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Do we really need Professional Sports? This article explores why it's even necessary to ask such a question.

A tragic hero is someone who has remarkable ability, but is fatally flawed. If Terrell Owens continues to acts like, well, Terrell Owens, he could go down as one of the most tragic sports figures in history.

If I hear about one more sports figure on drugs, doing illegal gambling, or committing domestic violence, I'm going to be sick.

Stan Musial hasn't struck out yet, Bob Feller is still around, and so is John Wooden, the former UCLA coach.

Overview of a troubling societal problem.

A closer look at Chicago's newest sports hero, Robbie Gould.

An infidelity expert provides insight on some of the reasons why celebrities, sports figures, politicians, and other rich and famous spouses have extramarital affairs or cheat on their mates.

Famous funny sports quotes

BirdZerk! and ZOOperstars! perform at sports venue and special events around the country and the world. Dominic and Brennan Latkovski have plans for much more.

2007 was a big year for both good and bad news in the sports world. These six stories were among the most dramatic.

Charles Barkley might have been on to something when he barked, "I am not a role model!"

While you may think that male college students spend more time attending games, new research shows that female students watch as many live games as males.

Do you have a son and you're wondering what to buy them? Here are 10 suggestions.

The top five influential sports figures in the history of Major League Baseball.

Humor columnist Christopher Wilson writes about The Original Micro Stars Collector's Series, a collection of 2-inch tall figures of baseball players produced in 1995--toys from back in the day before Barry Bonds took Flintstone's vitamins.

There is one sports story that has been on the top of the list of news stories and that is the one involving Michael Vick and his admission to being involved in dog fighting.

No sports fan should be without a guide to creating good mojo or steering away from bad mojo.

This paper was done for a college class and it discusses why I think home-schooled students should not be allowed to play sports in their local high schools.

Who are your favorite "oldies but goodies" in the sports world, whether it be baseball, football, basketball or hockey? Here are three favorites...

I am optimistic that sports will be cleaner in the future. Unfortunately sports have lost part of their innocence, and that innocence will never be replaced.

This article discusses the skills needed of a professional sports mascot. Wages, job outlook, and training are discussed as well.

While taking a look at the phenomenon that was Jackie Robinson from the faces-in-the-crowd perspective, the book emphasizes the influence of desegregation in professional sports on changes in treatment of racial and ethnic minorities in America.

When it comes to sports card collectors, there are many different types. There are collectors who collect sets, brands, their favorite team, or a sport. One of the most common collectors, however, is the player collector.

Athletes and figures in society use their stardom to earn millions in endorsements, but sometimes it can go wrong. Some of the worst criminal trials in the past decade involved stars that had promotional contracts.

Inside you will learn about Wii Sports, a successful video game.

The figures that impacted the game of American pro football to what it is today.

In the wake of former NBA player John Amaechi's revelation that he is gay, concerns have risen over how homosexuality is perceived in the locker rooms of male sports.

A look at John Cena action figures and gifts priced under $10.

This is an overview and description of the top 5 Japanese sports cars that exploded onto US shores in the 1990's.

Combining high-octane motors, water, and powerful vehicles, speed boat racing makes for one of the most exciting sports to both watch and take part in.

Deca Sports from Hudson Soft is a mediocre sports compilation with at least one shining gem amongst the other sports bloopers.

A fun and winning season depends on cooperation and a positive relationship between parents and coach. Read this article to see how you can assist your c hild's sports coach to have a sucessful season.

Sports columnist Christopher Wilson remembers the games of Super Bowls past, especially the 1985 electronic football game from the Sears Christmas catalog.

This essay is a story about Olympic sport under the dictatorship of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz. Under his dictatorial leadership, sports play an important part in the life of the Cuban Revolution since 1962.

San Diego has its fair share of famous graves; whether local figures or nation-wide celebrities, there's plenty of plots to visit.

A certain number of owners at one time or another have managed to attract just as much attention as their team, if not more.

