As skateboarding culture has become more mainstream, the most skilled and charismatic have risen to the top. Tony Hawk might currently be the most well-known skateboarder, but there are many great skaters who have helped shape and form skateboard culture over the years.
Teams trading away a star player for multiple prospects try to convince their fans that they will end up with a greater number of good players. Perhaps the best prospect haul in recent years came when Texas traded Mark Teixeira to Atlanta in 2007. The Rangers got back Elvis Andrus, Neftali Feliz, Matt Harrison and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Andrus was the starting shortstop and Feliz the closer on the Rangers’ pennant-winners in 2010 and 2011 and Harrison won 18 games in 2012. Though Teixeira had 30 homers and 100 RBI each of the next four seasons and led the 2009 world champion Yankees in those categories, the Rangers have to be happy with their side of the deal, particularly since Teixeira, who has had injury issues the last two seasons, is still owed over $75 million by the Yankees. Teixeira’s issue is something you may notice if you are a big baseball fan, especially if you play fantasy baseball leagues for money — tip: stay away from Tex is you play cash fantasy baseball.
Golf is known for being a sport enjoyed by many of the wealthier among us, though these days it is a pretty accessible hobby for people from all kinds of backgrounds. However, whether it is its luxury connotations, its ability to both challenge and relax people, or the fact it offers plenty of opportunity to get competitive, golf seems to hold far more appeal to A-list celebrities than any other sport. Even outside of celebrity Masters style competitions, plenty of famous faces regularly play golf, and some of them may surprise you! Here are some of the sport’s most famous celebrity participants:
Getting certified and becoming a qualified diver could be one of the most rewarding things you do. The excitement of your first dive is likely to be eclipsed by what you feel on your second. If you’ve thought about literally taking the plunge and getting into diving, it’s not as hard as you might think.
The iconic London landmark currently known as “Wembley Stadium” was actually completed in 2007, but it bears the name of what has been one of England’s and the world’s most famous sport and entertainment venues for the better part of a century. This is a brief history of the original 1923 Wembley Stadium, and the new arena on the same sight which carries on the Wembley legacy.
The tournament that popularized lawn tennis around the world is back and once again it will feature some of the most prominent athletes on the planet. Parents looking to motivate their teens to work hard and never give up no matter how tough the situation can take this as an opportunity to sit with their teens to watch a little grass court action and introduce them to world-class athletes that can serve as role models. Wimbledon, over the course of its long and illustrious history, has featured the likes of Charlotte Dod, Dennis Ralston, Boris Becker and more recently Martina Hingis and current singles champion Serena Williams who won the tournament when they were still teenagers. Winning a tournament at the highest level during a very volatile age takes a huge amount of courage, patience and hard work which these phenomenal athletes have in ample measure. Introducing your teens to such personalities will help shape their general outlook on life as well as inspire them to be bigger and better.
Wimbledon Tennis Champions infographic is developed by CareTeen.
Staying active is extremely important in maintaining health and vitality at every age. And when it comes to seniors, it’s also very important that they remain physically active to prevent stagnation. Oftentimes, when seniors stop moving, taking care of themselves, and performing physical exercises, their minds begin to deteriorate as well. Therefore, if you’re an aging senior or you have a senior in your family that you want to keep as healthy as possible, it’s important that sports are encouraged.
Keep in mind that a senior can’t perform the same feats that younger athletes can accomplish. The ultimate goal of getting a senior involved in physical activities like sports is simply to keep the body strong, the blood pumping, and every organ system functioning properly. If there’s any difficulty or strain, a different activity should be chosen. And, of course, regular visits with a doctor will ensure that the activity is having positive effects on a senior’s overall health.
If you’re gearing up for some beginner karate lessons, you’re in for a treat! You’ll learn so much about the benefits that martial arts have on the body, the mind and the psyche, and you’ll meet a load of new friends along the way! You may well be feeling nervous about your first lesson but don’t worry – we’ll arm you with some essential pieces of knowledge to help you settle in a little more quickly!
It is common practice to address your instructor as ‘sensei’, or ‘sir’ or ‘ma’am’. This shows that you have respect for their knowledge and capabilities. Karate practitioners bow to each other as an indication of mutual respect. Most schools ask you to bow on entering, and upon leaving the hall as a courtesy to the others in the room. Different schools have different bowing rules but they will tell you what they expect of you when you get there. Always be polite and courteous to everyone at all times. Leave your ego at the door – you are there to learn, so be modest.
Welcome, sports fans! To paraphrase the old hockey or boxing joke,” I went to a baseball game last night and a slap-stick comedy routine broke out”. You never quite know what to expect from the personalities that manage our national pastime.
There are several sports tirades that need to be retired as classics. One is Indiana’s Bobby Knight throwing a chair across the basketball court. Another is the unforgettable spectacle of Mississippi Braves minor league manager Phil Wellman covering home plate with dirt and pulling both second and third bases out of the ground and hurling them into the outfield. In the second act of the show, look for Wellman’s remarkable performance as a guerrilla commando as he throws the repurposed resin bag at the umpire as if it is a grenade. This is truly a classic and classless baseball moment.
Female athletes are inspirational to people all over the world because they work hard to achieve everything that they accomplish. Though the sporting world is often dominated by men, female athletes now have a firm hold on the industry and have become some of the highest paid athletes on the planet while inspiring millions of young girls to follow in their footsteps. From swimming and tennis to golf and softball, every sport has a list of female athletes that dominate the field. To learn about some of these incredible women, read on.
Yani Tseng is a 23-year-old woman from Taiwan who has really made a name for herself in the sport of golf. As of 2013, she has won a total of five majors and is well on her way to accomplishing even more in the near future. She has also been named Player of the Year for 2012, and has received endorsement deals from both Taiwan Mobile and Acer, so she will be enjoying more money with that fame as well.
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