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A sport consists of a physical and mentally competitive activity carried out with a recreational purpose for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. A sport has physical activity, side by side competition, self-motivation and a scoring system. The difference of purpose is what characterises sport, combined with the notion of individual (or team) skill or prowess.
History
- Main article: History of sport
The development of sports throughout history teaches us a great deal about social changes, and about the nature of sport itself.
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Mets 5, Padres 3: A Weary Wright Hits a Walk-Off Homer
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:55:27 -0000
David Wright hit a two-run home run off Heath Bell with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Mets a victory over the San Diego Padres at Shea Stadium on Thursday.
From Green Bay to Broadway: Favre Is a Jet
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:33:02 -0000
With the acquisition of Brett Favre from the Packers, the Jets hope to ignite some excitement.
Federer Arrives, Soon to Relinquish His No. 1 Status
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:59:48 -0000
Roger Federer arrived in Beijing Thursday, with his record streak of 237 consecutive weeks at No. 1 nearing its end.
L.A. Times - Sports
TV highlights of the Beijing Olympic Games
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:16:00 -0700
There will be hundreds of hours of Olympics coverage on TV and online, from the opening ceremony to the soccer and basketball finals. Here are 10 top events. Imagine sitting down in a restaurant and being handed a menu that looks more like a phone book -- hundreds of pages, thousands of options. Who would have the appetite to try everything?
Jets' interception of Brett Favre makes them a must-watch team
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:48:00 -0700
And what a relief for the Packers! The only way they'll play against former teammate Favre this season is in a Super Bowl showdown. Brett Favre's new career began just the way his old one ended.
Olympic beach volleyball's dominant team -- Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh -- to take baby steps
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:13:00 -0700
The team ranked No. 1 in the world prepares for a second gold medal, but after that, May-Treanor and Walsh want to get pregnant as well. Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh have done just about everything a beach volleyball team could do -- they won an Olympic gold medal in 2004 and are ranked No. 1 in the world. May-Treanor has 102 career championships, a record among females, while Walsh has 99.
ESPN.com
ESPN.com Power Rankings
PowerRanking Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:35:10 -0700
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.
Jets to introduce Favre in Cleveland on Thursday
ESPN.com news services Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:35:40 -0700
Brett Favre will be introduced as the new quarterback of the New York Jets at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday in Cleveland, where the team is scheduled to play their preseason opener.
Red Sox working on deal to acquire Padres' Giles
Buster Olney Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:55:38 -0700
The Red Sox have claimed Padres right fielder Brian Giles on waivers and are negotiating to acquire the 14-year veteran from San Diego.
AP Top-Sports Headlines At 3:30 p.m. EDT
Favre joins Jets after trade from Packers
By TOM WITHERS Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:55:12 -0000
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Off the couch and out of the cold, Brett Favre is slipping on a new jersey. Favre's summertime soap opera ended Wednesday night when the Green Bay Packers traded their iconic quarterback to the New York Jets, who haven't had a star of No. 4's stature since the days Joe Namath was slinging passes and strolling down Broadway....
Morgan Hamm out of Olympics with ankle injury
By NANCY ARMOUR Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:55:58 -0000
BEIJING (AP) -- Morgan Hamm's eyes were red, his voice shaky....
Karlsson, Jeev Milka Singh share early PGA lead
By RUSTY MILLER Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:58:54 -0000
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- With two-time defending champion Tiger Woods at home recuperating from knee surgery, everyone expected a wide-open PGA Championship at Oakland Hills....
Reuters: Sports News
Packers trade Favre to Jets
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:27:44 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Green Bay have agreed to trade veteran quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets, the Packers confirmed on their website on Wednesday.
Morgan Hamm pulls out of Games
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:25:31 -0400
BEIJING (Reuters) - American Morgan Hamm pulled out of the Olympics on Thursday because of an ankle injury. "Right now I am unable to perform my tumbling skills at the level I need to," the 25-year-old, whose brother Paul Hamm also withdrew from the Games injured, said in a statement.
Michael Phelps goes with the flow
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:37:47 -0400
BEIJING (Reuters) - For a man who performs extraordinary exploits in the pool, and who could take a record haul of golds in Beijing, Michael Phelps is having a remarkably ordinary time.
SI.com
King: In the end, the Jets wanted Favre more
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:31:24 -0400
Not even the Jets thought it was going to happen. In the end, New York just wanted Brett Favre more and did all it could to add the legend, writes Peter King.
The top 10 things to know about the Jets' deal for Favre
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:56:26 -0400
Now that Brett Favre is finally an ex-Packer, here are 10 things to know about him being a Jet:
How will Favre fare with the Jets?
