George St Pierre Gets UFC Title Shot

Posted on: 02 December, 2007

Matt Serra is out with a injury for the Dec 29 fight against Matt Hughes (the most dominant welter weight in UFC history).Hughes is a machine. He has won 41 fights with the same wrestling style over h... Matt Serra is out with a injury for the Dec 29 fight against Matt Hughes (the most dominant welter weight in UFC history). Hughes is a machine. He has won 41 fights with the same wrestling style over his career which says something for the guy. Most fighters with one style get picked apart early in their career but Matt has proven...

General Texas Holdem tips – Common Mistakes

Posted on: 26 October, 2007

Author: Itay Rokni

Here are some common mistakes players make in Texas Hold’em: 1.      Too much bluffing – there is something sexy about bluffing; sometimes a win by a bluff is more exciting than winning with a great ... Here are some common mistakes players make in Texas Hold’em: 1.      Too much bluffing – there is something sexy about bluffing; sometimes a win by a bluff is more exciting than winning with a great hand. However, some loose players use it too much. If you have a pair of sevens and the board is Ace of spades, King of spades, ten of heart,...

From Deadly Cancer to Unparalled Triumph, the Story of Lance Armstrong

Posted on: 11 October, 2007

Author: Joy Block

With his recent unprecedented seventh victory in the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong is perhaps the greatest cyclist ever. Early Years Born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971, in Plano Texas, to Linda Gayle Mooneyham and Eddie Charles Gunderson. Eddie disappeared when Lance was two, and Linda remarried Terry Keith Armstrong, whose last name Lance took. Lance did not get along well with his stepfather, having not seem him in several years, and has also expressed no desire to meet his biological father. Lance was highly athletic from a very early age, as he began seriously running and swimming...

THE MENTAL GAME OF SKATEBOARDING

Posted on: 24 September, 2007

Author: Erik Flowers

Interview with Per Welinder Former Free Skating World Champion MOTIVATION ATHLETE WHISPERER: Your background—how old were you when you got involved in the sport seriously? What was your goal? W... Interview with Per Welinder Former Free Skating World Champion MOTIVATION ATHLETE WHISPERER: Your background—how old were you when you got involved in the sport seriously? What was your goal? Where did it lead you? PER: I had no real goals at the beginning, just a burning desire to learn how to skate and do new tricks. At first, it lead me from the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden, to the center...

History of the Tour de France: Post World War Tour

Posted on: 29 May, 2007

Author: Joy Block

Europe gained some much needed distraction after World War II with the peaceful duels of the Tour de France, rapidly cementing its place as one of Euope's preeminent sports contests. Henri Desgrange, the Tour de France founder, died in 1940. His successor was Jacque Goddet. The Germans tried to persuade Goddet to hold the race during the war years, but he refused. He considered the first race following the war, in 1947, to be an act of faith given the post-war shortages. Jean Robic of France won and this did much to improve the country’s morale. The government even allowed...

Horse Racing Systems For The Weekend Punter

Posted on: 07 February, 2007

Author: Max Redd

Opportunities to profit from betting on horse racing arise almost every day of the week. But I know many of you with work committments don't have time to bet during the week. If its not the lack-of-time factor, perhaps you don't have access to betting facilities whilst at work. Well, help is at hand because here are 10 mini horse racing systems that are perfect for the Saturday betting fan. 1. Focus on just one race course at any one time. It's so tempting with additional international meetings being screened in this country, but unless you want to blow your...

Air Rifles: Shooting Tips

Posted on: 29 November, 2005

Author: John Schwartz

Rifle shooting is a skill that one gains with practice. There just isn’t another way. In some ways, this is even more true with air rifles than bullet-firing powder guns, primarily because muzzle velo... Rifle shooting is a skill that one gains with practice. There just isn’t another way. In some ways, this is even more true with air rifles than bullet-firing powder guns, primarily because muzzle velocities vary a lot more and the ammunition is lighter. If you’re working on improving your rifle shooting prowess with air rifles, here are some tips that may help.Wind FactorsPerhaps the most basic...

Flexibility Exercise For Golf

Posted on: 24 September, 2005

Author: Mike Pedersen

Flexibility exercise for golf is a critical component to performing a repeatable, powerful, and mechanically sound golf swing.  Senior golfers are the prime target to benefit the most from flexibility exercise for golf.  With a declining level of both flexibility and strength, the muscles of the senior golfers are not as pliable and responsive to the physical demands of the golf swing. The golf swing requires a higher level of flexibility to produce maximum power.  Turning your upper body (shoulders) 90 degrees, while maintaining less than half that with your hip turn takes a tremendous amount of dynamic strength and...

5 Simple Steps to a “Perfectly Fitted Putter”

Posted on: 10 May, 2005

Author: John Bolt

Ever wonder why putting is so difficult for you? Want to know how to fix it? I’ll bet you’re using improperly fitted equipment without realizing it? If so, consider yourself lucky. We’ve come to save your putting game. These 5 key points will get you that perfectly fitted putter so you can shave off all those unwanted strokes on the greens. Let’s learn how. The First Key: A quality fitting can’t be done without you knowing your proper measurements. To calculate your best putter length you must base it on your height. You will do what’s known as a wrist-to-floor...

Kitesurfing water dangers

Posted on: 02 April, 2005

Author: Jakob Jelling

Kitesurfing is extremely dangerous spot and a lot of attention and training should be directed towards avoiding various dangers of the sport, including kitesurfing water dangers. There are a number of kitesurfing water dangers, several of which will be discussed here. The first thing that needs to be mentioned is the fact that in many cases kitesurfing water dangers are directly related to bad weather conditions, so the first step of avoiding these dangers is to avoid kitesurfing when the weather is not good. One of the kitesurfing water dangers is the danger of high waves during the stormy weather....