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Articles in Home | Sports & Recreation | Professional Sports Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest 2006 Fantasy Football Top 25 Running Backs  By : Dave Buick The top 25 fantasy football running backs from Dave Buick, fflcommish.com fantasy football expert. 2006 FIFA Soccer World Cup Referees About To Be Selected  By : Aurel Radulescu The 2006 FIFA Soccer World Cup will be held in Germany and, with gametime approaching, the final 44 referee candidates are hoping that they will be among the selected officials chosen to preside over this year’s championship event. "I've prepared well, and I've comfortably overcome every hurdle in this last test," admits Herbert Fandel, Germany's second representative in the refereeing squad. 2006 FIFA World Cup Opening Will Have Some Special Guests  By : Julie Smith The whole world is spinning around the 2006 FIFA World Cup. You can see it everywhere: television, radio stations, newspapers, magazines. Everywhere you look, everybody is talking about it. 2006-07 English Football League Predictions  By : Mick Burrows An honest assessment of the 92 football league clubs prospects for the forthcoming 2006-07 season A Rooftop Review at Wrigley Field  By : This article describes what it's like watching a Chicago Cubs game from an outfield rooftop. An Ambiguous Final to World Cup 2006  By : Julie Smith The French national team canceled a march through the Champs Elysees at their arrival to their country after being defeated by the Italians who won the title of the best team of football soccer in the whole world after winning the final match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Arizona Cardinals Preview 2006  By : Market Junction For years the Arizona Cardinals have been good for one thing—taking up space. Their best season came back in 2001 when they won seven games. Last season they were a paltry 5-11. Could this season really be any different? Athlete's Foot  By : Andy Simon Almost half the world-wide market for athletic shoes is right here in the US. Thanks to an aggressive marketing plan and succession of shrewd endorsements, it has been dominated by the Nike “swoosh”. In a business saturated with players, Nike’s 36% market share represents a substantial margin over the competition. Barca - Football Fanatic  By : Anil Gupta In the late 1800’s Hans Gamper and ten other enthusiasts were playing an unidentified game called ‘foot-ball’. When Gamper went on to found Barcelona Football Club on 29 November 1899, he could hardly have imagined the momentous events that would follow. Barry Bonds and Home Run Number 756  By : Leslie_Sinclair Will Barry Bonds reach the 756 home run mark and eclipse Hammerin’ Hank Aaron? The controversial Barry Bonds certainly is a baseball legend in his own mind, but does he have enough star quality and MLB cache to keep him in the baseball limelight? Is he a has been or someone who should be a has been? Barry Bonds, only One More Record to Break to Become Number  By : Ally White With a 445-foot landing over the center field wall of the Giants' waterfront AT&T Park, two run shot Barry Bonds beat his magical 715th home run, overtaking baseball legend Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home-run list.. Baseball's Dead Ball Era: 1900 to 1919  By : F.R. Penn The early part of the Twentieth Century saw the rise of an age that has come to be known as the Dead Ball Era of baseball. The Dead Ball Era reportably spanned the Progressive Reform Age leading up to the Roaring Twenties, which ran from 1900 to 1919. During this time, professional and semi-professional ball clubs relied heavily on defense and pitching, and scoring was at a premium. Behind the Premier League  By : David yuri The Premier League is extremely popular with fans that like to watch live football. It’s also referred to among fans as The Premiership. It’s a professional football competition dedicated to the best clubs in English football. It’s the most important competition of its kind in Britain, and the title is currently contested by twenty clubs. This competition exists since 1992, and its first games were held in August that year. Since then, it has become extremely popular, and the club revenues have also grown immensely. You can watch live football online and see some of the most spectacular matches from this competition. Bellamy is Going Back to the Football Field  By : Julie Smith Bellamy would be getting back to the field after a shoulder injury suffered during last season's third game that kept him away from football games. That hadn’t happened to him since 1995. Bellamy has 13 years of experience at the National Football League and he is just waiting to come back to help the New Orleans Saints defense. Ben Roethlisberger  By : Bob Johnson - The Pittsburgh Steelers found a real gem when they drafted AFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. Nicknamed “Big Ben,” this Ohio native led the Steelers to the Super Bowl during his second year in the league. An interest in sports during his high school years perhaps led to Roethlisberger’s success. As captain of the football, basketball and baseball teams, this star in the making finally landed