99 Years of Greatness

99 Years of Greatness

Published on October 15, 2009 by S. E. Eggleston

A look at Coach John Wooden’s life as he celebrates his 99th birthday.

The Oakland Raiders are Constipated by Number Two

The Oakland Raiders are Constipated by Number Two

Published on October 12, 2009 by Macprose

Perhaps there was a time when the Raiders were the most feared team in the NFL. They had a swagger and mystique about them that attracted viewers and once made them one of the most successful franchises in all of professional sports. But alas, those days have disappeared faster than a cheeseburger on Jamarcus Russell’s plate.

The Athletic Shoe

The Athletic Shoe

Published on October 5, 2009 by Joshua May

A history of the athletic shoe, or sneaker.

Ice Hokey

Ice Hokey

Published on September 25, 2009 by terencehill19

The game, its history and rules.

History of Whaling

History of Whaling

Published on September 8, 2009 by pjetimages

The history of whaling goes back thousands of years in the native tribes living on the ocean shores of northern Russia, Europe and North America. During this time, the native tribes butchered and used the entire whale. But, when the whaling industry emerged to use the whale as a means to make money, the populations of whales plummeted to levels where many species were endangered. The International Whaling Commission is now in charge of the global whale population, trusted with balancing the needs of industry with the survival of species.

History of Baseball

History of Baseball

Published on August 4, 2009 by Scott Evans

A four page paper I wrote for English on the history of baseball.

Capoeira

Capoeira

Published on July 2, 2009 by the burger

A short description of the martial art developed by slaves to rebel against their masters in South America.

World’s Most Interesting, Dangerous, and Historical Raceways

World’s Most Interesting, Dangerous, and Historical Raceways

Published on June 20, 2009 by Lauren Axelrod

As children, we have the world at our fingertips, wanting to savor every moment as it happens. However, as adults we want instant gratification, the ability to make good choices, and we want to drive really fast and recklessly on a road with no speed limits.

The European Cup

The European Cup

Published on June 12, 2009 by Allan Johnson

A history.

The Amazing History of Bowling

The Amazing History of Bowling

Published on May 25, 2009 by Mr Ghaz

25 May 2009..The Dutch brought their version of bowling with them when they immigrated to the New World during the 1600’s. The Dutch residents of what is now New York City bowled in a section of Manhattan still called Bowling Green..