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sports

(Encyclopedia) sports, athletic games or tests of skill undertaken primarily for the diversion of those who take part or those who observe them. The range is great; usually, however, the term is…

winter sports

(Encyclopedia) winter sports: see bobsledding; curling; hockey, ice; ice dancing; ice skating; skiing; snowshoes; tobogganing.

sports medicine

(Encyclopedia) sports medicine, branch of medicine concerned with physical fitness and with the treatment and prevention of injuries and other disorders related to sports. Knee, leg, back, and…

Sports Quizzes

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Hoaxes - Sports

The False, False World of Sports by Gerry Brown and Shmuel Ross The Curious Case of Sidd FinchWith their issue of April 1, 1985, Sports Illustrated caused quite a stir in the baseball…

Sports Section

Which Sport Is It? Origin of Athlete Nicknames Sports Superstitions The Martial Arts The Wide World of Sports Homegrown Sports Back Numbers #1 Sport Worldwide Official Numbers…

Sports Superstitions

We all hear popular superstitions when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday. And no player wants to wear the number 13. It is said that superstitions have been…

Homegrown Sports

These sports were invented in the U.S.:basketball (1891) by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusettsvolleyball (1895) by WG. Morgan in Holyoke, Massachusettsbaseball (1839) by Abner Doubleday…

Animal Sports

Animal AthletesHorse Racing“Triple Crown” Winners in the United StatesKentucky DerbyPreakness StakesBelmont StakesIditarod Trail Sled Dog RaceWestminster Kennel Club