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Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Pat Smith @ Thursday, 29th July 2010 @ 6:34 PM

Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski are taking advantage of that "have at it boys" mentality that NASCAR has allowed on the racetrack, and Round 3 of the action went down July 17 when the two drivers battled to the finish at the Missouri-Dodge Dealers 250 at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Ill. for the Nationwide Series. Keselowski, currently in the lead in points standings for Nationwide, is a fierce competitor, and he raced Edwards hard to the final lap at Madison once ag... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Pat Smith @ Thursday, 29th July 2010 @ 6:28 PM

There are a handful of sacred NASCAR races, and the Brickyard 400 is one of them. Perhaps the biggest race of the year for the Sprint Cup Series, the Brickyard is a place for power, speed and even rejuvenation. With past winners boasting names like Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jarrett, Bobby Labonte and Bill Elliott, NASCAR's Brickyard 400 is a pivotal and very prestigious race that few have won and even fewer have won more than once. This year, Jimmie Johnson will go for No. 4 (and No. 3 in... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Pat Smith @ Thursday, 29th July 2010 @ 5:49 PM

NASCAR heavyweight Jeff Gordon is no stranger to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gordon, who left California in his teenage years to race sprint cars in Indy, is a Hoosier hometown hero and one of NASCAR's most celebrated drivers, and he could soon have his name go down in motorsports history if he wins the 2010 Brickyard 400. Gordon is after his fifth career Brickyard title this year - a feat that hasn't been accomplished by any driver from any racing circuit ever. Should he ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Jim Olenbush @ Tuesday, 27th July 2010 @ 2:16 AM

Tavo Hellmund, who is a former racecar driver, has been receiving a significant amount of attention in Austin as well as around the world as of late. Why? Until now, Hellmund was a relative unknown, even to those who live in Austin, where the promoter has lived the majority of his life. But, thanks to the role he is playing in bringing F1 racing to Austin, he has now become somewhat of a household name. Clearly, Hellmund was quite serious about bringing F1 racing to Austin, as wealthy car... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Pat Smith @ Monday, 26th July 2010 @ 1:21 PM

The U.S. Open will invade Queens, N.Y. during the last week of August and into the month of September, and there are several storylines already making the tennis tournament one of sports' most-anticipated events of the year. Here's a preview of what is helping to sell tennis tickets to this year. On the men's side, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are always the two top netters to keep an eye on. After Federer's quick exit from Wimbledon earlier this summer, it will be i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Jack Landry @ Monday, 26th July 2010 @ 11:50 AM

When you are trying to find a good way to keep your teenagers entertained you may run into some difficulties. More than likely anything that you suggest will not sound appealing and they will want to just be with their friends instead. Teenagers put a lot of importance on the friends that they have in their life. When you are trying to make sure that your teenagers stay out of trouble and are able to enjoy their time as a teenager you may have to get creative. First, you want to ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Tommy Greene @ Thursday, 22nd July 2010 @ 9:26 PM

Sports are a very large part of the American life. They greatly enhance lives in a variety of ways. When the benefits of a sport are talked about, usually the physical benefits are only mentioned. However, there is so much more that sports have to offer than simply physical benefits. These benefits especially help children as they are learning how to use their bodies. Children have a lot of energy to spend and getting them to spend in the right activities can be a challenge somet... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Alan D Davis @ Thursday, 22nd July 2010 @ 1:55 PM

More and more cities and urban areas are creating lanes specifically for bicyclists. Ultimately that is a great thing for both cyclists and motorists as it seems that recently incidents between motorists and cyclists are increasing. Providing a lane for bicyclists should reduce these incidents and make lifer saner (and safer) for everyone. However, there are some specific rules for safely riding in bike lanes and you as a cyclists/commuter need to aware of these. In the general rules c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Pat Smith @ Wednesday, 21st July 2010 @ 9:33 PM

Danica Patrick is caught in limbo between the very different worlds of IndyCar and NASCAR, and the road to the rest of the season won't be an easy one for racing's golden girl. All eyes are on the GoDaddy girl as she strives to compete with NASCAR's elite in the Nationwide Series this summer, and so far she's taken a lot of heat for a very subpar year in the IRL while running both racing series. Patrick's foray into NASCAR hasn't been as fruitful as her followers wo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Hector Cantu @ Tuesday, 20th July 2010 @ 4:22 PM

It was a bout that stunned the world. In 1973, Muhammad Ali was near the height of his career, having suffered only one loss two years earlier at the hands of Joe Frazier. But by March 1973, "the Greatest" was again the North American Boxing Federation heavyweight champion. Ken Norton's professional ring career began in 1967 at the age of 23. His bout with Ali was not expected to be memorable. The fight, as Pulitzer Prize-winning sportswriter Jim Murray wrote at the ti... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Beth Dawson @ Tuesday, 20th July 2010 @ 9:26 AM

