4 Diffrence Between Boxing And MMA

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Boxing has been the dominant combat sport in terms of revenues for several decades now, but its position is being challenged by the fairly new enterprise called Mixed Martial Arts. These two have a lot of similarities such as having individual competitors, weight classes, referees, and judges. However, they also have obvious distinctions. The difference between boxing and MMA include:

1. Fighting Styles

Boxing requires both fighters to remain upright and limits the attack to punches. Although the arms are the main offensive weapons, having excellent footwork is vital in getting into position. Meanwhile, head and upper body movements are crucial for defense. In MMA, fighters can punch, kick, and grapple their opponents. Knees and elbows are also in play. Most competitors train in numerous fighting styles such as Muay Thai, Jeet Kun Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Taekwondo, Wrestling, and more.

2. Gear

Both sports mandate the use of gloves but boxers need superior hand protection because of their heavy use. MMA fighters use open type gloves of a lower weight to prevent cuts. As for footwear, boxers tend to use high cut laced boots which provide heel stability. In MMA, fighters are unshod since they use their feet for kicking.

3. Match Duration

Boxing matches tend to go on longer. They generally feature 3-minute rounds with 8 to 12 rounds per match. MMA uses longer 5-minute rounds but there are only 3 rounds in regular matches and 5 rounds in championship matches.

4. Match Area

Boxers fight inside a ring which is actually a square-shaped elevated canvas with flexible ropes around the perimeter that stops them from falling over. On the other hand, MMA fighters commonly enter a multi-side cage with metal fencing, though some organizations use boxing rings as well.

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Top Three Women In The History Of Pool

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There are many women in the world that have paved the way for other women in the world of sports.  There are three women that are considered the best female pool players of all time.

Jeanette Lee:  Lee is one of the most popular and most talented female pool players in history.  She began playing pool in the late 1980s and went pro in the early 1990s.  Lee has won over 25 titles and in the billiard circuit she earned the nickname The Black Widow because she has been said to "eat her opponents alive".  In 2001 Lee earned a gold medal in the World Games.

Allison Fisher:  Fisher is from England and is one of the best female pool players in the world and goes by the moniker "The Duchess of Doom".  She began playing pool in the early 1990s and became a professional billiard player in 1995.  In 2009 she won the gold medal while representing the United Kingdom in the World Games.

Ewa Laurance: Laurance started playing pool as a teenager and soon began competing in the 1980s. She is known as "The Striking Viking".  Laurance has earned over 20 titles.  She has since retired and is now a sports announcer on ESPN.  She is also a member of The Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fall and was the WPBP President thrice over.

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Skating – Then And Now

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It is altogether exhilarating and romantic to strap on a pair of skates and take off around the local skating rink. Skating offers a different experience when compared to its cousin, the skateboard. The first obvious difference is that skating resemble running more while skateboarding resembles surfing. While the difference may seem trivial, the obvious is lost in a battle between the supporters. However the cookie may crumble, one thing is for certain, skates require more skill, they require more grace and the certainly require more practice.

Dates On Skates

Growing up, there were countless dates on skates. The romantic side of skating certainly had its appeal. There were many opportunities to show gallantry by coming to the rescue of a damsel in skating distress. However, as skill levels increased so did the adventure; and, romantic interludes on skates made way to rough and tumble jaunts with the guys. Simple skates were traded in for more complex pairs. And in a seeming instant, pairs that once were tied on with laces gave way to snap-ons, with teflon braking systems and micro steering.

Technology Never Sleeps

It seems technology has even pervaded the realm of the simple pleasure. And that is a very good thing. The fun has escalated to the heavens with lighter, faster more high-tech skates. Along with the mounting speed, safety has also been significantly beefed up. Skates have even been streamlines to offer greater agility while improving its stability. By altering the tandem wheel base to an in-line format, the designers reduced the ground contact surface area and allowed for more manoeuvrability.

Skates have also upgraded the materials from which they are made. When first entering the market, the base was steel, the wheels were a hard resin and the ball bearings in were steel. That has mostly been altered where now, composite materials are used and the construction of these skates have tended toward sophisticated.

Advanced Protection

Every skater is aware that among the many possible injuries that can ensue from an incident is the sprain of the ankles. It’s hard not to do when one takes a tumble and the legs, below the knees, are going in one direction with the skates, while the center of mass is headed in another. The only way to control the severity of the damage is to use skates that lock in the ankles, just as it’s done when skiing.

It makes the most sense when embarking on a new hobby such as skiing to first consider the safety of the sport. It is one of the most important things to consider protecting the hot spots – the ankles, the knees, the elbows and the head. Today there are many more options to protect yourself while skating. The lightweight flexible pads are comfortable enough you will forget you are wearing them. All else – well, they'll make good war stories.

Your author Linda Evans enjoys writing on her favorite hobbies which include ice hockey skates and also roller skates.

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9 Ways to Improve the NBA

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The NBA has a lot it could do to improve. Everyone knows this. Even the players. Even the owners. So why don't they do something about it? You guessed it. Money. That little detail aside, here are nine things the NBA could do to improve itself...easily.

