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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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How to Become an MLB Umpire

By eHow Weddings Editor

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There are only 68 umpires in Major League Baseball and 225 working in the minors. Securing a spot among them is no easy task, though not entirely impossible. If you dream of working as an umpire, these suggestions can set you on the right path... more »

How to Become an NBA Referee

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Every profession has its elite levels. For basketball refereeing, that is becoming an NBA referee. NBA referees are entrusted with overseeing a game where the most elite athletes on earth are paid tens of millions of dollars to compete at the top ... more »

How to Best Spend Your Time During College Basketball Commercial Breaks

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Team timeouts, halftime, official timeouts. There will be several moments for you to reflect upon the game at hand. OK, forget reflecting; you must act immediately... more »

How to Buy Basketball Tickets Online

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Dying to see your team hoop it up on the court this season? Looking for floor seats to see your favorite NBA All Star or college All American from up close? Here are some of the best ways to buy basketball tickets online so can be sure to catch ... more »

How to Buy NASCAR Tickets Online

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The Big Race is coming up. Here are some of the best ways to make sure to catch your favorite driver zooming around the track... more »

How to Buy NFL Super Bowl Tickets

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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While you can be sure the NFL Super Bowl game won't be blacked out on television, getting tickets to see it in person can be a tough play. Where others fumble, though, you can triumph when you run down every lead and score seats to the biggest ... more »

How to Calculate Points Per Shot in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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When watching or playing basketball, calculating points per shot is a good way to figure out how efficiently a specific player performs offensively. The more points per shot a player averages, the better. After a few steps, you will learn how to ... more »

How to Create a Fantasy Football Keeper League

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Fantasy football is enjoyed by millions of people every NFL season. One way to enjoy fantasy football is to participate in a keeper league. These leagues are similar to fantasy football except at the end of the NFL season this fantasy league ... more »

How to Deal With College Football Season Withdrawal

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Few things compare to the pageantry and devotion of college football season. Fans from coast to coast follow their favorite collegiate team with pure passion in the hopes that their school can claim a championship. After expending so much time ... more »

How to Decide Which Jersey To Wear In Support Of Your Team

By Kenny Mack

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Professional sports are an integral part of the identity of many cities. Who could imagine Cleveland without the Browns or Green Bay without the Packers? As a fan, you may want to show your support for your team by buying and wearing a team ... more »

How to Decorate a Room With a Detroit Red Wings Theme

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The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most beloved teams in the NHL. Detroit, after all, is known as “Hockeytown.” A fan of the Red Wings would love to have a room dedicated to the team. Here is how you can decorate a room with a Detroit Red Wings ... more »

How to Enjoy Watching a Basketball Game

By Kerry Winans

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You have been asked by some friends to join them for an evening out. You are thrilled to be going out until you find out the invitation is to attend a basketball game. Your idea of a good time has more to do with an off-Broadway play or seeing ... more »

How to fight like Tito Ortiz

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With this article we will capture the essence of one of the best fighters in UFC history, Tito "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Ortiz. Being a well rounded striker and wrestler, Ortiz is greatly respected in the mixed martial arts world. Here ... more »

How to Find Information on Your Favorite UFC Fighter

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is one of the world's premier professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting organizations. It pits two fighters, each using a vast array of MMA skills and talents, against each other in a caged octagon. ... more »

How to Get Your Baseball Card Autographed by the Pros Without Attending a Game

By Matt C

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Do you still have a fascination collecting baseball cards or other sports memorabilia? Do you live in Southern California but consider the Yankees the best team ever, yet you can't get ARod's autograph because of the 5-hour flight? This is a ... more »

How to Get Your Wife Into Fantasy Football

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It’s important for a couple to share in one another’s interests. Perhaps you are a fantasy football player but your wife does not participate in fantasy sports. There is no reason why she can’t become involved in your hobby. Here is how you can ... more »

How to haze a coworker after an Apple Cup victory

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The annual Apple Cup is one of the greatest sporting events in the state of Washington. The game is typically the final PAC-10 game of the year for the Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars. The all time series record between the ... more »

How to Make a DIY (Do It Yourself) Baseball Infield as a Base for your Party Centerpiece

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This How-To video shows you how to make an infield base to anchor your baseball centerpiece for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, theme wedding party, sports theme event, corporate event, etc. Indoor/outdoor grass carpeting covers the infield, baseball ... more »

How to Make Excuses for Your Favorite Teams and Athletes

By Zach Chouteau

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Tired of having no comeback at the office water cooler the day after your football team blows a 28-point lead? Can’t think of anything clever to say when the guy at the next barstool cackles at your favorite golfer for missing a one-foot putt? ... more »

How to Make Your Kids Cheer for Your Favorite Sports Teams

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My entire family cheers for Cleveland sports teams. I have been a fan of the Indians and the Browns since I was a young child. I wouldn’t have it any other way. You can make your kids cheer for your favorite teams, as well. Here are some tips on ... more »

How to Pass the Time Between the Super Bowl and Spring Training

By Zach Chouteau

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Is there a duller time span for the voracious sports fanatic than the month between the Super Bowl and the start of baseball’s spring training in March? Here’s how anxious sports fans can liven up February without resorting to desperate tactics... more »

How to Pick the National Champion in August

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College football has many fans. Many people, in fact, love to put money on the game. What if you want to predict who will win the national championship before the season even begins? Here are some tips to help you pick the national champion in ... more »

How to Plan a Trip to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships

By John O'Mahony

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The Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London are one of the greatest tennis events on the planet. Every year there are stories in the tabloids about the ridiculous prices being charged for tickets, food and drinks, but don’t let them put you off. ... more »

How to Realistically Fix a Golf Slice

By AFrieske

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Slicing a golf ball off the tee has to be one the most infuriating problems that comes up on the golf course. It seems to happen over and over again with no end. And just when you decide to compensate by aiming the other direction; your ball ... more »

How to Stand When Playing Table Tennis

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Good footwork can be difficult to teach because each player's footwork is unique to his or her style of play. There are, however, some simple principles every player should keep in mind... more »

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