Sports Carnival cstasy - April 3, 2012

Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis in 2007. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Welcome to the April 3, 2012 edition of Sports Carnival Ecstasy.In this edition we have the 16 Qualities every great sports agent has by Diana Clerk. Gordan Smith lists 30 Awesome Pro Sports Rumor Blogs. A look at Hits to the Head in Sports by Super Save. And finally, MaryLou Walston has 10 Racing Crashes that Changed Car Safety for the Better. Hope you enjoy the articles, bookmark, share, tweet, like on Facebook and come back real soon.

Tracy Miller presents 10 Athletes Who Died Playing Their Sport posted at Insurance Quotes Blog, saying, "Even after death, the best athletes live on in ways they might not have imagined."

Diana Clerk presents 16 Qualities Every Truly Great Sports Agent Has posted at Sports Management Degrees, saying, "Professional careers in most sports are short, and an athlete must be able to count on you to make as much money as possible."

Roxanne McAnn presents 8 Ways to Get Your Girlfriend into March Madness posted at The Best Colleges.

Jonny presents Smart Blog: 10 of the Most Dangerous Sports posted at Smart blog.

Gordan Smith presents 30 Awesome Pro Sports Rumor Blogs posted at Internet Provider, saying, "America’s Favorite Pastime is also one of America’s favorite sources of sports-related gossip and speculation.From team trades to controversial salaries (we’re looking at you, Yankees!) there’s plenty of fodder for the MLB rumor mill."

Crystal Hall presents Top 30 Twitter Feeds for Following March Madness posted at The Best Colleges.

basketball

azwar presents Watch NBA Games Online: No Subscription Required posted at Blog It to the World.

extreme

Chelsea Prescotti presents 10 Athletes Who Died Playing Their Sport posted at Insurance Quotes Blog, saying, "Even after death, the best athletes live on in ways they might not have imagined. Sometimes it's as a symbol of inspiration for their communities, or through charitable giving facilitated through foundations created in their name. Below is a list of 10 athletes who died while playing their respective sport. One recurring quality among most of the 10 named is one of selflessness toward their teammates and fans, and that quality is manifested in their legacies."

FitBuff presents Stretches for Lower Back Pain - Tampa Chiropractor posted at Tampa Chiropractor, saying, "Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints people have when visiting a hospital or seeking alternative treatment and for extreme sports enthusiasts, things are only exacerbated by all the bumps and bruises. Surgery should only be considered as an absolute last resort as this Tampa chiropractor knows, so try some of these natural stretches and exercises at home first..."

football

Bill Smith presents Top 3 Football Cards of 2012 NFL Draft « FryingPanSports posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The 2012 NFL draft is sure to be one of the best rookie classes in a long time."

Super Saver presents Hits to the Head in Sports posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, "The article "Brain bank examines athletes's hard hits" caused me to think about my own "hard hit" experiences in football."

nascar

MaryLou Walston presents 10 Racing Crashes that Changed Car Safety for the Better posted at Car Insurance Blog News, Tips, and Quotes, saying, "The recent passing of Dan Wheldon was a tragic blow to the racing community. A two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, the 33-year-old was in the midst of a distinguished career, and more importantly, fatherhood — his first son was born in February 2009 and his second was born last March. The devastating event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway illustrates the importance of safety testing and innovation, which are necessary to save lives in one of the world's most dangerous sports. The following unfortunate racing crashes caused the powers that be to take action and change the sport for the better, implementing new procedures to reduce the chances of another tragedy occurring."

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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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brutusreport blogspot sports carnival - May 21, 2009

The current WWE Hall of Fame logo, which has been used since the 2008 induction ceremony. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Welcome to the May 21, 2009 edition of brutusreport blogspot sports carnival.Robert Galway is back with some Quick Weight Loss tips and Weight Loss Programs. Senor Met has a great recap of a recent Mets game in the Baseball section of our Carnival today. Bill Smith at FryingPan Sports reports on the NBA Lottery and what Sacramento was hoping to get (Sorry Kings). And Eric Gargiulo reports on the changes for Monday Night Football this coming season. Who knew Chucky was good at the mic?

robert galway presents Qick Weight Lost posted at robertgalway.com, saying, "It is possiable to lose weight quickly. But it still never happens overnight. Quick weight loss is endorsed by the stars (though usually those with careers on the rocks), or even by sports celebrities. Yet is all of this healthy? Quick weight loss is somewhat of a misnomer as weight loss is rarely quick, and when it is, it"

Colin Timberlake presents Training Log: The 2009 Arnold Classic 5K Pump and Run- Day 35 posted at colintimberlake.com, saying, "Former Mr. Olympia and the king of perseverance Samir Bannout is used as the inspiration for a day of hard training."

robert galway presents Weight Lost Porgrams posted at robertgalway.com, saying, "Weight loss programs are also offered by various fitness companies which also provide the health fitness diets and the workout for a limited period of time. It has been observed that on the professional level the weight loss program is the most common method adapted all around the world. Weight Loss programs are available for men, women, and diabetics. Weight loss programs are 10 a penny. Some have completely vanished out of sight, while others are constantly being developed."

Eric Gargiulo presents Gimmicks Galore at WWE Extreme Rules posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "WWE has already announced several big matches for WWE Extreme Rules. Extreme Rules will feature a collection of specialty or gimmicked matches. A Ladder Match and a Steel Cage Match for the WWE titles will headlines the big event."

