hammond Stadium...

One of the mainstays of spring training in Florida is Dodgertown in Vero Beach. This temporary headquarters for the venerable franchise revolves around Holman Stadium, a 6,400-seat field that has...

Tourists at Disney World in southern Florida may not realize that spring training baseball is played minutes away from the park. The Ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports hosts the Atlanta...

Osceola County Stadium opened in 1985 as the host park for Houston Astros spring training. The stadium expanded with renovations in 2003 and it currently houses 5,224 fans for Grapefruit League...

The Detroit Tigers prepare for the season by spending spring training in Joker Marchant Stadium. This park resides in Lakeland, Florida and has changed little since its opening in 1966. You can...

Ed Smith Stadium is the location of spring training home games for the Cincinnati Reds. This stadium also is the home base for the Sarasota Reds of the Florida State League and offers 7,500 seats...

Loyal fans of the Cleveland Indians have traveled to Chain of Lakes Park each winter since 1993. The stadium is located in aptly named Winter Haven, Florida, and offers 7,000 seats to Indians fans...

The nationwide appeal of the Boston Red Sox has led people throughout the United States to head to Fort Myers each spring. The Red Sox get ready for the upcoming season at City of Palms Park, a...

Ft. Lauderdale Stadium is one of the older spring training facilities in the Grapefruit League. This stadium holds 8,340 seats and currently hosts the Baltimore Orioles during spring training each...

Scottsdale Stadium hosts the San Francisco Giants each spring as part of Major League Baseball's spring training. This stadium has been renovated recently to reflect the interest of baseball fans...

Most spring training facilities play host to a single Major League baseball team. Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona, provides facilities for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers in the...

The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners spend their spring training at Peoria Stadium. This stadium is located in Peoria, Arizona and forms part of the Peoria Sports Complex along with ice rinks...

Phoenix Municipal Stadium is a renowned facility within Major League Baseball's Cactus League. This stadium provides 8,500 seats for fans of spring training and the Oakland Athletics. There are a...

The city of Maryvale, Arizona, draws in thousands of baseball fans each spring to Maryvale Baseball Park. This renovated facility holds up to 8,000 fans of the Milwaukee Brewers and spring...

Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona, is the home stadium for the Tuscon Toros of the Pacific Coast League. This stadium has opened its doors to the Colorado Rockies each winter since 1993 to help...

Visitors to spring training at Tucson Electric Park in Tucson, Arizona, have been treated to great baseball in recent years. The stadium provides cutting edge facilities for the Arizona...

The Chicago Cubs notice their nationwide appeal among baseball fans when they head to spring training in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs get ready for the regular season by playing warmup games in HoHoKam...

Spring training offers an opportunity for fans to head to warm places like Arizona and Florida during the winter. The updated facilities at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona offer fans of the...

Visitors to Melbourne, Florida can check out Space Coast Stadium year-round to enjoy its facilities. The Washington Nationals call Space Coast Stadium home during spring training and play games to...