Editor’s Note: I first met Roger Sharpe at Williams Electronics in Chicago, where he worked as VP of Marketing and designed pinball games. Williams Electronics, at the time, was the premier creator of pinball machines. On our visit, Roger was nice enough to demonstrate gameplay to my colleague and me. Having grown up playing pinball […]
General Sports Archive
If it's not one of the major sports, it likely falls into our general sports coverage here.
We feature inspiring sports stories at all age levels from various sports along with some reference materials you may find useful.
Kubb Game, Rules, How To Play, Team Names
Recently, a classic Scandinavian game called Kubb has gained momentum as a new outdoor game that’s fun to play. It is a bit of a variation on lawn bowling. There are pins (kubbs) that are square, including a larger pin that is the king. This pin often has a crown design carved at the top. […]
How to name your team — and win the name game
When you try to name your team, you quickly realize that it’s a group exercise. We’ve all been told there is no “I” in a team. But there is a “me” in “team names.” We all want to be the hero who comes up with the moniker that everybody says was made-to-order for your team. […]
All you need to know about Novak Djokovic
When Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer at Wimbledon 2019, it puts the Serbian tennis star among the greatest of all time. The number one-ranked men’s singles player now owns five Wimbledon titles, five Tour Finals titles, and 16 Grand Slam wins. With the U.S. Open not far away, Djokovic is quickly closing in on Federer’s […]
Serena Williams Net Worth, Quotes, Fun Facts
Serena William’s net worth is reflective of the power she brings to the tennis court. Her game features a powerful serve and unequaled athleticism on the tennis court. Serena’s dominance in women’s tennis stretches over two decades and includes 23 Grand Slam titles. Over the course of her successful tennis career, Williams’ prize-money earnings total […]
A Boston Marathon Feel Good Story
Editor’s Note: The Boston Marathon is scheduled to be run Monday, April 15, 2019. I imagine all runners have their own stories as to what brought them to the competition. But, Jacob Russell and Patrick Dewey’s story is quite remarkable. Please take a couple of minutes and read Jacob’s telling of it below. “Can’t” is […]
Youth Volleyball Coaching Resources
Our collection of youth volleyball coaching resources listed below can help volunteer coaches at all levels. Coaching Resources for Youth Volleyball Coaches Trying to come up with the perfect name for your team? We’ve got you covered. Looking to motivate your team? Check out our volleyball slogans and volleyball quotes. Or, maybe you’re looking to […]
Best Cricketers of All-Time
Identifying the Best Cricket Players of All-Time is no small task. But, every once in a while, a cricketer comes who changes the sport forever. This type of cricketer performs beyond the wildest imagination and takes the parameters to the next level. He sets new standards and dimensions for future generations to meet or exceed. […]
Battle of the Sexes: Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs
The tennis match between the then Word No. 1 Billie Jean King and ex-champion Bobby Riggs in 1973 has been famously referred to as the “Battle of the Sexes.” It is the most-watched televised sports event of all time and has garnered attention worldwide. The famous tennis match was held at the Houston Astrodome between […]
7 Ways to Build Confidence in Young Athletes
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does — that makes you a winner right there.” –Venus Williams Building confidence in young athletes requires some planning. Just think of yourself. There are days when you feel good about yourself, and there are days when you don’t. What’s important is that you learn […]
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
Superheroes are defined as “benevolent fictional characters with superhuman powers, such as Superman.” Maybe it’s time to expand that definition to include non-fictional folks, specifically Shavarsh Karapetyan. Here is Karapetyan’s story. The world has seen many great sportspersons who have set and broken many records. Then comes someone like Shavarsh Karapetyan, who does much more […]