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29th September 2009
How about playing in the world's greatest poker tournament? How about going for the millionaire prizes? With thousands of participants, the main event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the biggest poker tourney in the world, and the one with the high... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
* How fast does a fastball go?
A fastball is a ball thrown at high velocity by the pitcher. Fastballs go as fast as 90 mph.
The fastball is the pitch that is easiest for the pitcher to control. It is often used when the pitcher needs to throw a stri... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
A baseball fan has many resources that can be used to keep up with the various statistics that are used by the Major League Baseball teams. A fan can also use the internet to access statistics that concern the minor league teams too. Whether the statistic... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Babe Ruth’s Early Life
On February 6th 1895, Babe Ruth was born George Herman Ruth, Jr., in a poor waterfront neighborhood. When Ruth was seven years old, his father gave him up to St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, an orphanage. A priest at St... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
This past weekend was the first opportunity during the 2006 season for fans and teams alike to renew relatively young but sometimes heated rivalries between teams of different leagues. It’s hard to believe, but this is already the 10th season of interle... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
It’s not too often that you read about a team needing a 43-year-old pitcher to have a legitimate shot at the playoffs, but Clemens is not a pitcher who comes along that often. At 42, he put together one of his more stunning seasons in his illustrious 22... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Near the end of the 1919 season, Harry Frazee, then owner of the Boston Red Sox, decided to sell a group of his star players to the New York Yankees. Among them was George Herman Ruth, also known affectionately as "Babe". Ruth's career reflects the change... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Picture the scenario, if you will. You're sitting at the last table of the World Series of Poker, facing off against Doyle Brunson, Annie Duke, and Scotty Nguyen. You know you're facing three of the top players in the game. You know you're playing for bra... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Dontrelle Willis is quite a professional baseball player; he has participated in the World Series, pitched in an All-Star Game and nearly won a Cy Young Award in his brief but brilliant career. But, he has still never played for his country, but that come... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
It’s that time of the year again - baseball fever is spreading like wildfire, and tickets are selling faster than hotdogs. So, your team is playing, and you have to be there. What are your options for buying World Series tickets before there are none le... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
In Part I of Major League Baseball Wagering, we discussed many of the basic principles regarding betting, and we considered simple wagers that you could make. We learned how to read game lines and looked at some examples of typical and popular wagering op... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Different leagues have different standards for baseball bats. Professional, adult leagues (the ones that hope to make it to the World Series) require classic, wooden baseball bats. But Amateur leagues allow for lighter, more powerful metal bats. When it c... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
There’s been quite a shakeup in the NL West over the past month, as a couple of teams have caught fire and others have really suffered. The Rockies were in first place just a month ago, and now they’re looking up at the rest of the division. Although ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Bird watching typically conjures up images of people pursuing a relaxing day of staring into the sky with binoculars. Ah, but then there is the competitive side of birding.
Flying Emus…err, Elbows
For many people, something is only worth undertak... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Many people are jumping on the poker bandwagon after watching World Series Of Poker a few times without first mastering the basics. Poker requires a basic foundation just like building a house. Before placing hard-earned money on the table one should have... Read >
Author: radhika21st September 2009
Do you think that your man is not happy? Are you worried for your relationship? Then, do not be so, as we would provide you here with top 5 secrets to keep your man happy.
These top ways would always help you to be close to your partner and would keep... Read >
Author: Chris J Roberts17th September 2009
Playing poker is more than just jumping in a chair and grouping a few cards together and betting money. Learning the foundation of the game is essential. The following offered by 2 Poker Game are very key poker terms to describe all actions that occur dur... Read >
Author: ashish17th September 2009
The official major league baseball team of Los Angeles is the Dodgers. They belong to the Western Division of the league. The team was established as early as 1883 with New York as its first hometown. Technically speaking, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers t... Read >
Author: Rich Stephenson05th September 2009
"Frank had $9 went Fishing with NO BAIT and still Caught $9,735"
From the desk of Eric Watkins
August 27, 2009
"Frank went Fishing with $9 and NO BAIT and still caught $9,735"
Dear readers,
I received ... Read >
03rd September 2009
For nearly all of the last ten years, Roy Oswalt has been the one regular on the Houston pitching staff. You could pencil him in for 15-20 wins each season and know he'd put in his finest effort every time he played in a game. But it might be time to tra... Read >
Author: Kara Jamison13th August 2009
Who designs those Major League Baseball World Series Logos?