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:45:24 -0400
The Green Bay Packers traded the face of its franchise, Brett Favre, to the New York Jets for a conditional fourth-round pick. Please take a moment to share your thoughts on this deal.
Kansas City Star: Sports
Question of the week
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:45:00 -0500
How many games will the Chiefs win this season?
Most Chiefs starters may get extended playing time against the Bears
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:19:00 -0500
CHICAGO | Four exhibition games are usually plenty for most NFL teams, but this preseason can't possibly be long enough for the Chiefs.
Science of sports: Making it rain for the Olympics
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:47:00 -0500
The Olympic Games in Beijing are less than two weeks away, and the Chinese have been practicing hard.
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Archery Golf Systems - Project for sporting entertainment: combines golf, archery and outdoor walks. Principles, reviews and facilities are aptly demonstrated.
Meta Description: [ Project for sporting entertainment; the perfect solution for entertaining tourist of alla ages. It combines golf, archery and pleasant walks in contact with nature. ]
Asphip - Features photographs and video to explain the concept and rules of this new sport from Japan. [Japanese and English]
Meta Description: [ 大阪で開発された新しいスポーツ 老若男女、障害者、健常者、誰もが気軽に参加楽しめるユニークなニュースポーツ「アスフィップ」の公式HP。新しいスポーツ アスフィップの紹介と新規事業の提案 ]
Crossball - The site describes how to play crossball. Crossball is the combination of lacrosse and baseball. It is played on a baseball diamond.
Meta Description: [ lacrosse and baseball combined to create the game CROSSBALL ]
DooshBall - A ball with elastic connected and a strap that has velcro attached. Wrap the strap around the wrist and bounce and catch. How to make one, news, top 3 tips, guest book, and the champions.
Flair Bartenders Association - The FBA promotes visually dramatic bartending as a sport by hosting competitions and providing rules/assistance to help foster new participants.
Meta Description: [ Flair Bartenders' Association, Inc. is dedicated to the sport of flair bartending. Known for bottle flipping, flair bottles, specialty drinks, performance and extreme bartending. ]
Freeze Tag Basketball - A form of basketball where select players can freeze other players. Contains a listing of rules amd biographical information about the creators.
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IKSA - International Kicksled and Scooter Association - Governing body for kicksled sports offers events calendar, including European events and World Cup, rules and regulations, photo gallery, FAQs, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ International Kicksled and Scooter Association ]
International Slaughterball Federation - Results, pictures and music from the world championships.
Kicksled Primer - Introduction to the sport with history, sled models, photos, and technique. Summer kicking devices also included.
Legball - A non-contact, deflective one-on-one competition against a wall or a net. Includes rules, scoring, history, playing tips,
Milwaukee Capture the Flag - Includes upcoming game times, field descriptions, links to other cities and news updates.
MUSA - Midwestern Unconventional Sports Association - The MUSA official website, offers rules, regulations, league and division standings for Kickball and Dodgeball. Find out if there's a league near you.
Scuffleball - A hybrid and team sport, combing elements of Football (American), rugby, and a little soccer. Offers rules and regulations, playing field diagrams, rules and passing examples, and game variations, such as Scuffle 7's (7-on-7 scuffleball) Flag Scuffleball, and Flag Scuffle 7's.
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Suburbanball - An Australian street game played by two teams each with three or more players. Rules, schedules, teams, players, results, leagues, and history.
Meta Description: [ HoboClicks.com - Get Paid To Site ]
Throw Bowling - A game that involves throwing a ball against a wall. Lessons, coaching, courts, contact, tournaments, and a poll.
Toccer Players Association - The governing body for the sport of toccer worldwide.
Meta Description: [ Toccer ~ the blog - ]
Volotennis - Volotennis is a paddle sport that blends elements from tennis, badminton, and beach volleyball. Description of the sport, rules for play, equipment links.
World Cup Stacking Association - Participants stack and unstack 12 specially designed plastic cups in pre-determined sequences. This organization promotes the standardization and advancement of the sport worldwide. Includes news, rules, event list, records, results, and related links.
Meta Description: [ The World Sport Stacking Association promotes the standardization and advancement of sport stacking worldwide. This association serves as the governing body for sport stacking rules and regulations, provides a uniform framework of sport stacking events and sanctions stacking competitions and reco... ]
Xenon's Xexnonball - Includes rules, field layout, photo of trophy, and details about the World Xenonball Championships to be held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Zhubal - A game played with a regulation ball and a grid. Rules, members, events, statistics, and downloads.
Meta Description: [ Zhubal, The Best (*$%&ing Game Ever Invented ]
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