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Ballparks
The facts, photos, history, and trivia behind well-known baseball, basketball, football,
and hockey stadiums.
Baseball: The Game and Beyond
Grab a bag of peanuts and take a virtual stroll around a ballpark. Go behind the
plate or visit the announcer's booth and learn about the jobs of the
announcer and umpire. See why curveballs curve and learn how to
improve your own pitching. Or visit the batting cage to learn about
the physics behind hitting a baseball.
Major League Baseball
The official site
of Major League Baseball. Look up stats, standings, schedules, and
more for your favorite team. Even listen to a live game!
National Baseball Hall of Fame
The world-renowned sports shrine to the history of baseball and the great athletes who
played it. Includes biographies of all 244 Hall of Famers, online
exhibits, activities, and more.
CFL.ca
Check out stats on your favorite team or player, or review the game schedule for play
dates and times. Also includes news, and team standings.
Play Football
See what it's like
to be an NFL player, learn about the positions in football and how to
play them, read some fun facts (fans at the SuperBowl eat 5,000 lbs.
of hot dogs!), play cool Shockwave games, get advice, tips, and more
at this official NFL site made especially for kids.
The
Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
How closely do we recreate the atmosphere of the original Olympic games in our Olympics
today? Were the ancient games better than ours? More about sports and
less about money? More fair and square? Visit this site and decide
for yourself!
The
Science of Hockey
Join the
Exploratorium and San Jose Sharks as they explain the science behind
the equipment used in the game, how to slap a puck 100 miles per
hour, how players stay in shape, and more.
Skateboard Science
See how skateboards are made and learn about the science behind how tricks
like the ollie are done. Includes videos plus a skateboarding glossary.
Sport! Science
Learn the science behind sports like baseball, hockey, and cycling. Find out why balls
bounce, the challenges mountain climbers face, and more.
SportsID.com
Want to improve your skills in a favorite sport or learn how to play a new one? This
"Encyclopedia of Sports Instruction" features instructional
videos, tips, articles, and more to help you learn to play your best.
Sports Illustrated for Kids
This kids' edition of Sports Illustrated features sports trivia, online games (requires
Shockwave), and articles from the magazine.
SuperBowl.com
For football fans, the SuperBowl is always an exciting event. At this official site,
you'll find lots of articles and videos that explore the history of
the game and the teams who have met to play it.
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