#1 Make the regular season a lot shorter. We all know the lockout-induced season this year is only going to be 66 games. This is probably a little bit too short. But 82 games, a normal season these days, is way too long. Players get hurt, they don't play defense, and they struggle to make it to the end of the season. For many fans, watching the playoffs is the extent of their fanaticism. This is sad. Watching players slog through a too-long season is also so. Somewhere around 70 games would be perfect. College baseball players double the amount of games they play in the pros, and football players play around 50% more. Basketball players play three times as many. Time to change that.

#2 Change the referee system. First of all, hire more referees so that players and referees don't develop relationships, bad or good. This can only lead to bias in calling the game. Also, show us stats on referees. And please hire more athletic refs while you're at it, possibly even some ex-NBA players. The ones you have now can't keep up.

#3 Slash players’ salaries. This doesn't even need an explanation. Players make too much, which leads to ridiculous ticket prices, and ridiculous prices for concessions. I do not need to pay nine bucks for a 12 ounce beer. Owners, coaches and admin don't need to make as much, either.

#4 Cut back on the number of playoff teams. Teams with 39 wins don't need to participate in the playoffs. It's not competitive, and it's not good for ratings. I know this issue is once again about money, but come on! We don't need to see playoff sweep after playoff sweep in the first round. It's not fun for us to watch, or for the low seeded team to play, when we pretty much know the outcome.

#5 Bring fairness to NBA scheduling. Teams do not need to play on back-to-back days. This would only be fair if all teams got an equal number of these disasters, but they don't. So, in the spirit of fair play, let's try to eliminate these from teams’ schedules. There are often scheduling conflicts at certain stadiums that make this difficult, but if it isn't possible, at least try to make it equal.

#6 No more minimum age rule. One-and-done should go the way of the Dodo. Players who know they're going pro after a year of college barely complete a semester of school. One semester of college? And then you can go pro? Who thought of this rule? These kids are getting nothing out of college, and the schools are doing everything they can to get around this rule, including borderline cheating. Get rid of it and set up some sort of more sophisticated developmental league.

#7 Guaranteed money? No more. Guaranteed salaries in the NBA have caused more problems than they have solved. Signing bonuses, or less years guaranteed would probably work out better. Or guarantees that only come into effect based on performance. We don't need to see any more players slacking in their later years because they have a huge guaranteed salary. No more faking injuries, or taking too long to get surgery and waiting until the regular season begins, please.

#8 Make the trade rules more lenient. With the recent trade issues, it's obvious that the rules need to be changed. I understand not wanting one team to be a dynasty, but come on. Let the trades happen. GMs are not stupid people; usually they have the ability to figure out what's best for their team. There should still be a "that's a ridiculous trade" clause in the rules where it's obvious there's a fire-sale going on, but let the trades happen.

#9 Finally, make the luxury tax fair. I understand the concept behind the tax, but it keeps the small market teams down and the larger market teams on top. It needs to be changed to be based on revenue and the size of that teams market for it to work. Minnesota and Chicago are way different in terms of size, so why doesn't this matter when it comes to the luxury tax. The penalties are the same for both teams, which really makes it hard for the Timberwolves to field a competitive team. Change the luxury tax now. Tax the wealthy.

All of these changes would make the NBA not only a better product for fans to watch, but a better place for the players to play. Change is not always a bad thing.

Rich Spaulding is CEO of Gold Star Games, a tailgate gear and cornhole bags supplier.

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Underwater Diving and Scuba Diving

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Scuba diving is a type of underwater diving. In this form of diving, the diver carries his/her own compressed air apparatus to breathe when he/she is under water. This allows them to stay under water for a longer period of time.

Originally, SCUBA was used as an acronym for self contained under water breathing apparatus. Typically, a scuba set consists of air hose, mouth piece, regulator, harness, back plate, and the tank. People perform scuba diving for personal as well as professional reasons. People dive for recreational purposes and there a many different disciplines like cave diving, wreck diving, ice diving, and deep diving.

Professional scuba divers are employed by companies to perform certain underwater tasks. These tasks include oil exploration, underwater welding, repair and inspection of boats and ships, salvage of wrecks, spear fishing, etc. It is not enough if air is simply supplied to a scuba diver. As the diver goes down, water also exerts pressure on the chest and lungs apart from the normal atmospheric pressure. It is approximately 1 bar for every 33 feet of depth. As such, the pressure of the inhaled air should match with the ambient pressure so that the lungs remain inflated. The regulator, that is part of a scuba set, ensures that air is supplied at ambient pressure. This enables the diver to inhale and exhale naturally and effortlessly at any depth.

Visibility is a problem for people under water as the refractive index of water is higher than that of air, but same as that of the cornea of the eye. The diving masks and helmets are designed to resolve this problem. They create an air space in front of the diver’s eyes. The error in refraction created by water is corrected when light travels from water to air through a flat lens. However, the objects appear about 34% bigger and nearly 25% closer than they actually are. As the field of view gets reduced, adjustment of eye-hand coordination is essential. Generally, divers who use corrective glasses will need to use the same glasses when wearing the mask.