his spot as the quarterback of his high school football team during his senior ... Bill Parcells - The Big Tuna In NFL Football  By : TK Healey Bill Parcells one of the best NFL Football coaches of all times. Parcells has the ability to turnaround a struggling franchise. Will he bring his team to the Superbowl this season? Boxing - Is Boxer Ricky Hatton Fighting a Lost Cause  By : Kacy Carr What are the odds against Ricky Hatton winning his next fight. Brazil is Getting Ready for the World Cup 2006  By : Julie Smith Brazil’s soccer team arrived to Switzerland on Monday to begin its two-week preparation for the Soccer World Cup 2006. Brazil is looking forward to acquire its second World Championship in a row, sixth during Brazil’s soccer history. Brazil’s team will stay at the city of Weggis until the first days of June, time when they will travel to Germany. Brian Urlacher  By : Bob Johnson - Born in May 1978, this Pasco, Washington native is now an NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears. As a child, Brian Urlacher moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico with his mother. Following high school, Brian went on to attend college at the University of Mexico. It was here that he shined as a strong safety for the University football team. Upon graduation, he immediately began pursuing his goal to play professional football and was drafted by the NFL’s Chicago Bears. While most of... By Their 30th Birthday  By : awallad What some of these players accomplished by their 30th birthday will amaze you. What some of these players did after they turned 30 will astonish you. Can an ex F1 driver really Manage a F1 team?  By : Mark Flanighan Some big names in F1 driving have tied to run a F1 team but none have been as succesful as their driving career. Can it change? Chicago Bears 2006 Preview  By : Market Junction The Chicago Bears had a great season in 2005. They finished 11-6 and went to the playoffs. Their one problem was scoring. Many in the media have touted the Bears as the NFC North champions. Are they correct? Let’s take a look at the 2006 Chicago Bears. Fortunately for them, their division is not that tough. Chicago Cubs Pitcher Mark Prior Re-signs  By : F.R. Penn After many trips through the rumor mill, Mark Prior accepted the Chicago Cubs’ offer on January 27 to a one-year, $3.65 million contract. That is $900,000 more than the salary he would have earned under the contract he voided in November……….. Choosing a Winning Hockey Pool  By : ArticleTrader This is a tutorial on winning your office hockey pool. We provide you with all the tips and hints needed to draft the best hockey pool team and giving you bragging rights. Coaching Soccer - How To Motivate Soccer Players Or Kids  By : Andre Botelho Coaching soccer tips and drills. Teaching and coaching youth soccer is easy when you learn how to motivate players or kids. On coaching soccer you need to set the example. This means that you need to use the Golden Rule and speak to them the way that you wish them to speak to you and the way you hope they speak to themselves. Could the Detroit Pistons be the Best in NBA History?  By : Leslie Sinclair The Detroit Pistons have everything on their side right now. Time, wins, great players and some say they may be one of the best NBA team to ever grace the professional courts of the NBA. What do you think? Daytona 500 Fragarance - The Scent Of Racing Sports News  By : Aurel Radulescu The Daytona 500, which is commonly referred to as the Super Bowl of NASCAR, is held each year in February. Drawing hundreds of thousands of fans each year, with even more watching at home on television, the Daytona 500 is racing’s most anticipated event. The sports news media agrees with large press attendance and pre-event weekend coverage. Dwayne Bryant's 2006 AFC EAST PREVIEW  By : Dwayne Bryant Bullseye-Sports.com’s Dwayne Bryant gives his thoughts and predictions on the AFC East for the upcoming season. Teams are listed in their predicted order of finish. England's World Cup Squad - Can the English win the World Cup in Germany?  By : ArticleTrader The England World Cup squad has been provisionally decided and Sven Goran Eriksson has made one or two surprise decisions, but does that dent England's chances of taking the trophy? English Premiership 06/07 - Early Season Indications  By : Stuart Couser Whats happening in the premiership after 4 games? Which teams have shown early season promise and who needs to improve? Evaluating MLB pitching  By : Sebastien Veilleux This articles tells you the techniques of Evaluating MLB Pitching. You can earn good money if you know the techniques of Evaluating MLB Pitching. Fantasy Football Sleepers - Tight End Edition  By : Scoop Chicos Scoop Chicos shares his fantasy football sleepers at the tight end position. Fenway Park Seating Chart  By : catsup71 Here is a breakdown of the various seating at Fenway Park. FIFA  By : Ameet Arurkar The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, also known as FIFA, is the worlwide association of (football)soccer. It is one of the largest sports groups on Earth. The current headquarters for the association is based in Zürich, Switzerland. As the popularity of soccer continued to increase during the 20th century, it became apparent that a governing body for the sport needed to be formed. Former Basketball Player Now Belongs to the NFL  By : Julie Smith A former college basketball player will be part of the San Francisco 49ers draft for this season. Onye Ibekwe who now signed a free agent contract for the NFL team, used to play basketball at Oklahoma State (OSU). He played as a Cowboy for two years. During this time he played 11 games throughout the 2002-2003 season. Ibekwe also performed at Long Beach State. Ibekwe hadn’t played football since he was a sophomore because he wanted to dedicate more time and concentration to basketball. Free NFL Jerseys - Fact or Fantasy?  