For the second straight year in a row, the Houston Astros overcame a horrible start and spotty offense to capture the National League wildcard. Houston rolled past the Cardinals en route to becoming National League Champions only to lose in a 4 game sweep to the World Champion Chicago White Sox.
2006 Texas Rangers Preview
Buck Showalters 2005 Rangers ended up the season with a disappointing 79-83 record despite having one of the better lineups in baseball. What made the 2005 season particularly disappointing was the fact the 2004 team ended the season with 89 wins and one of the most impressive home records in baseball.
5 Extra Things to Remember On Every Dive
A list of items you should include when going diving that may not be obvious or seem necessary but would help to make your dive more comfortable and safe.
Airsoft Guns
Airsoft guns may soon be going the way of real guns around the world, even in the US. Built to resemble actual weapons, Airsoft guns instead shoot pellets and are used in several games much like paintball. These games range from freeform death match style in which all the players are basically out for themselves and anything goes, to team play that resembles war games. Although pellets are used instead of bullets or paintballs, getting hit can still result in a nasty sting an…
An Introduction To Hockey
Hockey is a sport that is enjoyed by many players and fans. Because it is most frequently played on ice (professionally anyway), it is often referred to as ice hockey, though there are some variations of the game using a roller rink rather than an ice rink making it possible for those who dont have the benefit of ice rinks to engage in the game for fun. Hockey that isnt played on the ice is generally referred to as roller hockey.
Ice hockey is played in a 200 foot by 85…
Avoiding Dirt Bike Accidents
The quick answer to this questions is no, you will inevitably have a dirt bike accident during your time as a dirt bike racer. Its simply a matter of time, however you should be able to limit the number and severity of your accidents by the way you ride and the attitude you have when youre on the back of your bike.
A Look At Lacrosse
Everyone has watched it, been amazed by it and thought it looked like fun. Lacrosse is a team sport that requires a fast pace and quick judgment. Each team consists of 10-12 players (10 men or 12 women) whom use netted sticks in order to control a rubber ball. The object of Lacrosse is to score by guiding the rubber ball into the opposing teams goal.
A Well Paid Tribute to the Seven Time Champion
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is going to honor his fathers birthday at the Talladega Superspeedway by driving a replica of his black No. 3 Chevrolet with white lettering and silver and red stripes. Hoping he will achieve to evoke the feeling that used to go around the track when any driver saw the car on their rearview mirror.
Barbaro
our new hope!
Oh boy, is this great? Thats what Kent Dorfman said in Animal House many years ago.
Baseball Collectibles in High Demand
Baseball collectible enthusiasts have an appetite for more than just playing cards. The memorabilia that’s now being sought after spans the spectrum from bobble heads, bats, gloves, jerseys to autographed balls, caps and even action figures.
1,000 Victories and a Place in the Yankees History Book
Before 1996 season nobody figured a long term relationship between the Yankees and Joe Torre. Torre got his 1,000th win as Yankees manager, with Hideki Matsui hitting a three-run homer in an 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday that stretched New York’s winning streak to a season-high five games.
2006 Kansas City Royals Preview
Ask any Royal fan and they will tell you – there just simply werent many things for them to cheer about in 2005. In fact, the 2005 Kansas City Royals were a complete train wreck and thats putting things somewhat mildly