How safe is scuba diving? It is a sport with risks like any other. It is the fear associated with drowning and the nervousness of using the scuba set that makes it seem riskier. Scuba diving is not as dangerous as some other activities that we take up without hesitation. The truth is that the number of fatalities is coming down every year, despite the fact that the number of divers has increased by leaps and bounds.

Daniel Blinman is writing for Scubaskool, a diving company offering dive course and divemaster internship

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - September 1, 2011

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Welcome to the September 1, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.We start this edition with a great article from Lisa Hood on the 10 worst Heisman trophy winners of all time. Steve has an article on Ohio State's NCAA distractions that are ongoing. An Kyle Taylor has information on making money playing Fantasy Football. Hope you enjoy the material, bookmark, share, tweet, like on Facebook, and come back soon.

Charles Chua C K presents 5 Winning Ways to Learn From Two Top Badminton Players posted at All About Living with Life.

Ani Doyle presents 10 Cool Ways Computers are Used in Sports posted at Satellite Internet Service.

Lisa Hood presents The 10 Worst Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time posted at ZenCollegeLife, saying, "Trying to choose the worst Heisman winner is like trying to choose the ugliest Miss America winner — they're all great, and highlighting their flaws is just being nitpicky."

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Barry Frank presents Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros at PNC Park ? September 6 posted at Sports Tickets Schedule, saying, "Head to PNC Park on Tuesday, September 6 2011 to witness the Houston Astros in action! The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros sport will commence at 07:50 PM as both teams battle for a win in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania."

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Marc Trabajo presents Improving Your Game: The Jump Shot posted at The Offensive Rebound, saying, "Whether you are a casual article reader, a rookie wanting to improve your game, or a hoops junkie, here is your fix."

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andrew presents Series: How to beat Barcelona #2 (formation) - Soccer tactics | Soccer tactics posted at soccer tactics, saying, "discussing soccer tactics"

Steve presents NCAA Yet To Decide Ohio State Sanctions posted at BrutusReport, saying, "ESPN has reported that the matters currently being looked at go beyond the Jim Tressel era scandal relating to tattoos for memorabilia."

Steve presents Luke Fickell Faces Significant Challenges posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Since Head Coach Jim Tressel lost his job suddenly on May 30th, Luke Fickell has inherited a program with national aspirations that will remain under extreme NCAA scrutiny for the near-term."

Steve presents Fantasy Football Quarterbacks posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Most fantasy football players draft quarterbacks early, but not as early as they draft their running backs and wide receivers."

Eric Gargiulo presents Madden 12 Video Game Pre-order Deals & Bonus Offers posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "Madden 12 hits the stores Tuesday August 30, starting at midnight in some places. Several stores are capitalizing on the hype with some great Madden pre-order deals which include extras and rebates. There is still time left to take advantage of these great Madden specials."


Steve presents Ohio State Buckeyes Ready for Quarterback Rotation posted at BrutusReport, saying, "After three weeks of fall camp, head coach Luke Fickell trimmed the list of possible starting quarterbacks down to senior Joe Bauserman or freshman Braxton Miller this week."


Steve presents Ohio State Football Depth Chart 2011 posted at BrutusReport, saying, "The Ohio State Football program released its 2011 depth chart this week in preparation for the Akron game to be played in Ohio Stadium on Saturday at noon."


Kyle Taylor presents Make Money Playing Fantasy Football posted at The Penny Hoarder.

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Steve presents A Quick History of Golf posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The game itself grew out of a ball and club game on the fjord of the Firth of Forth in Scotland."

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Eric Gargiulo presents Danny Briere Could Wear The Philadelphia Flyers C Next posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "With the blockbuster moves this off-season for the Philadelphia Flyers, it showed their Captain Mike Richards getting moved to the L.A. Kings, and Jeff Carter being moved to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now one of two questions looming over this off-season is who will fill the role as Captain."


Rick Schiano presents Training Your Mind to Win posted at Ricks Victory Blog.

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Fantasy Football Magazines

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Fantasy Football Magazines

As fantasy football becomes more and more popular, fantasy football magazines have become more prevalent. Fantasy football magazines are a great way to learn about some under the radar players, and they're a great way to learn about players who may be overrated. While fantasy football magazines are great tools to have to prepare for the draft, they should not be the only resource you use.

The top fantasy football magazines are great resources that offer valuable information to use during the draft. The problem with fantasy football magazines is that they are written and printed months before the National Football League season begins. This is why they should not be your only tool you use during your fantasy football draft.

A lot of things will change between the start of the preseason and the time that you hold your draft. Football is a violent sport and players get injured every game. During the preseason, players also win and lose starting jobs. This is why it is key to watch and read about the latest news in the NFL. Using this updated information with what you learn in the fantasy football magazines is how you win a fantasy football league.

