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Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 1:27 AM

Born Matthew Roy Kenseth, this NASCAR star was raised in Cambridge, Wisconsin and was brought into the world on March 10, 1972. Kenseths family had already been involved before Kenseth himself took the racing world by storm. His father, Roy Kenseth, made a deal with him in which the young Kenseth was to work on and up keep the race car that he wanted and only drive it once he turned 16. That nurtured discipline and an appreciation for cars in Kenseth as he learned early on that there was more to... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 1:03 AM

Born on the 2nd of March in 1970, David Reutimann grew up in Zephyrhills, Florida with the zeal of driving inborn within him. The Ruetimann family name resounds strongly within the old school races and various fans throughout the east coast. Their family name is notorious on the race tracks of Orlando, Florida. Buzzie and Wayne Reutimann, Davids father and uncle were legends amongst the old school racers throughout the east coast. Their presence commands respect on and off the tracks and such a ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Jim Brown @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 5:54 PM

In the Philippines, sports personalities are not just recognized as icons of their respective sports, but they also have become celebrities and influential people of the society. In a country filled with so many icons, there are only a few sports personalities who have caught the public's eyes. These personalities are the ones who have served to be very influential people who leaves marks on their fans and other as well. There are many sports that provided fame for different athletes in the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Patrick Omari @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 5:48 PM

The ollie is the name for a jump on a skateboard. It was invented by a man called Oliver back in the 1970s when skateboarding was big the first time around. It solves the problem that skateboarders had when they wanted to jump but keep their feet on the board. As you know, when you ride a skateboard your feet aren't attached so to make the board jump up takes a lot of skill and practise. The first step to making the board jump is to use your back foot to stamp on the back which makes... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Andy West @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 3:01 AM

Airsoft is a relatively new combat sport in North America. It isn't as well known as paintball, but the sales of airsoft guns are increasing steadily each year. The game is very similar to paintball, using strict rules for taking shots, keeping score and how participants are expected to maneuver throughout various types of competition. Such competitions include skirmishes and various types of military simulations. While just beginning to gain popularity in North America, airsoft gun... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 12:15 AM

Dale Earnhardt Sr. was born on April 29th, 1951 in Kannapolis, North Carolina and sadly died at aged 49 on February 18th, 2001 as a result of massive head trauma from a crash in the final lap of 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt Sr. was also known as The Intimidator but those who knew him, would say differently. He was a philanthropist and never found the need for media coverage of his donations. His father, Ralph Earnhardt, was one of the best known short-track drivers in North Carolina. He wa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Debby Jones @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 10:26 AM

Sometimes the hardest thing for beginning surfers is the initial embarrassment of not being good at the sport. Keep in mind that all good surfers had to start on the bottom rung, just like you. I do not know a single soul who paddled into the water for the first time and did not feel defeated and just plain bad about his or her ability. There is a steep learning curve, and the first month can be painful both physically and mentally, but remind yourself that everyone goes through it. You can not ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 10:20 AM

To quote NEXTEL Cup driver Robert Pressley, a family friend of the Ragan family "Its like theres a blood line down here with the Ragans and racing. Theyre good. And whether youre in Legends, or Busch, or NEXTEL cup, they take everything serious and thats exactly right. If you take it serious, youre going to be successful. David Ragan, son of famed Ken Ragan, was born on December 24, 1985 in Unadilla, Georgia. The 6s father is a former Winston Cup journeyman so it does not faze NASCAR enth... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 9:49 AM

Martin Truex Jr. was born in Mayetta, New Jersey on June 29, 1980. He is a second generation racer in his family. His father, Martin Truex Sr. was a winner in the Busch North Series and was heralded as a successful modified driver. Truex Sr. was already a successful racer in the Northeast by the time Truex Jr. was ready to take up racing. As young as he was, Truex Jr. always knew that the race tracks were made for him. He was already racing go-karts at the tender age of 11. By the time Truex Jr.... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Roger Munns @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 3:02 AM

From the time Rafael Nadal was a young man, it was clear that he had a natural gift in athletics. His superior coordination and dexterity have served him well as he has risen through the ranks to become the top-rated tennis player in the world. Rafael Nadal, known to most as Rafa, was born in Majorca, an island off the coast of Spain, in 1986. His family has always been extremely athletic. When he was a child, Rafa's uncles encouraged him to pursue sports. He participated in football... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 16th October 2008 @ 2:12 AM