Recently after researching about previous World Series logos, I discovered that many of them were very similar, some even the same for many years in a row. Then the question occurred to me...w... Read >
Author: Nathan Richard Park09th August 2009
The first sport to ever hit a professional status in the United States is baseball. Today, baseball is watched, followed, and played by millions of Americans all across the country. There are currently 30 teams active in Major League Baseball, the officia... Read >
Author: Neo04th August 2009
Cole Hamels, the baseball pitcher, was part of his team's disabled list around a year back, and had to sit out a majority of the games during that period due to injuries. This is the same pitcher that is now being celebrated as the Most Valuable Player fo... Read >
Author: Dr Ross Carter03rd August 2009
The World Series of Poker for 2009 has 56 out of 57 events completed with the final table for the Main Event still to finish up. ESPN has published their schedule and has plans to only show 2 of these events along with two other special events that were h... Read >
Author: Gen Wright01st August 2009
June 15th this year would be the time when the Boy Scouts of America's Cascade Pacific Council would be respecting the Ford Motor Company. The company would be given by the discussed council as the Motorsports Company of the Year. Such an event would take... Read >
Author: Tom Moss28th June 2009
Revolving around the storyline of two young brothers, ‘Prison Break’, the very popular American drama, has managed to get a huge fan base around the world. Series has got off air but its craze is around the corner. Hundreds of people turn to internet ... Read >
Author: Muskan0127th June 2009
Poker is now said to be the fastest growing phenomenom in history, throughout the world. The worldwide poker boom began in the United States following the prestigious World Series of Poker in 2003 in Las Vegas, but as its popularity as America's playgroun... Read >
Author: critter.jannah16th June 2009
When tiny girls spend their mathematics classes daydreaming of weddings (instead of winning the World Series -- not to point out you can't do both), what do they dream of first? The perfect wedding dress, naturally : a gown in white satin with a bustle an... Read >
Author: Houston Mcbride16th June 2009
When little girls spend their mathematics classes daydreaming of weddings (instead of winning the World Series -- not to point out you will not do both ), what do they dream of first? The perfect wedding dress, naturally : a robe in ideal embellishments, ... Read >
Author: Houston Mcbride06th June 2009
World Series of Poker
History of the World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is "the oldest, largest, most prestigious, and most media-hyped poker tournament in the world". It is held annually in Las Vegas, NV. The first WSOP occurred in ... Read >
Author: Andy Hindmarsh04th June 2009
Jennifer Harmon is better known as a cash game player but also plays quite a few tournaments. She has won World Series Bracelets in 2000 and 2002. She has won $2,200,000 in tournaments.