Humor columnist Christopher Wilson reveals the underground (and highly dangerous) football games known only to youngerts who attend high school football games . . . the Under The Stands Games.

Humor columnist Christopher Wilson gets a big head, as he describes one of the coolest and cartoonish NFL products ever . . . Corinthian's NFL Headliners.

An editorial column devoted to the concept of rising oil costs and how the trend affects the car collector.

Need a make over? For your laptop? You apply skins to your IM client, media player and any other skinnable app, so why not dress up your laptop too? Shiny, abstract, totally custom....it's your choice.

Humor columnist Christopher Wilson steps in the ring with the M.U.S.C.L.E. Men, a series of intergalactic wrestling toys from the '80s who made pink look good.

Most who wager on sporting events eventually lose money. Line arbitrage presents a way to get that action while protecting your bank account.

When we think of "sports spectacle", we usually envision Don King and his hair hyping a boxing match that never lives up to its histrionics. It was Bobby Riggs, though, who truly brought the word spectacle to sports 35 years ago this summer...

What the hell is that guy doing? A little OCD, maybe? Is he off his meds? Nah, relax. He's okay. It's just a little pre-game ritual.

Former Utah Jazz player John Amaechi becomes first NBA player to reveal that he is gay.

This article takes a look at positive role models of yesterday and today.

People like to quote statistics to prove a point. But there are good and bad ways to state one's case. This article points out the fallacy of multiple endpoints and the dishonesty of active versus retired player comparisons.

The FT-HS is already being called the next Supra. If given that moniker, it would have legendary expectations to live up to.

Who said to be ecologically and economically responsible you had to drive a mundane econobox or a not so sporty hybrid?

This article is an explanation about why Boise State's Quarterback, Jared Zabransky should not be on the cover of NCAA Football '08.

Humor columnist Christopher Wilson explains why he wouldn't be a baseball fan today if it weren't for the New Yorker named after a fruit...and Bobby Valentine's fake mustache.

Other than in a few cases, why someone gets a brain tumor is still a mystery. Many writers, musicians, actors and sports figures died from them. Here's a select list of ones who had varying complications, survival rates...and even ones who still live to this day...

By the time your son reaches eleven or twelve, he will most likely be sick of the choo-choo trains and cartoon sports figures that decorated his bedroom for years. Interests change in these pre-teen years, and your son will want to update his image.

A hobby that I really enjoy is collecting autographs and photographs. The real excitement in it for me is being able to meet the person and have something personally signed. However, for most of us meeting celebrities or sports figures isn't always easy.

Michael Vick was sentenced today to 23 months for his role in an illegal dogfighting ring. What does this mean for dogfighters and sports figures?

A piece covering life, sports, money, war, food, showers, television, music, movies, poetry, internet, codes, and just about anything else that rambles off the top of my head.

Jim Rome is one of the most knowledgeable sportscasters around, and you can get a lot of sports news and entertainment from one three-hour show.

Movie stars, sports celebrities and people who end up in bad circumstances of their own making are not heroes.

It seems that Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is a charmed soul. Now, according to Penthouse Pet of the Year Erica Ellyson and Buchholz's father, he (Clay) and she (Erica) are an item.

The management at Charity Wines correctly reasoned that a good sales promotion combo might be wine, sports heroes and worthwhile causes. They turned out to be right, and charitable causes have been the chief beneficiary of their intuition.

The daredevil of all daredevils and a key part of my childhood is gone, thus reminding me that you've only got one life to live. Knievel did that, more than most.

This is just my idea of what is wrong with America and what I think needs changing. This is not based on any facts, or written with any authority other than my voice as a writer.

Something is wrong when people readily spend hundreds of dollars on entertainment and sports venues yet denigrate medical costs.

Pujols 5 joins a long list of sports celebrity bars and restaurants in the St. Louis area.....

The majority of people apparently have a greater interest in and place a greater priority on entertainment, styles and sports. Is it any wonder our elected officials ignore us?