It's impossible to be able to update and provide the latest news in a magazine. It takes time to print and distribute a magazine. By the time they got the magazines out, nobody would longer need them. This is why fantasy football magazines are designed as the beginning piece in your draft preparation.

If you are looking for good fantasy football magazines to read, consider taking a look at some of these:

• ESPN Fantasy Football - This one gets picked on by some of the "cool" Internet players, but ESPN Fantasy Football usually offers at least some interesting articles that will broaden your knowledge and perspective related to the upcoming season.
• Sporting News Fantasy Football Magazines - The scouting reports and myth busters articles are always worth reading.
• Lindy's Fantasy Football Mock Draft - My favorite thing about this magazine is that it includes articles about each owner's strategy coming into the draft. It's nice to see this kind of high level thinking highlighted.

A better source of information for your fantasy football draft is the Internet. You should make your own cheat sheet based on the latest information. Or at least use one of the cheat sheets offered by a reputable site. But don't just rely on a fantasy football magazine, no matter how good it is. That's a losing strategy.

John Clifton wrote a detailed article with several fantasy football magazine reviews at his fantasy football tips site last year. Much of the information there is as useful in 2011 as it was in 2010.

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - August 4, 2011

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Welcome to the August 4, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.With football right around the corner we have a heavy football focused carnival. Steve has a nice article to start about an Ohio State recruit, Tyvis Powell, who committed to the Buckeyes even with all the NCAA uncertainty. Lisa Hood takes a look at the Top 10 Worst MLB Owners with the LA Dodgers headed for bankruptcy. We have NFL Free Agents & Potential Player Moves For 2011 by Eric Gargiulo. Fathead also takes a look at the Top NFL Free Agents. And finally we return to college football with a 2011 preview of the Vanderbilt Commodores by Matt Regaw. I hope you enjoy all the material, bookmark, share, tweet, Facebook like, and come back soon. (NE7BXRBD2WCD)

Ava Roth presents Blog Carnival - Submit an Article to a Carnival posted at WordPress Web 2.0 How-To Spot-er.

Barry Frank presents Monday, August 8 2011 ? WWE: Raw posted at Sports Tickets Schedule, saying, "WWE Fans: You don’t want to miss the approaching WWE: Raw game on August 8 2011 at 05:30 PM. This will undoubtedly be a game to remember at the HP Pavilion and the rest of the WWE will be playing in San Jose, California."

Mary Casey presents The NFL Lockout is Over! ESPN, Sports Fans and NFL Players Spread the News via Twitter | Hudson Horizons Blogs posted at Hudson Horizons Blogs, saying, "For over five months fans have been wondering if legality issues within the NFL would interrupt a much anticipated football season. Had the NFL lockout continued not only would fans be devastated, but a reported $160 million would be lost in the hosting cities of the NFL teams."

Kris presents How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight naturally posted at Kris Health Blog, saying, "If you are wondering how many calories should I eat a day to lose weight, then I have good news for you about calorie counting and weight loss."

Steve presents 2012 Cornerback Tyvis Powell – Nothing Compared to Ohio State posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Sticking with the Buckeyes looks like the right move for a number of 2012 recruits as Ohio State appears to be clear into the future with only 2010 being affected by the recent NCAA violations."

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Lisa Hood presents Top 10 Worst MLB Owners of All Time posted at ZenCollegeLife.

basketball

Jason Grden presents I'm A Fan! PLAY, EAT, TRAVEL posted at PLAY, EAT, TRAVEL, saying, "An article written about the NBA and NFL lockouts and how it relates to a sports fans attitude."

Real Hoops presents Why Basketball is #1 posted at realhoopstalk.com, saying, "The evidence in this article is undeniable. Basketball is #1!"

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Tracy Miller presents 15 Brain Injury Facts Every Athlete Should Know posted at Insurance Quotes Blog, saying, "Engaging in sports and athletic activities can raise your risk of encountering potential brain-knocking situations, so while you certainly shouldn't cut down on exercise, you should still learn everything you can about brain injuries."

Ken presents How to Be Unstoppable | Unstoppable Strength posted at Unstoppable Strength, saying, "Anthony Robles was born without a right leg, but it did not stop him from becoming an undefeated NCAA National Champion wrestler. Read his amazing story here!"

Tom Stark presents Motocross & Dirt Bike Carrier AMC400 Single Aluminum Review | Motocross Hideout posted at Motocross Hideout.

Tom Stark presents AMC 600 Aluminum Double Motorcycle Hitch Mount Carrier Review posted at Motocross Hideout.

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Eric Gargiulo presents NFL Free Agents & Potential Player Moves For 2011 posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "This is not your father’s Free Agency season, no way! As the NFL starts to work towards a new CBA and the end of the lock-out, free agency will come hard and fast, and lots of players are expected to be on the move."

Fathead presents Top NFL Free Agents posted at Fathead Blog.

Matt Regaw presents Tennessee Volunteers SEC College Preview 2011: If Optimism Were Wins, Volunteers Will Be Champs posted at Bookie Blitz.