Jennifer Harmon comes from Nevada and first learned the rules of p... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th May 2009
Some think that no limit Texas Hold Em is the purest form of the game. It really is a roller coaster of a ride when you are playing this, you need to prepare yourself for some huge highs and lows. The swings that you get in some games are very large, very... Read >
Author: Nichedoc15th May 2009
Boston Red Sox fans no doubt still have some kind of euphoric hangover from their recent World Series win, even though it was almost two year ago. The Boston Red Sox Team won the 2007 World Series, the 103rd World Series played in Major League Baseball. A... Read >
Author: Karunakar05th May 2009
Come Match day, thousands of Diehard Giants fans will flock to stadiums and bars to watch their beloved San Francisco Giants in action. In relation, their sporting attire is extremely important to a hardcore fan thus ranges of accessories and San Francisc... Read >
Author: Karunakar29th April 2009
Millions of true Yankees fans show their support for the team, week in week out, and many are often seen in official Yankees attire, complete with the Yankees logo. What better way to display your support with any of the host of awesome Yankees merchandis... Read >
Author: Karunakar08th April 2009
By Brian Johnston
aramisfanscards.com
The 2008 season was by far the most exciting in my 15 years as a Chicago Cubs fan. The team won 97 games, ran away with their division, and had many memorable moments along the way. I had never experienced anyth... Read >
Author: aramisfan27th March 2009
World Series
The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball and the culmination of the sport's postseason each October. Since the Series takes place in mid-autumn, sportswriters many years ago dubbed the event the... Read >
Author: Namarata Infosas, Jaipur18th February 2009
It isn’t where the Boston Red Sox got their start back in 1901. It’s not even the same place it used to be back in 1926 before the first fire that destroyed part of the left-field foul line bleachers which were not replaced. What a sight it must have ... Read >
Author: Rob Melk17th February 2009
Do you know that you can now buy sports ticket online – right from the comfort and convenience of your home? No matter which is your favorite sport and which team you support, you no more need to miss all that live action just because you don’t have e... Read >
Author: reed tieri07th January 2009
A lot of different events and activities give out trophies. A championship trophy is perhaps the most important one of all. Winning different sports trophies and other awards gives the winners a sense of accomplishment and pride in themselves. All awards ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON13th December 2008
Starting a diet is exciting - you are finally doing something about this problem that has been bothering you for so long. The first week requires quite a change in diet but the work is worthwhile because you drop 5 pounds! Your motivation is high and you ... Read >
Author: Dr. Becky Gillaspy01st December 2008
It’s often hard to tell when a man is not happy; keeping in mind that happy and content is two entirely different things. A man can be content and not happy! Here are five ways you as a woman can do to keep your man happy.
First pay attention to him ... Read >
Author: Chris J Roberts24th November 2008
The Phillies Baseball Club took home the prize of 2008 World Series Baseball Champions and the pitching of Joe Blanton and Jamie Moyer was for me the difference maker of the World Series. Going into the series I thought that the Tampa Bay Rays pitching wo... Read >
Author: otsportswear0829th October 2008
The Philadelphia Phillies have finally made it to the World Series! The Philadelphia Phaithful knew that they could do it all along! This World Series is a direct result of the Philly fans patience and perseverance! So to reward you Philly fans out there;... Read >
Author: Ken White27th October 2008
Adult outdoor games, such as fast pitch soft ball, have come a long way from the days when games were merely an unskilled sport and the focus was solely on the fun and frolic aspect; there was little or no careers to be made, no international accreditatio... Read >
Author: shrutigupta21st October 2008
As summer fades away and we begin looking towards the fall, there are a lot of changes that take place over the next several months. Especially this year, it seems as though the next several months have a lot in store for all of us.
In October we ca... Read >
Author: Chris Carter24th September 2008
In life, we never talk about ‘if.’ You all know how I feel about people that live their lives according to ‘if’: IF I can do this, IF I can do that…
A few weeks ago we did a blog asking if you could go back and actually meet one of your child... Read >
Author: davidwygant25th August 2008
Get your Boston Red Sox tickets now, baseball fans, and you will have your chance to see some solid divisional action this weekend. The Red Sox are riding high right now, fresh off a drubbing of the Orioles in their last series meeting. However, this ti... Read >
Author: StubHub21st August 2008
World Series: Game 7, Bottom of the 9th. Bases are loaded with two outs and a full count, you are down by one run with Mariano Rivera on the mound. Who do you want at the plate?
My answer is not Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, or David Ortiz. It is Albert... Read >
Author: sportsfan100018th August 2008
Better relationship? The Chicago Cubs? You may be asking what the two have in common. Back in 2003, it was extremely disappointing watching the 7th game between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins. The game started out great and somewhere along the w... Read >
Author: Mentor11th April 2008
The Chicago Cubs also known as “The Cubs” enjoy great fan-following and thus there is a great demand for Cubs tickets during the season. The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The cubs are members and champions o... Read >
Author: reed tieri11th February 2008
Imagine if the Superbowl, World Series and the Summer Olympics all happened during the same weekend!
Well, that is what we are seeing with the number of foreclosures in this country-except that this "sports extravaganza" is lasting all year long. The t... Read >
Author: Robert Lam21st January 2008
Baseball tickets aren't just a hot commodity across the country, they are in high demand right across the world. The game has made its mark as far away as Japan and getting passes to see a ball game have become a part of American culture.
