Throughout history, humans have found various ways to entertain themselves. One almost universal method of entertainment is sports. Every culture has its own sports traditions and games, dating back as far as recorded history. The ancient Greeks were so obsessed with sports and physical fitness that they created the Olympics as both a sports festival… Continue reading 10 Most Dangerous Sports in the World
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10 Things You Should Know About the History of the Winter Olympics
One of the most beloved sporting events in the world and considered the peak of athletic achievement- the Olympics Games – are well-known by nearly everyone. Some people drop everything to keep up with the events every Olympic season while others choose not to watch any of them. However, most people are somewhere in between,… Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About the History of the Winter Olympics
10 Reasons Kids Should Have Longer Recess at School
When we look back on the elementary school years, most of us have fond memories of playing with our friends at recess. This is the time of day when best friends play games and secrets are told. Every little group has their special place that they sit and talk. Some might sit under an old… Continue reading 10 Reasons Kids Should Have Longer Recess at School
10 Reasons why Video Gaming should be Considered a Sport
10 Reasons why Video Gaming should be Considered a Sport Video games have been steadily increasing in popularity since the 1980’s. Atari hit the market with a vengeance, changing the way kids spend their afternoons and weekends. Anyone who raced home after school to practice their Donkey Kong or Frogger strategies, knows the excitement of… Continue reading 10 Reasons why Video Gaming should be Considered a Sport
10 Richest Soccer Players in the World
10 Richest Soccer Players in the World Football, or soccer in America, is one of the most popular kinds of sports with more than 3.5 billion fans around the world. There are so many things we get attracted to soccer by, including incredible skills, goals, strategies as well as celebrations, which differ in various countries… Continue reading 10 Richest Soccer Players in the World
10 Ways Concussions Triple Suicide Risk
10 Ways Concussions Triple Suicide Risk Concussions have long been a subject of numerous studies, and the latest accounts have it that it could come with long-term as well as immediate repercussions. Researchers linked the relationship between traumatic injuries of the brain and suicide, as observed with professional athletes and military veterans. Current research… Continue reading 10 Ways Concussions Triple Suicide Risk
10 Reasons Football Should Be Banned in Schools
10 Reasons Football Should Be Banned in Schools In 2012 Dr. Paul Butler, a board member at Dover High School, New Hampshire, stirred up controversy when he suggested that the school’s football program should be terminated. Dr. Butler was not speaking as a critic of the game; the soft-spoken yet stocky retiree used to… Continue reading 10 Reasons Football Should Be Banned in Schools
10 Little Known Facts About the UFC’s Biggest Star Conor McGregor
10 Little Known Facts About the UFC’s Biggest Star Conor McGregor Born July 14th 1988 in Crumlin, a large suburb in Ireland’s capital Dublin, Conor McGregor has undergone a meteoric rise to fame over the last few years through his participation in fights organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). From modest beginnings, he has… Continue reading 10 Little Known Facts About the UFC’s Biggest Star Conor McGregor
10 Best Major League Baseball Players of the 1980s
10 Best Major League Baseball Players of the 1980s When it comes to Major League Baseball, the 1980s was a decade that is often forgotten when considering the history of America’s Pastime. There were a number of events that Major League Baseball would be happy for people to forget, however, including the 1981 labor… Continue reading 10 Best Major League Baseball Players of the 1980s
10 Best Male Tennis Players in the 1990s
10 Best Male Tennis Players in the 1990s No one would ever say that tennis is the most popular sport around, but to fans, the thrills and the spills of the sport consistently have fans coming back for more. Tennis hit it’s peak in the late 1970s through the 1990s, and to fans, the… Continue reading 10 Best Male Tennis Players in the 1990s