Matt Regaw presents Vanderbilt Commodores SEC College Preview 2011: With One Win Last Year, It’s All Uphill From There | Bookie Blitz posted at Bookie Blitz.

Steve presents The Biggest Questions For the 2011 Fantasy Football Season posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The main argument for Vick being the #1 overall pick is that he is the most unique and dynamic player in fantasy football. When that fantasy football draft board goes up should he be the #1 pick? Here is what proponents say about that question."

Monkeysuit presents Reggie Bush Traded to Dolphins posted at The Great Monkey Suit.

Monkeysuit presents The Great Monkey Suit: Jeff Saturday Honors Rival's Owner posted at The Great Monkey Suit.

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Steve presents High Profile Sponsorships Gone Wrong posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "One problem, though, the guy liked his women, and a that love of the opposite sex came back to haunt him when a series of unfortunate events lead to the media finding out Woods had been cheating on his wife for years with quite a lot of women."

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - July 21, 2011

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Welcome to the July 21, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.This time we have 19 stories from some of the best sports blogs online. Cathy starts us off with a preview of the Boston Red Sox vs the Tampa Bay Rays on July 30th. Steve takes a look at Mike Vrabel leaving the NFL to coach at Ohio State were he attended college. This week the SABR Spotlight shines on Jair Jurrjens. And finally we have a face-off between Fathead who sees Derek Jeter as the Definitive Player Of Our Generation and Steve who writes about the top five reasons why everyone hats the Yankees, with Jeter being #1. Hope you like, bookmark, share, tweet, and come back soon.

Cathy presents Boston Red Sox ? July 6 2011 at 03:30 PM, Fenway Park posted at Sports Tickets Schedule, saying, "Boston Red Sox Fans: You don’t want to miss the forthcoming Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on July 6 2011 at 03:30 PM. This will absolutely be a game to remember at the Fenway Park."

Jody Sampson presents Celebrity Planking Pics: Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Katy Perry and More! posted at Concert Tickets | Sports Tickets | Broadway Tickets | Opera Tickets | Vegas Shows, saying, "Planking is a game in which participants have friends take photos of them lying flat (like a plank) in unusual, public and often dangerous, locations. The photos are then shared on social sites like facebook and twitter causing the planking game to continue to gain popularity. Celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and Katy Perry all enjoy planking- and we’ve got the pictures to prove it!"

Steve presents Why Sports Should Be Part of Every Kid?s Life posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Avoiding childhood obesity can be accomplished with a balanced diet and plenty of extracurricular activity."

Cathy presents Saturday July 30 Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays posted at Sports Tickets Schedule, saying, "Come see the highly hoped-for Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays pastime on Saturday, July 30 2011. Enjoy watching your favorite Baseball team as they effort for AL East domination!"

Steve presents Three Years Since the Bulldogs Went From Underdogs to Top Dogs posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Most of us have heard of various, sports-based Cinderella stories, especially those that are centered on professional sporting teams."

Steve presents Mike Vrabel Returns to Ohio State as a Linebackers Coach posted at BrutusReport, saying, "The recent resignation/retirement of Jim Tressel has opened the door for Vrabel to retire from the NFL and take the linebacker coaching position vacated when Fickel was promoted to head coach."

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Graig presents Changing Speeds posted at The Perfect Game, saying, "Become a better pitcher now!"

Graig presents Long Toss posted at The Perfect Game, saying, "Read it, Share it and Use it!"

bknutson@emcp.com presents The SABR Spotlight: Jair Jurrjens posted at COSFBA.

Fathead presents Derek Jeter: The Definitive Player Of Our Generation posted at Fathead Blog.

Steve presents 5 Reasons Why Everyone Hates the Yankees posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Let’s take a look at five reasons why most people hate the Yankees."

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Michael presents OSU Basketball Update With Thoughts From Coach Thad Matta posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "Jared Sullinger appears to be in better shape than ever for the upcoming Ohio State basketball season."

Michael presents OSU Basketball Star David Lighty Is Going To Play For Italy posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "Things may have gone differently if the NBA lockout had been avoided, but Ohio State forward David Lighty is now set to play in Italy this coming year."

Just Basketball Defense presents 1-3-1 Zone Defense posted at Just Basketball Defense, saying, "Basketball Defense"

Just Basketball Defense presents Don?t use defensive slide drills? posted at Just Basketball Defense, saying, "Defensive slides Basketball"

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Joe presents NOW IS THE TIME posted at NFC NORTH AFTERHOURS.

Matt Regaw presents 2011 Notre Dame College Football Preview: Is This The Year the Irish Return To Prominence? posted at Bookie Blitz, saying, "Notre Dame preview for 2011"

Michael presents Pat Elflein from Central Ohio Joins the 2012 Buckeyes posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "He joined the Football Buckeyes today after receiving close to 10 scholarship offers from a number of Big 10 and Mac schools."

