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… many different types of players. There are pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders; there are home run hitters, contact hitters, and speedsters; but to someone who really loves and appreciates the game there are really only two kinds of baseball…

… Downtown Denver’s most interesting sights In 1917, local author Dabney Otis Collins wrote: “When I walk down a Denver street, I always feel as if I were listening to a brass band.” The city has that same feeling today. Whether you are catching…

… on strike for the eighth time in the sports’ history. Since 1972, negotiations between the union and owners over contract terms has led to major economic problems and the absence of a World Series in 1994. All issues were open for debate due to…

… of the profession of physical education and sport? Outstanding leadership is critical to the profession of physical education and sport because developing people with leadership qualities is important to the growth of the profession. The advancement…

… boxing existed in about the year 1500 BC on the Crete Island. The modern researches allow to insist that such duels had been known much earlier in Africa, particularly in the region of modern Ethiopia. The hieroglyphic scriptures dated back to the…

… have had a fascination with being excellent at what they do, and athletics have been no exception. Many substances exist, and many have been criticized and analyzed for their safety, legality, and morality for athletes. With the banning of steroids…

… of us love. However, baseball has hit a crossroads and there are some serious issues that need to be tackled before the game can be fun again. It is time to wake up, realize the problems, and make the necessary changes. The problems that exist in…

… plenty of entertainment throughout our society for years. Superstars, idols, and heroes are founded through this great industry. Sports have developed drastically and it will only continue to grow, however there are many obstacles that seem to be slowi…

… seven times prior to 1999. Beginning in 1967, Canada participated in every Pan Am Games up until 1995. By and large Canada has struggled at the event, never finishing higher than fourth place. Canada has finished in fifth once (last place that year),…

… 2/5/03 1st Period "The King of Clout, the Sultan of Swat, the Sultan of Swat, the Babe, the Great Bambino, THE GREAT BAMBINO." Babe Ruth, he has become the perfect legend. Millions revere him, and for thousands of young boys, like the ones…