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Baseball – Americas Number One Sports Pastime?
By Ron Damon
What is America’s number one sports past time? Can I still say baseball? You could make that statement 30 years ago and beyond that point but things have changed. Baseball of course has the richest history of all sports. When baseball fans get into talking baseball history they are really talking “history”. I mean when names are thrown out like Ty Cobb, Christy Mathews, Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth you are talking some major history. You can go back to the turn of the century right into the year 1900. Things have changed a bit. Has basketball turned into Americas #1 pastime? Can Football be Americas #1 pastime? With the emergence and popularity of basketball and football, there can now be an argument on which sport is Americas #1 pastime. Basketball really took a turn in the 1980’s as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird took the NBA to another level. Of course basketball was already popular and had past stars such as Jerry West or Dr. J but the real breakthrough came in the 1980’s and from there it really took off with Michael Jordan into the 90’s. Basketball has even become very global now as many NBA stars come out of other countries. There was a time when the original “Dream Team” of NBA stars competed in the Olympics and faced no competition. Today, they better be ready because there is so much talent in these other countries that it is stiff competition. Like basketball, football has always been a favorite of many sports fans but its popularity has grown widely. It’s amazing the ratings that Super Bowl Sunday brings. They have even talked about making Super Bowl Sunday a national holiday. Though baseball is still a popular sport, many have traded in their classic baseballs for a big orange ball and an oddly shaped brown ball. In the year 2050 basketball and football will have history like baseballs rich history and maybe soccer will be making an attempt to be Americas sport. Don’t laugh! O.K., go ahead and laugh. They have been trying for years; it’s not going to happen. Soccer of course is the worlds #1 sport, but will it ever catch on in America? I don’t ever see it happening. So what is America’s #1 sports pastime? You have to make the call on that one but to me baseball will always be Americas #1 pastime. Rich in history and many memories for folks of all ages. If you have any comments on this subject or want more sporting news doesn’t hesitate to check out our website.

Ron Damon is a sports fanatic of all sports. Baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, football, skiing, swimming, hunting, you name it, we have it. Just go to your area of interest at yoursportspageonline.com

Basketball Sports Apparel For Kids
By Low Jeremy
In the years that a baby is born, the parents will already raise the kid to do certain things. This includes toilet training, cleaning up after playing and enjoying certain sports that are shown on television.

There will come a time that the kid will not only want to watch but also learn to play that sport. There are clinics that can teach these skills but the first thing the parents must get is the right sports apparel for the kid.

For basketball, the player will need the proper clothing and the right footwear.

The clothing is easy because this is only getting a top and a pair of shorts. Those without sleeves are much better since this allows better movement when dribbling the ball or taking those shots.

The fabric should also be able to absorb sweat so that it isn’t that heavy when the player is on the move.

The next is shoes. The person will surely notice that there are a lot of brands on the display shelves in the store. The customer can choose from New Balance, Nike and Reebok among others that will do well in the basketball court.

The other accessories that are minor are a good pair of socks. This will help the person absorb the impact of jumping into the air and landing back on the ground.

Some people are not contented with the plain colored shirt that is available in the store. In order to be like the stars, it helps to dress like the stars. Some sporting goods store such as City Sports or Footlocker may have this but if the price is a bit expensive, then its time to look in other places.

There could be an outlet store selling the same or similar item. This could be a long drive but the customer can probably get two or three for the price of one in a regular establishment.

Another place is the Internet. The individual can also check out some online stores that are known to sell these at discounted prices. It is best to get right measurements first since it will be hard to change should this not fit.

Kids can have more fun in learning and playing a sport by wearing the right apparel. This will help prevent injuries and perfect the skills of the individual that could help make this person a star in high school, college or even in the professional league.

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