Ideas for articles can be found almost everywhere. The internet itself is a good source for finding article ideas.

This second part of a series is about the addiction Americans have to Famous People, especially Athletes and Entertainment Stars.

The hosts of the popular Pardon the Interruption show are among the most underrated television personalities.

After much controversy, the Snickers Kiss Superbowl ad has been pulled. The commercial will no longer appear on TV. In addition, the commercial and its alternate endings have also been removed from the snickers website.

Denver Bronco's cornerback Darrent Williams was fatally shot in the neck after attending a New Year's Eve Bash.

Each year we lose a number of influential and wonderful people. Whether a death from natural causes after a life well lived, or a tragic and unexpected death, it is always sad to say good bye.

A long-time fan examines the NBA's growing global popularity, but notes areas of concern for the league's future.

Project3000 was started by Chicago Cub Derek Lee in an effort to fight the effects of LCA.

Both advertising and news broadcasts reflect to a large degree the society at large. I find the trends toward tabloid broadcasts and cynical and vulgar advertising in America, not only obnoxious but disturbing.

Fifty years ago interracial marriage was illegal in some states and unrespectable in many others.Today interracial marriage is a growing part of our reality and something about which we should become more knowledgeable and tolerant.

Television audiences couldn't get enough of Mario, Emmitt and Joey as they slid across the dance floor of ABC's top rated reality series, Dancing with the Stars. On March 19th, season four debuts and with it, an entirely new cast of stars and a few new pros as well.

Celtics radio analyst Cedric Maxwell said NBA referee Violet Palmer should return to the kitchen.

One clue about how a society is going and what direction it's taking is advertising. People and companies spend fortunes in advertising every year, every month, every week. Our news has become another form of advertising--a very disturbing trend.

Freshman year of highschool, I got my first taste of the internet and I was immediately drawn into making a website. I used Tripod to build a free personal site dedicated to people I disliked.

The internationally famous Buffalo Chicken wings originated in Buffalo, NY at the Anchor Bar in 1964. This eating phenomenon quickly spread across the globe. The best wings in the world can still be found at the Anchor Bar.

George Herbert Walker Bush and William Jefferson Clinton should be considered as one for the Most Influential Person of 2006 for their continuing work to help people all over the world overcome disasters and for the example they set for us all

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Quincy Douby had a sweet shot in college; the kind of high arching jumper that I dream about in my sleep. He was a top ten collegiate scorer last year while playing the 2 guard at my alma mater Rutgers.

Barry Bonds has hit over 700 home runs. Barry Bonds has over 500 stolen bases.

As a teenager, I was fascinated with Hollywood, and wrote my first fan letter to Robert DiNero. It was Mr. DiNero's photo in my mailbox that showed me that autograph collecting costs only a postage stamp, and a little dedication.

You can make your own educational placemats for a fraction of the storebought cost by using your printer and some inexpensive supplies. The added benefit is that you and the child can select and format the content.

What America was, what it is now, and what we can do to change the situation and the way we live today. A look at how children were brought up compaired to today.

One year ago if someone had asked me, I would have admitted that I thought Barry Bonds would break Hank Aaron's all-time home run record.

The last 20 years has brought some new players out in the BBQ Sauce game. Both hailing from Illinois these 2 sauces will add new flavors to your meat.

In the first of the two-part series, we looked at the heroes. This time, we look at the supervillains that infest our comic books. Is it possible for the uber-baddies to step into real life? Second of the two-part series.

Shaun Alexander is a leading running back in the NFL and will probably bring his Seattle Seahawks to the playoffs again this year. But there are lots of little known facts about Shaun Alexander that may surprise you.

Madame Tussaud's in London is ok, but over-priced.

First seek the kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you....

Many of the treasures buried away from our childhood have appreciated wildly as baby boomers age. The mint in box toy will always fetch top dollar in a resale.

A list of over hyped personalities. Eventually over time , true talent has a way of surfacing. But in the entertainment media, hype often comes to the forefront.