By : BAM Is it really possible to get a free NFL jersey? The answer may surprise you. Find out the truth about free NFL jerseys...and where to find the best offers for free NFL jerseys. You'll be glad you did. Green Bay Packers Preview 2006  By : Market Junction Since 2001 the Green Bay Packers have won fewer games than the previous year. Their alarming slide came to the forefront last season when they finished a paltry 4-12. The team was riddled with injuries and problems. It looked like Brett Favre's last season would be one to forget. How to Pick the Winner of the World Cup  By : J.Reider A bit of advice for those that are trying to decide who will win the World Cup and how to make those decisions and wagers pay off. I Can't Wait ! We Are Going to Cooperstown.  By : awallad The Best place on earth. At least one of the best. I loved going here. I think you will enjoy the trip as well. Wait till you see the glove. A remarkable piece of work. Jeremy Shockey Always Finds a Way to let his Stress Go  By : Ally White The three-time Pro Bowl tight end Jeremy Shockey is still playing hard, partying hard, and as usual saying things that will raise the eyebrows of the New York Giants and coach Tom Coughlin. L.A. Lakers Kobe Bryant-One of the Greatest?  By : Penn The Lakers are riding high, feeding off a boisterous crowd that will now be in a Kobe-induced frenzy. Live action at the UEFA Cup!  By : David yuri All those who consider themselves true soccer fans and that enjoy to watch football live should know a thing or two about UEFA. The abbreviation stands for Union of European Football Associations, the organization being responsible for the administration and control of European football. Among its attributes one can usually encounter European country level football associations, worldwide competitions as well the establishing of prizes, media rights and competition rules. Major League Soccer - Then & Now  By : Aurel Radulescu With it’s primary goal to be the world’s most competitive and prestigious soccer league, along with one of America’s premier sports and entertainment properties, Major League Soccer is a large part of worldwide soccer news and is making great strides toward accomplishing it’s objective. Manning and Manning-Can Either Brother Win the Big One?  By : Paul-Mroczka It was just over a year ago, after the Colts lost to the Pats in their post-season contest, that Boomer Esiason said on national television, "I think maybe Peyton (Manning) is this generation's Dan Marino." Esiason went on to state that Manning "is a great football player, but he's not going to get to the Super Bowl, I'm telling you, not with that defense." Matt Leinart  By : Bob Johnson - A native of Santa Ana, California, Matthew Leinart was born in May 1983. No stranger to the sport of football, Leinart was the quarterback of his Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. Later attending the University of Southern California, he quickly joined the Trojans football team, whom he led to two national championship titles. During his junior year at the University, Leinart was named the recipient of the coveted Heisman Trophy. That same year, he was shined about again as... Michael Vick  By : Bob Johnson - An elementary student who first showed an interest in baseball and basketball, Michael Vick later developed his love of football. Born in June 1980, this Newport News, Virginia native is now the quarterback for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. In his early teens, Vick became involved in football as his choice after-school activity. At that time, he seemingly gave up all other sports in order to concentrate on football. Through high school, his love of football flourished and car... Minnesota Vikings Preview 2006  By : Market Junction The Minnesota Vikings have won 9 games per season for the past three years. It's been a while since they have broken that mark. Could this year be the one? In the weakened NFC, winning 9 games just might get you into the playoffs. MOCKERY - Rounds 3 and 4  By : Scoop Chicos Scoop Chicos continues his one man mock draft. Gain valuable fantasy football insight into this year's fantasy football draft. Monte Carlo - Grand Prix Is A Winner  By : ArticleTrader The 2006 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Spain's Fernando Alonso in a Renault. The Monaco Grand Prix is the only one of the season run on ordinary streets instead of a purpose built circuit, and is seen almost as much as social event as a great sporting occasion. Mr Lear's