A Historical... Read >
Author: reed tieri13th September 2007
Betting Basics for BaseballWhile football and basketball are the most popular sports to bet on, baseball could be the easiest for beginners once you understand how to read the money line. Money line gambling is the primary wagering option for baseball bet... Read >
Author: Pregame.com17th August 2007
Oakland Athletics tickets are not always easy to come by. That's because baseball fans know that an Oakland Athletics game is going to mean good baseball. Not only is the team known for its impressive number of World Series wins, but also for its history ... Read >
Author: reed tieri08th August 2007
For those who want to catch some championship baseball, Detroit Tigers tickets are about the best you can get. While most teams are described as being consistent players, the Tigers are a team who are consistent winners, notching up American League pennan... Read >
Author: reed tieri07th August 2007
If you get your hands on some Chicago White Sox tickets, you can be sure of watching some really great baseball. Like most high-level major league teams, the White Sox have had their share of scandals, slumps and World Series wins. Today they are one of t... Read >
Author: reed tieri21st July 2007
If you are looking forward to betting on the baseball World Series 2007 then you probably know that you need to find a place where you can get the best betting odds and the latest betting odds and expert help. You can get everything you need to help you b... Read >
Author: Antonio LeMaire21st July 2007
One of the most exciting sports events every year is the baseball World Series and it is even more exciting if you like to bet on the series. However, it can be a challenge to bet successfully because the two teams are usually fairly evenly matched and so... Read >
Author: Antonio LeMaire01st July 2007
Tips For Buying Sports Tickets
Purchasing sports tickets can either be a very easy situation or become an unbarring ordeal. Much depends on how well the team is playing, the match up for the game and what part of the season it is. Of course getting t... Read >
Author: reed tieri08th June 2007
The New York Mets are a Major League Baseball team located in Flushing in the New York City borough of Queens. The team is also called "the Metropolitans'. The Mets are considered, by some, the greatest team in the history of baseball. The most common nic... Read >
Author: reed tieri30th May 2007
No destination yet for your vacation? Why not set out on an exciting summer vacation in Cleveland. And while you’re at it make sure that you schedule your visit on June 22 to 24 since these are the inclusive dates for the return of the high-speed thri... Read >
Author: Kraig29th May 2007
The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball team. They have been based in Atlanta, Georgia since the year 1966. The team plays in the competitive Eastern Division of the National League. For the last fifteen years, the Atlanta Braves have been one of t... Read >
Author: reed tieri28th February 2007
When you buy the Yankees playoff tickets, you are buying tickets to see one of the most popular, as well as the most hated team in baseball. Yankees playoff tickets are never easy to procure. For one, the fans of the Yankees are eager to watch their favor... Read >
Author: reed tieri08th January 2007
A simple definition of success could be something about achieving one's goal or goals.