When it comes to socks, you get what you pay for. At the lowest end of the range are socks made from loosely woven cotton. These tend to be fairly shapeless, and they provide only minimal protection to the feet. From there, socks progress steadily upward in both quality and cost, finally topping out with the socks intended for specific athletic pursuits. These foot garments feature both cuts and materials specially designed to keep the wearer's feet as comfortable as possible under certain ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Thursday, 16th October 2008 @ 1:44 AM

Mark Martin has one of the most illustrious careers in NASCAR history. Born on January 9th in 1959, this Arkansan native is the proud father of five children two of whom are twins. According to Martin, one of the most important people in his life was his father, Julian Martin. Martin, a legend within the NASCAR family, has at several times stated that he will retire from the racing sport but being the true blue racing enthusiast that he is, he has not as yet retired completely from the tracks. <... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 7:48 PM

Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr., was born October 10th, 1974 in Concord, North Carolina with the Earnhardt fire in his belly. Although his parents were separated when he was still a toddler, he is still very close to both his parents. A fire that burned down his mothers house forced him and his sister, Kelly, to live with Earnhardt Sr. and his new wife, Teresa, while his mother moved to Virginia. Earnhardt Jr. was a bit of a rascal in his younger days so when his father saw fit to send him to military ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Chris DiCicco @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 7:20 PM

Kyle Busch, born in Las Vegas, Nevada on the May 2nd, 1985 is also known as Shrub as he is the younger brother of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch. By age 6, Busch was already speeding around his families home in Las Vegas in a makeshift go-kart. His father, Tom Busch, taught the young Kyle Busch the basics in racing but until he was tall enough, his father would hold down the gas pedal as Busch would maneuver the kart around the neighborhood. Because of his families involvement in racing, it was only n... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 1:05 PM

The wrestlers of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations had it easy when it came to clothing: they didn't wear any. Of course, I would also guess that such a practice resulted in a fair number of painful experiences that modern wrestlers are more likely to avoid. In modern times, practitioners of Greco-Roman wrestling no longer operate in the nude, but rather are outfitted with a number of items specifically designed to protect the wearer and better his chances of winning. As far... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 12:53 PM

At a casual glance, it might appear that men's swimsuits are far less varied than women's. After all, women can chose from one-pieces, bikinis, strapless, asymmetrical and a variety of other styles. Men, on the other hand, are usually confined to garments that cover only the lower portion of the body. (The notable exception to this rule is the new racing swimsuit, but more on that later.) However, even within those somewhat limiting parameters, men's swimsuits manage to exist in a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 12:42 PM

The sport of telemark skiing is an interesting hybrid of cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. Telemark skiers can usually be found on the slopes, heading up the chairlifts and down the hills just like downhill skiers. However, the manner in which they come down the hills, and the equipment they use to do so, is much more similar to cross-country skiing. Unlike downhill ski boots, the boots of a telemark skier are attached to the skis only at the toes, just like those of a cross-country skie... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Amit Kheterpal @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 6:31 AM

As a sports person especially athletes you need every ounce of help that you can get to avoid the resistance to your body. Athletes running a 400 meter race or a cyclist in a race always have resistance when they encounter air as they try to push forward. This resistance if reduced can cause immense benefits to the athletes as he can run faster than his opponent. Another arena where advanced materials have been used is swimming whereby resistance by water once you try to swim faster is a ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Debby Jones @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 11:05 PM

On a longer board, you will have better balance. Therefore, you have greater ability to change positions while riding a wave. Long boarders can really show off on a wave by doing pirouettes, 180-degree turns, or by hanging 10. Hanging 10 is a phrase that means dangling your 10 toes off the front of your board, something that is possible only on a long board. Another phrase you might hear that refers to this maneuver is having your toes on the nose, which literally means that you have 10 toes on... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports | By Debby Jones @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 10:58 PM

Experienced surfers have dozens of great surf breaks to choose from even if they live on the New England coast, but each of us has to decide which break to call our own on any given day. Or, if you are just starting out as a surfer, you will want to choose one break as your wave of choice and continue going there until you have expended all you could from it. All surfers must decide where to paddle out, so here is a list of criteria to help you make the most informed decision. People ... more...