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Wow -- do you think all the allure and buzz surrounding Maria Sharapova is much deserved? She reportedly combines supermodel features with championship play, something that other blonde bombshell tennis stars could not accomplish.   First, let's take a look at how she has become such a great player. Coached early on by her father Yuri, she was groomed to produce tremendous power, depth, an...

A legendary football coach that most people remember was Paul William "Bear" Bryant. Bear coached for 25 years in Alabama at the University of Alabama. During his career, Bear was able to obtain six national championships and 13 conference championships. Most people can remember Bear because he was always wearing his houndstooth hat. Bear's first coaching job was in Jackson, Tennessee at Union Uni...

After an emphatic 32-13 chomping of the Gators, Alabama's Crimson Tide again stands atop the Southeastern Conference. More important, Alabama is just one win away from an even bigger title - its first national championship since 1992.Mark Ingram, making a strong bid to claim the school's first Heisman Trophy, rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday. Greg McElroy was 12-of-18 for 239 ...

You need to check out some interesting stuff I found on a new website (www.youblog2.com). The 2016 Olympics in Rio is the topic of one post (http://www.youblog2.com/2009/10/13/2016-olympics-in-rio.html). You will remember that Rio de Janeiro was chosen by the International Olympic Committee as the place for the 2016 Olympics. The Olympics has never been held in South America so it was not ...

This blog (http://www.chatnsports.com/2009/07/21/current-nfl-news.html) on current news of the NFL. The news was about the collapse of the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility. Hope nothing like that has been happening again.Brett Favre's retirement lasted only three weeks this time. He reportedly signed a two-year contract on August 19, 2009. Have you heard much news about the Atlanta Falcons? You'l...

How do you prepare for a 10K race? There's a recent blog (http://www.sportsandrunning.com/blog/2009/10/24/10k-training-novice-part-11-.html) that gives excellent training procedures. The writer tells you how to begin working out. This isn't always easy, of course, but you can do it if you have a reasonable plan. Read what is suggested in this blog. It was gratifying to read that a day of rest is t...

Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was one of America's most beloved NASCAR drivers. A Dale Earnhardt biography should begin with mentioning that he was the son of Ralph Earnhardt, a famous NASCAR driver in his own right. Ralph Earnhardt's success in NASCAR, including being the 1956 NASCAR Sportsman champion, was responsible for setting a high standard for his son, fueling Dale's determination to win throughout ...

Did you know that Tiger Woods started playing golf at the age of two? A recent blog (http://www.golfkingblog.com/2009/09/23/tiger-woods-before-turning-pro.html) talks about his accomplishments even as a young boy.This article goes on to say that at age 15, he won the Junior Amateur Championship. Tiger held the record for 17 years of being the youngest ever to win this championship. He continued ma...

Are you interested in great educators, teachers or inventors? What about those who have shaped education for our country? There's a new website (www.educategreatness.com) that you need to check out.I'm sure you will agree that many of the young people in high school have a passion for football. And, I'm sure you will agree that a great football coach is vital to the sports program of every high sc...

My husband was just reminiscing on Sunday about living in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He talked about the famous Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field. Now, just two days later, I read this blog on Lambeau Field. You need to check out this website even if you're not a "diehard" NFL fan.It sure is good to know that Lambeau Field has been called the crown jewel of the NFL, and it has been rated number one o...