Baseball

Senor Met presents CitiField Streaker Propels Mets to Come From Behind Victory posted at Mets Mets.

Basketball

o jordan presents posted at 23 Fans | Michael Jordan Fan Site, saying, "Michael Jordan autographs are still one of the most sought after collectors items even after all these years after he retired."

Steve Patterson presents Sacramento hoping for Ping Pong ball with Blake Griffin?s name on it! posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "Sacramento and a number of NBA teams would love to grab Blake Griffin with their draft lottery selection."

Michael Bergmann presents Lebron is a closer comparison to MJ more ways than one posted at HoopChill, saying, "Article about how lebron James is building himself as a brand, just like Michael Jordan"

Football

Eric Gargiulo presents Tony Kornheiser 3 & Out at MNF posted at CamelClutchBlog.com.

Steve Patterson presents Weakside Defensive End Chris Martin, Solid with Notre Dame posted at eScoutRoom, saying, "Notre Dame got a dominate defensive end in Chris Martin for their 2010 class."

Other

Eric Gargiulo presents Ric Flair returns at WWE Judgment Day posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "WWE Judgment Day will not be remembered for any title changes or great matches. WWE Judgment Day will be remembered for the return of the Nature Boy, Ric Flair. Flair made a very random appearance that looks like will be the start of a full return for the WWE Hall of Famer."

Fortuitous Observer presents My First Time at the Roller Derby posted at Soul Thumping, saying, "Roller Derby - An Overlooked Sport!"

Patricia Turner presents 100 Best Blogs for Gadget Lovers posted at Becoming a Computer Technician.

Eric Gargiulo presents WWE WrestleMania XXV DVD Set Released Today posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "Today is a big day for pro wrestling fans. WWE WrestleMania XXV will be released on DVD today. The DVD includes not only the 25th WrestleMania, but a ton of extras including the entire WWE Hall of Fame."

Eric Gargiulo presents UFC Undisputed Impressions posted at CamelClutchBlog.com, saying, "From the outside looking in, UFC Undisputed looks fantastic. Before we get to the new games, lets look at where the whole MMA gaming scene started...and ended coincidentally at the same time. From what i can remember, UFC did have a series of games back in the “Attitude” Era of the WWF/E."

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Brutusreport Blogspot sports carnival - May 7, 2009

English: Justin Boren blocks for Terrelle Pryor (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Welcome to the May 7, 2009 edition of Brutusreport Blogspot sports carnival. If you are looking for ways to make money online take a look at the two posts today from Jacques Groenwald on eBay and thinking like a millionaire. A good article from Bill Smith at the FryingPan Sports site about the first series in the NBA playoffs. And some post Spring Game articles on both the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Washington Huskies. And some Hockeye talk, how did I almost forget the NHL is in the midst of their playoffs?

Jacques Groenewald presents Make Easy Money On Ebay posted at Monkeyprofit, saying, "Here is a quick and easy way on how to make easy money on ebay"

Jacques Groenewald presents Millionare Mindset- How to think like a millionare posted at Monkeyprofit, saying, "A guide to understanding how you should think if you wish to become a millionare and prosper in life"

Ruoall Chapman presents Cheap ways to make your own online beats posted at Make Online Beats, saying, "By far the cheapest way to make online beats"

Bret presents Gynecomastia: Are You Wearing Two Undershirts? posted at Modern Men's Health, saying, "The development of unwanted female breast tissue affects more men than you think. The culprit is often steroids so think twice before you look for "shortcuts"!"

Chuck Hanf presents Orble - Two Cents From Beantown posted at Two Cents From Beantown, saying, "Jealousy, fear of failure, desire to prove someone wrong..."Steroids: Would You?" Three part post.. scroll down to part 1 of 3 and work your way up to 3 of 3. Please leave comments and feedback.."

robert galway presents women in sports posted at robertgalway.com, saying, "Sports is one of the last grand hamlets of homophobia. Amaechi poses a real challenge to the realities of the locker room, the press box and the owner"

Basketball

Steve Patterson presents The NBA Playoffs are rounding first and staggering toward second. posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The NBA playoffs start to get interesting as the second round of games begin."

Football

Brad Bodle presents Husky Spring Game posted at the Crockpot.

Steve Patterson presents Spring Game Renews Faith in Ohio State's Offense posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Ohio State spring game provides a record number of fans the chance to see an improved Terrelle Pryor slice the defense for 14 points."

Steve Patterson presents Anatomy of a blown draft—Browns and Raiders posted at FryingPan Sports, saying, "The Browns and the Raiders put together some bad draft decisions to rank at the bottom of the NFL in April."

Steve Patterson presents Bo Delande had a Good Spring Camp along with Buckeyes posted at BrutusReport, saying, "Runnings backs replace Chris Wells at Ohio State with nice performances during the Ohio State Spring Game."

Hockey

P.L. Frederick presents Ice, Ice (Hockey) Baby posted at Small and Big, saying, "A brief (but s-l-o-w) bit of fun for you."

joecool presents Ovechkin, Crosby, and Woodstock posted at Joe Cool and The Outfield, saying, "How good does an event have to be for people to lie about having been in attendance?"

Other

Steve Patterson presents ISMagazine.com - Blog - Skype Offers $5.95 Plan for South American Calls posted at ISMagazine.com, saying, "An incredible offer for anyone that has relatives or business in South America and wants to save large amounts on their phone bill."

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