Board shorts (often shortened to boardies) are shorts that were originally designed for beach life. The fabric used is designed to dry quickly from the sea, be robust in the sand, and are light and easy to wear in the heat of the sun. They are available in all sorts of different sizes and patterns. They tend to be longer than normal shorts or Speedos and come down to the knee in length, or just above or below. You can get board shorts that are a lot shorter to your thigh but usually only availab... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By James Hill @ Monday, 19th July 2010 @ 10:38 PM

Last Father's Day, I bought a pair vibram five fingers shoes as my father's present. My father looked at the shoes, and then kept silent. At that I knew he didn't like this gift. Because he hadn't wore this kind shoes. Also the shoes look strange. But I think they are benefit to my father's health. Next I'll introduce the reasons. Vibram Five Fingers is different than any other footwear on the planet. Not only do they bring you closer to your environm... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By James Rathbone @ Monday, 19th July 2010 @ 6:46 PM

In case you'll be riding principally on the streets, you'll often need to select a Popsicle-shaped deck. These kinds of decks do not have any front side or backside. When you'll be venturing in pools or on ramps, a pool deck or old-style design deck could be more to your preference. These sorts of decks include an obvious tail and nose. The span, proportions, including the wheelbase are all dependent on private liking. After you know what measurement you want, you ar... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By seomul Evans @ Saturday, 17th July 2010 @ 2:40 PM

American shuffleboard, also known as table shuffleboard, is an interesting game and has been a popular sport from a long time in competitions and bar settings throughout the country. With a wide variety of the shuffleboard tables in the market, the game lovers can conveniently purchase the suitable shuffleboard table. For proper care, Shuffleboard maintenance guide should be thoroughly read before purchasing the table. Proper maintenance of the shuffleboard table can maintain the quality of the ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By seomul Evans @ Saturday, 17th July 2010 @ 2:37 PM

Table shuffleboard, also known as American shuffleboard has been a popular game for quite a long time in bar settings and various competitions around the country. The shuffleboard lovers can now easily own their own boards with a wide range and variety of shuffleboards available for purchase. Shuffleboard is an interesting addition to the game room in home. One should carefully consult the shuffleboard equipment maintenance guide before purchasing the shuffleboard for proper care of the board ga... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By seomul Evans @ Saturday, 17th July 2010 @ 2:37 PM

Bubble hockey, which is also known as dome hockey, is a fast and interesting game and is completely different from foosball. In this game both hockey teams, as well the goalie, are controlled by dome hockey players. There are some set paths that are slide up and down by the players in the same way as it is done in real hockey. Hockey Knowledge You Need One should have knowledge of the game of ice hockey in order to play bubble hockey effectively. You don't need to be an expe... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By seomul Evans @ Saturday, 17th July 2010 @ 2:36 PM

Very few people realize that the London inventor who invented foosball did it by playing around with a box of matches. Back in 1923, he was considered a soccer fanatic. He enjoyed the game so much that he felt like there must be some way to play the same game and create the same excitement indoors. One evening, after enjoying an especially intense game of soccer, he started fiddling around with a box of matches. It wasn't long until he figured out how he could make his idea work, and the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Jack Landry @ Saturday, 17th July 2010 @ 2:19 PM

You might have heard the joke about the 600-pound gorilla in the room; when it comes to your billiards table, it's no joke. Small, fairly light tables are available, but a tournament-grade table can weigh a quarter ton or more, so choose carefully where your pool table will sit, then put it there and leave it. Moving a pool table solo is absolutely not recommended. If you don't break the table, you may very well end up hurting yourself. Trying to move the table can also cause m... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Stephen Daniels @ Saturday, 17th July 2010 @ 2:13 PM

When you are searching for a summer tennis camp for your child, there are many factors to consider. Even at the best camps with the most up-to-date methods and facilities, the child's overall experience - and thus their love of the game - can suffer if the coaches don't have the right kind of experience and attitude about working with kids. The right counselor knows that with kids, fun comes first, and if they aren't enjoying themselves, they will quickly lose interest in improvin... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By seomul Evans @ Saturday, 17th July 2010 @ 1:34 PM

If your definition of an ideal vacation is spending hours upon hours at the beach or by the lake and if you have a fondness for being on water, then you simply cannot ignore the entertainment value of jet skis. There is something extraordinary and utterly thrilling about feeling the spray of water splash on your face as you speed your way through the waves while the sun shines overhead. If you want to experience a truly exhilarating and out of the world feeling; then you should definitely try je... more...