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… behavior, Do sports create aggressive behavior, or simply attract people who are already aggressive? Aggression and sport have gone together as long as sports have been around, be it the players themselves, to the parents, coaches, or spectators,…

… a very physical demanding sport. It requires a great deal of training and dedication to become a racer. To enjoy the sport at its best, being physically fit is important. However, it is a wonderful sport to improve over- all fitness. To be a top notch…

… most respected figures, once said, “If you can’t beat ‘em in the alley, you can’t beat ‘em on the ice.” So, how can hockey be a clean and respectable sport if one of its former presidents tells us the only way to win is through back-alley violence?…

… to the game of baseball was made. The designated hitter was established in the American League. 27 years ago American League pitchers were pleased to know that they would never have to set foot at the plate unless they were in the rare circumstance…

… skiing such a fun and enjoyable sport. Each and every year, skiers find themselves with a host of new products to make their sport easier to learn and advance in their ability. One of the most significant achievements in ski technology is the advent…

… done by Canadian gymnast Phillip Delassal in the mid-1970's. It was seen and bit by American Kurt Thomas and competed at the World Gymnastics Championships. The skill is often referred to as a Thomas, or a Thomas Flare because he was the first to use…

… on Oct 6 1988. The assult happened on the ice one night with 3 seconds left in the game. When Brashear, the Canucks tough guy, was skating into his own end with back to McSorley. McSorley who has logged the equivalent to 21 ½ days in the penalty…

… be prosperous. A lot of times we, as Americans, measure success by dollars and sense. The more we make the more we measure get a sense of our worth in this world. Still what if someone said that you couldn’t make as much as you possibly can in life.…

… was made popular by Dr. Kenneth Cooper in the late 1960s. The name was derived from Greek roots -- aero, or air; and bios, or life. Since aerobic training plays a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, it's often referred to as cardiovascular…

… and their only going one direction. Up. Every year we hear we hear about how a professional athlete just signed a contract worth a record (insert ridiculous amount here) million dollars. Then about the same time the very next year we hear about…