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"Kid" Akeem vs "Pikin" QuirogaThe sad tale of two brave boxers. On a hot summer night in 1991, they both went close to the edge and that is the legacy I attribute to them. Two warriors who chose to do it their way. They let it all hang out. One made it; the other did not. Tragedy would later take them both, but hopefully they are together again. 10 Ways to Become a Better DancerWhether you just want to get into dancing, or need some inspiration and constant motivation, here's some useful advice that will help you improve your skills over a long-term period. 100% Cotton: Comfort Enemy #1How can such a soft, snuggly, comfortable fabric like cotton be so hated among veterans of the high activity sports world? In this acticle, we'll cover the basics of why cotton is a definite no-no when putting together your wardrobe for any outdoor or otherwise high intensity sports activity. 1982 Bowhunter of the YearMy dad, Deuaine Lake, 1982 Michigan bowhunter of the year. 2 Dangers of Tennis RivalryScott is the author of The Power of Subconscious Goal Setting, Psycho Tennis, 23 Mental Laws of Tennis and more. Also a former ITF Pro and has been coaching for 14 years. For more information visit http://www.PsychoTennis.com 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 vs 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1Buying a motorbike can be very hard at times. One probable reason for this is the numerous brands that all promise to sell the best bike model. At present, two of these leading motorbike manufacturers are Suzuki and Yamaha. 20th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 2006They call it “the world's toughest mountain race”. It takes a grueling soul to run, race and climb Mount Kinabalu with a total distance of 21 kilometers for both men and women. Takes place in Malaysia's first World Heritage Site, Mount Kinabalu (4095.2 meters) International Climbathon is a true challenge to the spirit of human endurance. 27 Don'ts for Gymnasts ParentsThe don'ts and don'ts for gymnastics parents. How to help ensure your gymnast's happiness and success in the sport of gymnastics. 3 Guiness World Records in One HourAshrita Furman of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team set a new record for breaking 3 Guiness World Records in under an hour. His feats were recorded at a recreation area in Brooklyn New York. 3 Psychological Habits of Tennis Pro'sScott Groves is the World's First Psycho Tennis Coach and a respected Author, Speaker and Trainer. To find out about Scott's 23 Mental Laws of Tennis you can visit www.PsychoTennis.com 30 Dos for Gymnasts' ParentsThis is what gymnast's parents can do and should do to make their gymnast's gymnastics career more enjoyable and successful. Thirty positive parental practices to use with your gymnast. 3D Jigsaw PuzzlesJigsaw puzzles have always been fascinating; the concept of putting small pieces together to make a beautiful picture provides a certain thrill. The more difficult the puzzle, the greater the sense of adventure and challenge. Jigsaw puzzles are still one of the most popular games even on the Internet. With colorful animations, varying difficulty levels in a single game and availability of hundreds of patterns, jigsaw puzzles are attracting a lot of new players as well. These puzzles come with different difficulty levels such as easy, average, and difficult. 4 Steps vs 5 Steps Approach to your Bowling ShotWhat is the difference between a 4 and a 5 step approach? Which one should you use? 5 Communication Tips for Sports ParentsAvoid anger and hurt by keeping these tips in mind when talking to your child about their sports performance. Let your words help, not hurt. 5 Minute Guide to Backgammon RulesBackgammon rules can be a bit confusing, especially if you’ve never even watched a friend play the game. Luckily, once you break the instructions down, it is not only easy but extremely fun to play! Below are quick and easy directions on how to play the popular game which has lasted for centuries. 5 Reasons to Pick a Gymnastics CampThere are a number of criteria and reasons why gymnasts and their parents might choose a particular camp or type of gymnastics summer camp. This article gives some interesting perspectives and perhaps some new ideas about making the choice for attending and choosing a gymnastics summer camp. 5 Tips for Coaching 8U SoftballHere are a few things to keep in mind when working with this great age group. 7 Creative Uses For LanyardsA lanyard is a lanyard is a lanyard! How else would you define a simple cord used to suspend something or anything? Actually, the term is as old as shipping, or perhaps older. Nautically, a lanyard is a short rope or wire rove through deadeyes to hold and tauten standing rigging. Today, people from almost all walks of life are using lanyards today, and oh so creatively! A Bad Night in Vegas: A Boxing StoryTo this day, when I get giddy over some fight or engage in a heated argument over boxing in general and need a reality check, I always think back to that bad night in Vegas.........one that would leave me with indelible memories. "In no other sport is the connection between performer and observer so intimate, so frequently painful, so unresolved." - Joyce Carol Oates A Basic Overview of Kayaks and KayakingKayaking is growing in popularity. It is a sport with a lot of variations, which are covered below in this article. A Brief History of BackgammonFor centuries backgammon has been creating quite a stir. Even today, we all spend hours playing this addicting pastime, yet most of us have no idea where it came from or the history it has acquired. Although the game has evolved throughout the years and is now even played online, it is actually the oldest game in history. Also known as the "wee battle," backgammon began in Mesopotamia (now known as Iraq) about 5000 years ago. A Day of ClimbingClimbing any mountain is always a risk. Carelessness may lead to a slip or a fall. But all this is part of the climbers' satisfaction of climbing; knowing they have met all these dangers along the way and have overcome them. A Few Words on CricketTake a few notes on Cricket A Glossary of Archery Terms A to ZAll the terms and meanings used by Archers. A Guide To BalletBallet is a dance that beautifies our movements and builds gracefulness into our body and limbs. Transcending centuries, ballet has a long history. With roots in the Renaissance court spectacle in Italy, ballet has taken its form from the French ballet de cour. A Guide To CheerleadingCommonly used as a way to rouse the school spirit, cheerleading has been a major part of competitive sports and has become a separate sport itself. Cheerleading began in the 1880’s, when male students led a crowd in chants. It has been said it started at Princeton University as a way of stimulating the crowd at football games. After a few years, a Princeton graduate, Thomas Peebles, introduced this idea to the University of Minnesota. A student named Johnny Campbell reportedly got so excited at a game that he led the crowd in an organized chant, making Johnny the first cheerleader. By the 1920’s, women started participating in cheerleading, and by the 1940’s, cheerleading became mainly a female activity. A Guide To GymnasticsGymnastics is arguably one of the world’s oldest sports. It is also a very natural sport involving activities that people would normally do outside gym class or gymnastic competitions such as jumping, running, climbing, swinging and tumbling. Modern gymnastics as a sport involves the performance of a series of movements. A Little Care Will Keep Your Boat in Top Notch ConditionPeople fond of water sports or water adventures keep their own boats. Taking good care of one’s boat is very important. Good care and maintenance enhances the life of a boat and saves a lot of money also. A Look at Agility TrainingAgility training is the strangest craze I've ever seen. What I believe is that it actually started with pets that it was made for, but eventually it passed on to their happy owners as well. It actually consists of several types of equipment with the only purpose to teach you pet some tricks - few hoops to jump through, tunnels to rush through and poles to go round. A Look At LacrosseEveryone has watched it, been amazed by it and thought it looked like fun. Lacrosse is a team sport that requires a fast pace and quick judgment. Each team consists of 10-12 players (10 men or 12 women) whom use netted sticks in order to control a rubber ball. The object of Lacrosse is to score by guiding the rubber ball into the opposing team’s goal.Records: 1-30 from 1044