Author Archives: aemery97

The Sports Archives – ‘True’ Football’s Place in the United States

Posted on June 20, 2015 by aemery97

No one can deny that baseball and American football are the two most popular sports in the United States; they have both been a huge part of the nation’s sociocultural development for over a century, and their respective followings are … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – ‘Fair Play’ and the Rules of Hockey

Posted on June 17, 2015 by aemery97

In many ways, hockey is one of the most challenging sports imaginable; its rules are similar to those of soccer or American football, requiring players to maneuver a ball (or, in the case of hockey, a ‘puck’) strategically across an … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Art of Pitching

Posted on June 9, 2015 by aemery97

In baseball, there are 3 fundamental mechanics that absolutely must be present; the ball, beginning in the hands of the defending team, must be thrown to a member of the opposing team; this ‘batter’ must subsequently hit the ball with … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 7 Facts about the Seventh-Inning Stretch

Posted on May 28, 2015 by aemery97

Many major sporting events have a break period built into their match schedules. Most competitive team sports, such as football, basketball, and several others, have a ‘half-time’ – an intermission that divides the first and second halves of a match … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Baseball vs. Football as America’s Pastime

Posted on May 24, 2015 by aemery97

    Baseball has dominated the sporting industry in the United States since the 19th Century, and is rapidly approaching the 170th anniversary of its first game on American soil. Today, there are 30 baseball stadiums currently operating under Major-League … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Building a Better Person

Posted on May 14, 2015 by aemery97

The modernization of sports has seen the inclusion of many new types of activities into the sports genre, all of which are gaining considerable popularity. Some of these sports come with an artistic focus, such as dance, while others utilize … Continue reading →

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