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Cheryl Ragsdale presents Strikeforce Challengers 16 Julia Budd post-fight interview: “Girls just gotta get in there” posted at That Girl is Funny, saying, "In the first women’s MMA match-up under Zuffa, Strikeforce fighter Julia Budd dominated and neutralized Germaine de Randamie’s kick-boxing game by taking her to the ground and keeping her there."

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - May 26, 2011

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Welcome to the May 26, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.This time we have 16 great articles from the best sports blogs on the Internet. Including one from KAZBullet about Thor, Lebron James and what it all means. Steve @ FryingPanSports takes a look at Top 10 Injury-Prone Sports that you might not completely agree with. And what about Donovan McNabb’s NFL Career, Eric Gargiulo discusses. Finally Steve at eFilmroom.com has a highlight video of Dwayne Stanford from Cincinnati Taft High School. Hope you enjoy the articles, bookmark our carnival, tweet, share, and come back for more great sports writing.

Ray A Johnson presents Casual Shoes for Women posted at Ladies Shoes Wide, saying, "This is a story of a need for a proper pair of shoes."

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numbersofbaseball presents 100 3B and 300 HR club « numbersofbaseball posted at numbersofbaseball.

Mitch Hall presents Why money is important posted at FRONT OFFICE cigar, saying, "This is a fantastic sports management website"

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KAZBullet presents What I’m Watching: Thor, LeBron, and the story behind the story posted at Bullet's Brain, saying, "Hi, thanks for considering this blog post comparing LeBron's recent playoff run to the movie Thor and our own lives. Hope you enjoy it!"

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Jase presents Whistler Spring 2011 Update posted at ride more bikes, saying, "An update on all things biking in Whistler, BC, Canada. The Whistler Bike Park is not far away!"

Steve presents Top 10 Injury-Prone Sports In The World posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "A look at the sports that have caused the most injuries over the past couple of years."

Mike Ross presents 6 Stories of Extreme Skydiving Fall Survival posted at Extreme Sports Trader, saying, "Skydiving is one of the most dangerous extreme sports there is, though for some on this list it was not a sport but an actual matter of life and death."

Heath Erickson presents Workout Routines for Men at Home that Need No Accessories?! posted at Muscle Maker Now.

football

Steve presents Nebraska And Wisconsin Football Vs. Ohio State: Evening Games Are Set posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Ohio State is set to play two Big Ten games at night this coming season."

Eric Gargiulo presents The End of the Line for Donovan McNabb’s NFL Career? posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "The game of chicken between Donovan McNabb and the Washington Redskins will heat up over the next few months. All indications are that McNabb will wind up as a free agent in 2011. But a recent commentary suggests that the former Pro Bowl QB may have played his last down in the NFL."

Steve presents Dwayne Stanford Cincinnati Taft WR Highlights posted at eFilmRoom, saying, "Dwayne Stanford looks to be one of the best wide outs nationally in the 2012 class."

Steve presents Taylor McNamara Highlights Westview 2012 Tight End posted at eFilmRoom, saying, "Taylor McNamara will be one the better tight ends in the 2012 recruiting class nationally and will most likely stay on the west coast with offers from some of the best Pac 10 schools."

golf

Steve presents How to Correct a Golf Slice posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Getting beyond your poor slices is most important this golf season."

Christopher Clayton presents Review: Golf's Sacred Journey posted at Weekend Golf Warrior.

Christopher Clayton presents Range Balls and Distance posted at Weekend Golf Warrior.

mma

Eric Gargiulo presents Rashad Evans Imitates Randy Savage On Inside MMA (Video) posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "UFC fighter Rashad Evans talked about his favorite pro wrestler Randy Savage last week on Inside MMA. Evans capped off the taped interview with an imitation of the Macho Man, which ironically aired the day Savage died in a car wreck."

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - March 31, 2011

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Welcome to the March 31, 2011 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.In this edition we have FryingPanSports with some nice articles on Great Sports Commercials For Inspiration And Motivation and the Top 5 Reasons to Hate A-Rod. Resmi takes a look at Pakastan thrashing WI. Eric Gargiulo examines the Ultimate Fighter 13 Season Premiere while Steve finishes off the carnival with an article on Ohio State’s Pro Day. Hope you enjoy the posts, bookmark, share and come back next time.

Madely Zoe presents 13 Sports Management Experts Worth Knowing About posted at Comments on: Sports Management Average Salary, saying, "This list of 13 sports management experts worth knowing is filled with individuals who focused on a specific sport and took his or her expertise to the limit. Some are professors, some are business owners, and some fill both roles in pursuit of sports management excellence."

Andrea McDougal presents Xtreme Reads: The 20 Best Skater Blogs posted at Masters in Project Management, saying, "There’s no doubt that this once off-the-beaten path sport has taken over and become a favorite pastime of kids all over the world, making its way into upper middle class neighborhoods in suburbs and urban cities."

