Tag: Sports

John Cena: Wrestling Legend

Every sport has a player that people automatically picture when the topic is discussed, regardless of what they think of them. Tom Brady is the face of football. Lebron James is the face of basketball. In the case of wrestling, the one person that you think of is John Cena.  Of course, it’s important to […]

Individual Sports Like Tennis and Golf Might Be Better for Autistic People

Individual Sports Like Tennis and Golf Might Be Better for Autistic People

Team sports can be hard for autistic people who struggle reading the room, noticing body language and picking up on social cues. These things are crucial when in a large group of people because intimate conversations take up too much time, and the coach, leader or whoever is in charge has to ensure every second […]

From the Garden to the Bronx: A Night to Remember in NY Sports

From the Garden to the Bronx: A Night to Remember in NY Sports

Friday marked a day when New York City felt united, despite the constant clashing between different sports fans.  I’m not a New York native, but I have even heard about the city’s long-time sports rivalries. And on Friday, it seemed like most of the city had something to celebrate, and to someone who isn’t that […]

Poker is a Sport of The Mind

Many kinds of documentaries and championships have often depicted poker as a “mind sport”. This can often be confusing for people who aren’t familiar with the card game since it seems to mostly be reliant on random chance. Although this assessment is technically correct, there is much more that goes on in this game that […]

Playing Sports are Passion Projects Like Everything Else

Playing Sports are Passion Projects Like Everything Else

What does it mean to love a sport that’s only played with teams, for instance, volleyball, soccer, basketball and more? Even if the athlete just likes the mechanics of the sport, like a basketball or soccer player who only likes shooting the ball or a volleyball player who only enjoys passing, the athlete must know […]

Atlanta Falcons Receive Fine for Prank Phone Call

Getting a prank phone call would often seem like a harmless annoyance for most, but the recent call made to Shedeur Sanders is being taken very seriously. The Falcons were punished by the NFL with a fine of $250,000, with the defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich being personally fined $100,000. The question on many football fans’ […]

All Students Should Take Mandatory Dance Classes in PE to Help Build Confidence

All Students Should Take Mandatory Dance Classes in PE to Help Build Confidence

Dance building confidence might seem counterintuitive for shy people who don’t like the spotlight or like to perform, but that’s the very reason taking classes can help build anyone’s confidence, even someone who doesn’t dance. Completing a few eight counts in front of a group shows that it’s not as scary as it may seem, […]

Myths About Swimming That Are Completely Wrong

Whether talking about it competitively or casually, swimming has always had a flurry of misconceptions that have been floating around for years. Most of these myths are purely made from misunderstandings of what the body goes through during extensive periods of submersion. There is  Scientific proof that not only clears up these false claims but […]

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