Although Old Man Winter’s grip on most of the nation is still quite firm, athletes who play spring and summer sports such as soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and track and field have been hard at work conditioning and training for the upcoming season, and time is running out. What better way to reward all that…
The new year is well underway, and with that, how are you doing with your New Year’s resolution(s)? Weight loss and healthier eating habits are among the top resolutions, however, people often have difficulty adhering to these resolutions. After a few months, or even a mere few weeks, these resolutions are often all but forgotten….
Anyone who has seen a commercial for the negative health effects that smoking cigarettes can have knows just how toxic those little sticks are. Luckily, there is a healthier, cheaper alternative that has gained increasing popular over the past few years: the electronic cigarette. With approximately 2.5 million electronic cigarette users in the United States,…
For as long as humans began to run, there have always been running events. Competitive running is as old as Antiquity. The first known competitive race is thought to have occurred nearly 3,000 years ago! Everyone knows about the ancient Greek Olympics, of course, but history is full of running events in nearly every country…
Every year, scores of fishermen and women of all skill levels head out on Alaska fishing trips in the hopes of catching prize worthy creatures. Though there are tons of different fish in Alaska to catch, it’s the King Salmon that many are after. The largest fish in Alaska, the King Salmon is Alaska’s state…
The sport of running has been around since ancient times, most noticeably in the original Greek Olympics. The popular running event, the marathon, also originated in ancient Greece. In modern times, competitive running events have been held as early as the 19th century, such as the popular English game “Hare and Hounds.” And, of course,…
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and it is growing in popularity among children of all ages. Many parents want to support their child in his or her passion for athletics, but are unsure where to start. Here to help is the Soccer Mom Starter List to set you on…
While softball season may seem like a distant memory, we are however, in the throws of the holiday shopping season. In fact, with less than two weeks before Christmas time, it’s crunch time. However, no need to panic. Finding the right gift for the softball aficionado in your life doesn’t have to stressful, time consuming,…
More than 21.47 million American children ages six through 17 play team sports. Although organized sports easily enrich children and teenagers’ lives, there are ways parents can do even better. Enrolling school-age children in global soccer tours can continue to hone their athleticism and team-oriented skills, while also giving them a once in a lifetime…
The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to reflect on Native American contributions to American culture and society. Perhaps one of the most notable contributions is the tomahawk axe. Though fighting tomahawks and combat tomahawks were used for self-defense and in times of war, tomahawks were designed to be multipurpose, versatile tools used to execute…