Steve presents Great Sports Commercials For Inspiration And Motivation posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Great Sports Commercials can provide by inspiration and motivation to everyone for their daily challenges."

resmi presents Pak thrashes WI, enters semi posted at keralz, saying, "World cup cricket"

Ed Overton presents How Does UV Exposure Affect Athletic Performance? posted at Engineering Degree Online.

Steve presents Things To Do During the Indy 500 Race Season posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The Indianapolis 500-Mile race takes place every year during Memorial Day weekend in Speedway, Indiana."

baseball

Steve presents Top 5 Reasons to Hate A-Rod posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Possibly you need five more reasons not to like A-rod."

Denis Judge presents Athletic Fraud posted at SFG Fan in NYC.

Raymond Fernandez20 presents 25 Athletes Every Sports Fanatic Should Follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Sports Administration, saying, "Keeping up with your favorite athletes used to be difficult, especially in the off season. But, not anymore. Twitter makes it easy to follow the activities of your favorite athletes, both in their sport and in their personal lives."

ly2011seo presents Usatopjerseys Blog-Discount NFL Jerseys posted at Chinese Jerseys Wholesale, saying, "usatopjerseys china jersey wholesale,Discount NFL Jerseys,NHL Jerseys Wholesale,Chinese' s Jerseys Wholesale,Welcome To Our Online Shop To buy, We are at your Service 24 Hours"

basketball

Steve presents Think March Madness is Lunacy? posted at BrutusReport, saying, "March Madness is upon us and not everyone understands the appeal."

Lew presents AC'S Spotlight: A Heat-Thunder Final I'm Hoping For posted at What You Know About That, saying, "Really interesting post. You guys should definitely check this out"

Liz Nutt presents 15 Famous Athletes Who Are Brilliant Businessmen posted at BSchool.com.

extreme

Kris presents Running Calories, how many calories burned running? posted at Many Calories Burned, saying, "Are you wondering how many running calories you burn going for a run? Then this is a site describing exactly how many calories burned running, plus a calculator"

football

Steve presents Bill Smith on Sports Radio Show | FryingPanSports posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Bill Smith has started a new radio program which airs from 6-8pm on the FryingPanSports website."

Steve presents Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel Sitting Five Games posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Jim Tressel recommends a 5 game suspension for 2011 after his players are not awarded a shorter suspension."

Steve presents Rolle Displays his Versatility during Ohio State’s Pro Day posted at BrutusReport, saying, "At Ohio State’s Pro Day earlier this month, graduating middle linebacker Brian Rolle posted a 4.51 second time in the 40-yard dash and afterward did linebacker and defensive back drills for NFL scouts that had traveled to Columbus to see many prior Ohio college players in a combine like atmosphere."

Cisko presents American Football posted at CiskoPicks, saying, "Discussing the basics of American football."

mahmoudmaiz presents Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur live 2011 posted at Watch matches, saying, "Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur live 2011
Watch Real Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Stream Online free in UEFA Champions"

mma

Eric Gargiulo presents 17 UFC vs. Strikeforce Super Fights That Make Sense posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "It is time to start talking UFC vs. Strikeforce Super Fights. Zuffa LLC now owns the contracts of both Strikeforce and UFC fighters and now has the opportunity to give UFC fans some of the most intriguing fights in MMA history."

Eric Gargiulo presents The Ultimate Fighter 13 Season Premiere Thoughts posted at CamelCluchBlog.Com, saying, "The highly anticipated The Ultimate Fighter season 13 has finally arrived. If you were expecting to see fireworks between TUF coaches Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos you are going to have to wait until UFC 131. Otherwise it was a fairly average show."

nascar

antariksh presents Who will win Australian Grand Prix? posted at Formula 1.

antariksh presents Reserve place for India?s Chandhok in Team Lotus posted at Formula 1.

antariksh presents Whitmarsh says McLaren are underdogs posted at Formula 1.

antariksh presents Alonso says Schumi still the best posted at Formula 1.

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Sports Carnival Ecstasy - December 23, 2010

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Welcome to the December 23, 2010 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy. We have another great carnival of sports stories from across the Internet. Herbert Aitken has a list of the Top 50 Sites for Free Sports Clips and Videos that should take a look at. Sharons719 has another great list of resources with the Top 50 Blogs Covering the Sports Industry. Matt Regaw previews Arkansas Vs Ohio State In Sugar Bowl for all of us. While State takes a look at the Ohio State v Arkansas Tickets Going On Sale and the match-ups to watch. Hope you enjoy the articles, bookmark, share, and come back next time.

Herbert Aitken presents Top 50 Sites for Free Sports Clips and Videos posted at Comments on: Sports Management Average Salary, saying, "Seeing the best sports clips of the day is one excellent use of the internet. however, finding the best sites for this purpose can be a challenge."

Anthony Dominick presents 10 Open Courseware Classes on Sports Psychology Worth Bookmarking posted at Sports Psychology Degree, saying, "Sports psychology is a relatively new field, but there are degree programs popping up all over regarding this career path. Here are some excellent free class options to take on the subject."