Dream - Hopefully A Dream to Come True  By : awallad Redo Yankee Stadium - That's a yes vote. Build a new Yankee Stadium - Oh no. There are so many more advantages to RE-creating the most famous ballpark in the world. My Baseball Appreciation List  By : awallad What are your top achievements in baseball? Is it some of the great pitching performances? How about those home runs? Stealing bases, winning streaks, or RBIs? What do you really admire about the game? Here are a few of my top choices. My Top Baseball Teams of All Time (In no particular order) Part one  By : awallad I am amazed by some of these teams. Rising to the top in their sport is only part of the reason I considered these teams the best. Some of these teams were so loaded with Hall of Fame players. They dominated the opposition. My Top Baseball Teams of All Time - Part two  By : awallad What made some of these teams so great? They were packed with great players is usually a common theme. But some of these teams had some magic. They united and played together? Maybe they had the same core of players the previous year. But this year they made the adjustment to be great. Nascar History of the Sport  By : Bob Benson NASCAR is actually an acronym for the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. The organization was founded in 1948 by Ed Otto and William France. National Hockey League And The Stanley Cup  By : Sintilia Miecevole Each team in the NHL plays 82 regular season games, 41 games at home and 41 on the road. Teams used to play all other teams in the league at least once, but this will no longer be the case following implementation of post-lockout changes. Teams will now play 10 interconference (that is, not in their own conference) games throughout the entire season, 1 game against each team in two of the three divisions in the opposite conference. Teams will also play 40 games against non-di... NBA MVP Voting is a Serious Issue  By : Cathy Jones It is the time of the year when the NBA’s Most Valuable Player is voted for. This means 125 voters among who you can find media people that devote their entire professional careers to go across the country analyzing every move every game and sharing with the readers and viewers. It is comforting to have people of this knowledge on the sport voting for the best player in the NBA. New Chevy Racing Campaign During Daytona 500  By : Aurel Radulescu As the stars of NASCAR are revving their engines for the 2006 racing season, Chevy Racing will be celebrating it’s success on the track with a new advertising campaign set to kick off during the televised Daytona 500 race. New Orleans Saints Preview 2006  By : Market Junction After last years disgusting 3-13 season—thanks partly to hurricane Katrina—the Saints are hoping 2006 brings better fortunes. Unless you have been in a coma, you know the Saints drafted one of the top college players, Reggie Bush. He recently signed a deal. Could the Saints actually improve? NFC East: Close Games and a Lot to Expect  By : Ally White When you analyze what could come up this NFL season the NFC East could easily be the most competitive division in the NFL in 2006, because there is hardly anything to separate all four teams. Phil Mickelson’s Pebble Beach History  By : Aurel Radulescu Mickelson believes in his fans just as they believe in him. A kind autograph signer, both in person and through the mail, he is a popular fan favorite. Pitching Prowess  By : awallad Pitching perfection. Amazing stats for some great players. You will not believe some of these numbers. Professional Wrestling - How To Participate Or Watch From Afar  By : Aurel Radulescu One of the most popular forms of sports entertainment, in the world, is that of wrestling. Attracting the attention of millions of fans, professional wrestling is a combination of successful merchandising and televised events. Rugby - the most strength-oriented code of football  By : Bruce Ross Rugby players are more involved in physical contact and for longer periods than players in other forms of football. With the exception of American football, they tend to be significantly heavier than other footballers. Strength training in rugby has tended to focus on hypertrophy or maintaining strength levels rather than achieving full potential strength, but in the future there is likely to be a concentration on heavy, very mobile players who possess very high-range explosive strength. Soccer - The World's Most Popular Sport  By : Peter Valentine - Soccer is perhaps the world's favorite spectator sport, popularly known as "Football" in Britain and other European countries. This game can be as frustrating as golf, as physical as football and hockey, as erratic as baseball, and as exciting as basketball. No simple word can describe the popularity of the game, with a global television audience of 49 billion people for the 2002 World Cup alone. The game is exciting and highly addictive to watch and play. Professional gam... St. Louis Rams Preview 2006  By : Market Junction The St. Louis Rams struggled last season going 6-10. They closed out the 2005 season by going 1-4 over their last five games. This season the rams have a new coach—Scott Linehan. Are the problems gone as well? TEAM RECORD