We often read or hear, "he achieved success" in such and such a year or upon completion of a project. Success seems to be viewed by many people as an end in itself.... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin06th January 2007
The Secret Of Hitting People's Buying Trigger!By Grady SmithIt's a fact: You'll never make any real money online unless youknow how to pull someone's buying trigger.Sure, you may be a whiz at bringing people to your site. Maybeyou're looking at 800 a day.... Read >
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03rd December 2006
Did you realize that Barbie dolls are not just the favourite toy of little girls? Mattel estimates that there are over 100,000 adult collectors of Barbie dolls. Ninety percent of these collectors are women who are, on average around the age 40, and purcha... Read >
Author: Barbara White19th November 2006
I listen to talk radio, particularly sports talk. One of the hottest topics, if not the hottest is whether the San Francisco Giants should bring back Barry Bonds. For the two people on the planet that don’t know, he will be a free agent once the World S... Read >
Author: Chuck Mache09th November 2006
One evening last week, as my husband and I sat watching the New York Mets in the playoffs (actually, he was watching and I was just sitting, thinking about what I was going to eat next),I noticed that the pro athletes on TV were amazingly fit. That t... Read >
Author: penny LoveHoff19th August 2006
Some teams get to the World Series and you know that they are going to win it all. Like the 1927, and 1961 Yankees. The Red Sox of 2004 and the Reds from the Big Red Machine days are a few other teams where I felt that their destiny was secure before the ... Read >
Author: Aron Wallad01st July 2006
SET YOU OWN AGENDAHave you ever heard of Hank Greenberg? The year was 1934. For thefirst time in 25 years, the Detroit Tigers were a strong team who hadan excellent chance to play in baseball's prestigious World Series.Hank was a key player on a team that... Read >
Steve Goodier
18th June 2006
When I was a child, baseball was America's favorite pastime. As kids, we would get together in an open field or someone's backyard, pick sides (I was always the last one to be chosen) and play ball. We didn't have real bases. We would use a piece of sc... Read >
Author: John Cooper03rd May 2006
With the increase in online poker over the last 5 years, more and more individuals are "logging on" to make a few extra bucks. In fact, some individuals are even quitting their 9-5 jobs and earning a very impressive living through online poker. For ... Read >
Author: Chris Hunt30th April 2006
It's that time of the year again - baseball fever is spreading like wildfire, and tickets are selling faster than hotdogs. So, your team is playing, and you have to be there. What are your options for buying World Series tickets before there are none left... Read >
Author: George Stovall01st April 2006
The World Baseball Classic proved all of us that were at the expectation that it can be a true spectacle. Japan defeated Cuba with a 10-6, in the last match of 29 games on Monday in San Diego. But more important than who won and who lost was the launching... Read >
Author: Cathy Jones01st April 2006
Sales people who have a poor start at the beginning of a year, often find themselves struggling for the rest of the year to catch up. The good news is, whatever you're experiencing, we've all been there at least once. The bad news is, most of us don't kno... Read >
Author: Colleen Francis08th March 2006
Dontrelle Willis is quite a professional baseball player; he has participated in the World Series, pitched in an All-Star Game and nearly won a Cy Young Award in his brief but brilliant career. But, he has still never played for his country, but that come... Read >
Author: Cathy Jones09th January 2006
No Limit Hold 'Em is the specific type of poker played at World Series of Poker, which is now televised annually. If you ever watched the world series of poker, each time a players hand is shown the producers of the program show the audience the odds each... Read >
Author: enRico Nestler31st December 2005
Baseball started in England!
baseball started in England
Well not exactly. No one really knows where baseball started, but settlers in America brought with them the English games of cricket, rounders and the similar townball, which gradu... Read >
Author: David Skul16th December 2005
Who Is Our Daddy? - George Steinbrenner, that's who.
Thank goodness the Yankees have him.
Big Daddy, George Steinbrenner, is a Yankee fan's delight. As a Yankee fan I love that so many other fans hate what George has done and continues to do. He get... Read >
Author: Aron Wallad29th November 2005
I started playing poker on the internet about six months ago and I must say I absolutely love it.
I had had no real interest in poker until I watched it at a friends house on satellite TV. The tournament was the World Series of Poker and my friend who ... Read >
Author: Steve Hill16th November 2005
I was sitting at a benefit dinner as the speaker was interrupted, the final scores were announced, and everyone cheered. That night the Red Sox made history! In the American League Championship Series they became the first team in Major League baseball ... Read >
Author: Debbie Friedman11th November 2005
Bird watching typically conjures up images of people pursuing a relaxing day of staring into the sky with binoculars. Ah, but then there is the competitive side of birding.
Flying Emuserr, Elbows
For many people, something is only worth undertakin... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo21st October 2005
How to Buy World Series Tickets
Have you ever known someone who wanted so desperately to go to the Major League Baseball World Series that they were like a rabid dog? Well, I haveand it is not a pretty sight. I have been married for a few years to... Read >
Author: Amanda Gooch14th September 2005
By Proloy Bhattacharyya
NFLSystems.com
proloy@nflsystems.com
September 10, 2005
I lived in Cleveland for two summers not too long ago. My second year there was when they had their fire sale. Jim Thome was one of the last to go. Their argument to him... Read >
Author: Proloy Bhattacharyya
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