Good News Weekly presents Twitter + Cricket = Stardom posted at Good News Weekly Vancouver, saying, "Anyone ever heard of The Ashes before?"

Larry Dignan presents 40 Exhilarating Reads for Runners posted at Online College Courses, saying, "From the books below, you’ll read true accounts of high school and college track teams and runners, find tips for barefoot running and traditional conditioning, and read novels and tributes to the culture of running."

Bridget Nicholson presents Recipes for Runners: 100 Delicious Dishes for Every Step of the Way posted at Masters in Health Care.

sharons719 presents Top 50 Blogs Covering the Sports Industry posted at Masters in Sports Administration, saying, "If you need news fast about sports marketing, communications, sponsorship and legal aspects, then these top 50 blogs that cover the sports industry might help."

Gorilla Golf Blog presents Tips for Traveling With Your Golf Clubs posted at Gorilla Golf Blog.

baseball

Jeff Sullivan presents Stan Musial - St. Louis Cardinals posted at Throwback Players and the Jerseys They Wore.

football

Matt Regaw presents SEC Championship Preview and Pick: South Carolina Upsets Auburn in SEC Shocker posted at Bookie Blitz, saying, "Free sports betting college football picks. SEC Championship game and free prediction--Cam Newton and the Auburn Tigers face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks"

Matt Regaw presents NFL Predictions for Week 13: Picks Against the Spread for Every Game posted at Bookie Blitz, saying, "Week 13 NFL Picks against the spread for every game. Sports betting picks for every football game in the NFL with odds, trends, and picks and predictions"

Matt Regaw presents Arkansas Vs Ohio State In Sugar Bowl: Five Early Reasons To Pick The Hogs posted at Bookie Blitz, saying, "College football sports betting picks for bowl games. Sugar bowl between Arkansas and Ohio St will be one of the best games of the bowl season. Five reasons the Hogs will win!"

Steve presents Sugar Bowl 2011: Ohio State v Arkansas Tickets Go On Sale posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Ohio State Buckeyes v Arkansas Razorbacks is one of the top BCS games this bowl season."

Matt Regaw presents Bold Picks for NFL Week 14: Predicting the Best Bets and Upsets posted at Bookie Blitz, saying, "NFL Sports Betting Picks against the spread for week 14. All NFL games and odds are covered against the spread and includes sports betting trends and upsets"

Steve presents Why has Bill Belichick?s coaching tree as been so barren? posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been able to dominate year after year with credit going to his top assistants. Yet those same assistants have been unable to product the same results with their new staffs."

Matt Regaw presents Urban Meyer Resigns: Will Florida Gators Winning Ways End with Meyer?s Departure? posted at Bookie Blitz, saying, "Urban Meyers steps down as head coach for the Florida Gators. Will the Gators start to see a losing trend in the swamp with Meyers gone?"

Steve presents Jacoby Boren Discusses Recruiting Prior to Buckeye Commitment posted at eFilmRoom, saying, "Jacoby Boren followed his brothers to Ohio State and Buckeye fans hope he has the same passion as Justin and Zach."

Michael presents Cornellius Carradine 2012 Junior College Prospect posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "Cornellius Carradine is a ready for prime time Junior College recruit that all fans are watching to see where he commits."

Eric Gargiulo presents Josh McDaniels Fired?Who Should be Next! posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "The big, bad witch of the Denver Broncos, head coach Josh McDaniels was fired this week. McDaniels joins Chilly and Wade Phillips on the unemployed ex-NFL head coach line. But McDaniels and Phillips aren’t the only coaches that deserved the axe this season."

Eric Gargiulo presents Tashard Choice gets Michael Vick?s Autograph on the Field ? Video posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "Dallas Cowboys fans had a hard time going to bed Sunday night after another close loss. Fortunately, the players were able to recover a lot quicker specifically Tashard Choice. Choice hit his only hole of the night in the post game, ducking through reporters to get an autograph from Michael Vick."

Eric Gargiulo presents Report: The Bengals almost Deactivated Terrell Owens for the Season posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "Less than a week after calling out his owner, coaches, and teammates, Terrell Owens will finish the rest of the year on the IR. The timing is ironic for the Bengals. According to reports, the Cincinnati Bengals were ready to deactivate Owens for the remainder of the NFL season prior to the injury."

Eric Gargiulo presents Nobody shows up for Eli Manning Press Conference posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "This may be one of the most unintentionally funniest videos ever. Check out the Eli Manning post game press conference following the Giants 21 point collapse to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday. If New York Giants fans were embarrassed by the team’s performance, you haven’t seen anything yet."

golf

Gorilla Golf Blog presents It’s All In Your Mind: Leave Your Physical Golf Skills in the Bag | Gorilla Golf Blog posted at Gorilla Golf Blog.

mma

Chris presents UFC Going Back to Brazil August 2011 posted at MMA RESULTS ONLINE, saying, "UFC results and more. MMA news and fight results. Learn what is happening in the world of Mix Martial Arts. Visit our MMA Apparel store too!"

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