UNDER 500--NO PROBLEM IN THE NBA  By : Paul Mroczka Of the four major professional sports in America, basketball is the only one where a team with a .500 or under record has a chance of making the playoffs. In the NHL, where like the NBA a little over 50% of the teams go to the playoffs; clubs with losing records don’t come close to competing for Lord Stanley’s Cup. The DH: Making Life Tough for AL Pitchers  By : Paul Mrocza In 1973 Major League Baseball instituted three rules designed to lessen the power of pitchers and create more offense. One theory at work was that the game needed to be energized and that more hitting would create additional runs and excitement. The Loyalty And Faith Of Nascar Fans  By : David Maillie NASCAR fans are known for their loyalty to the sport, their favorite drivers and each other. When the race comes to town, the streets are lined with vendors selling a wide variety of merchandise sporting the image of drivers and their cars. Something else has been seen at races in recent years, Christian groups reaching out and spreading the Word. At many races, Christian fans hold early morning prayer services at roadside stands and in camp grounds. Some offer refreshment... THE NEW, HIGH SCORING NHL?  By : Paul-Mroczka This article discusses the change of rules on NHL and their impact on the game. As a result of the change the game has opened up and so too has the net. The life has got tougher for the defense and sweeter for the shooters. The result is fans are enjoying more action, which makes them the ultimate winners. The NFL Draft-What Players will make a Difference  By : Paul-Mroczka April 29-30, 2006 live from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, it’s one of the biggest events of the year! Is it the Rockettes? No. Maybe it’s that dreamed of Beatles reunion? No. Then it must be the latest country music awards show! Not at all. The Pre Bat Warm Up  By : awallad Getting ready to hit. They could make a movie of baseball player’s pre bat maneuvers. All these players have their own way about getting ready to bat. Come to think of it, how many things do we do in life that has a get ready part to actually doing the action? The World Cup Fever!!  By : Tom Takihi Waiting for the World Cup to start has always been a punishing yet rewarding experience for soccer aficionados. The former is felt days after the last World Cup ends, the latter, days before the next one starts. Unusual Baseball Statistics - I Love ‘em  By : awallad Some of the greats of the game had some astounding statistics. I guess that makes sense. Looking at some of these stats in a different way is what I think you will enjoy about this piece. Wales at the World Cup 2005  By : Keith Pointon In lacrosse, as in most sports, the World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in which to take part. It is the only occasion where all lacrosse-playing nations compete together. Watch live soccer games with a single click!  By : Groshan Fabiola Nowadays, due to the improvements of technology and the development of the Internet everyone can watch live football from a comfortable seat at home, and all this without paying expensive cable or satellite fees. What can you learn from Roger Federer?  By : TommyM Roger Federer currently rules the men's tennis. What are his special mental abilities that make him a great champion? And what can we learn from him and apply to our tennis game? Read on to find out... Who's Tops in Hockey and Who's Not  By : Leslie Sinclair The National Hockey League needs to do more to encourage better coverage of the hockey games. With so many other sports realizing national coverage, the NHL is sometimes forgotten. However, this year, there's a race for the Stanley Cup, and only one is set to win it. But which team will that be? Why do rugby players scrum and maul at such different body heights?  By : Bruce Ross The body height of rugby players in mauls tends to be very much higher than in scrums. High body positions are inefficient for generating forward momentum. There would be advantages in training players to pack at thigh height rather than waist height. World Cup 2005 - A supporter's view  By : Keith Pointon Contrary to popular opinion, supporting is an exhausting occupation! Like teams, supporters need tactics! Which kit to wear, what hat, which songs and chants and the all important, where to sit! World Cup Superstars – Who Is The Greatest?  By : Cindy Kenny Every four years a World Cup will come along and occupy a football fan’s thoughts and time for weeks. But of all the superstars that have graced this tournament, who is the greatest? World Series Teams  By : awallad The Fall Classic has been around since 1903. Twice in the history of baseball the World Series has been called off. What are some other facts about the Championship, Baseball style? Some of the answers will be a surprise to you. Yankees’ Rodriguez to Play in WBC  By : Penn After several months of doubtfulness, Alex Rodriguez has decided that he will participate in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), and that he will do so wearing a Team USA uniform.	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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