Quiz Yourself: Baseball Words
How well do you know baseball? It’s time to brush up on your baseball terminology. These start out easy, but can you get all of them correct?
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What Is Pickleball? All About the Kitchen and Other Pickleball Terms
If you haven’t heard, the sport of pickleball is kind of a big dill (see what we did there?) and many athletes relish the chance to play this fun game. If you’re unfamiliar with the game or have never even heard of it before, you’re likely to be confused by some of the unique lingo used by players. Needless to say, this is quite the …
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100+ Basketball Terms: Modern Slang, Moves, and Rules
Maybe you’re a diehard hoophead. Or maybe you fill out your March Madness bracket based on mascots. You might know the difference between a double bonus, a double-double, and a double dribble. Or between a one-and-one, one-on-one, and and one. But do you know… What’s the difference between a flagrant 1 and a flagrant 2? Where does the point in point guard come from? What …
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Where Did The Phrase “March Madness” Come From?
If it’s spring, it must be time for our fancy to turn to thoughts of basketball and, of course, March Madness—an interesting term, if we’ve ever heard one. Would you be surprised to find out the term March Madness didn’t originate with basketball? The phrase seems to date back to the 1800s and is thought to be connected to the much older expression mad as a March hare. But …
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28 Football Terms to Make You Sound Like a Pro
Hut, hut, hike! If you know at least a little about American football, you probably know what the words run, pass, and touchdown mean. But if you’re getting sacked by terms like blitz, pick six, muff, and squib kick, call an audible and huddle up with our glossary of football words that’ll kick your pigskin knowledge right through the uprights. line of scrimmage The line of scrimmage is the imaginary …
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Blitz Your Way Through This Football Terms Quiz
Are you ready for some football?! Whether you’re a pigskin pro or a red zone rookie, you probably know that football is a popular sport—to put things lightly. The game also has a lot of unique lingo to go along with it. This football terms quiz will give the gridiron gods a chance to prove their mastery before the Big Game. (And if you need …
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From Cozy to Cuffing Season: An Official Guide to Unofficial Seasons
‘Tis the season for… seasons! We all know that the year is divided into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn/fall, and winter. However, we also have a number of unofficial seasons to go along with these main four. For example, we have cozy season, spooky season, and everybody’s favorite, pumpkin spice season. Each of these “seasons” is anticipated or observed in different ways. These “seasons” have …
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Why Do Americans Call Football “Soccer”?
If you’re reading this in the US or Canada, you’re likely familiar with the sport of soccer. But, if you’re reading this pretty much anywhere else, then you probably know the same game rules and call it football. What’s the difference? How did we end up with two names, football and soccer, for the same sport? Let’s start in England in the 1800s. Young men, …
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40+ Hockey Terms: Slang, Positions, And Rules On The Ice
Whether you were born with a stick in hand or only watch ice hockey during the battle for the Stanley Cup, there are plenty of terms to know during a game of hockey. You’ve likely heard of a slapshot, but can you define a gongshow? Do you know … What do you call a particularly tough goal? Who’s the duster in the game? Why is …
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Why Roman Numerals Are The Super Bowl’s Signature
Sure, the Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world (World Cup fans, feel free to weigh in here), and an unofficial national holiday in the United States. On February 11, 2024, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in Super Bowl LVIII (58). While sports fans are waiting to see which team takes it all, the …
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The Cold Hard Facts About 12 Winter Sports Terms
While there’s an undeniable draw to outdoor activities in the summer sunshine, winter brings its own set of beloved sports. And some of the most popular around the world, of course, are featured in the Winter Olympics every four years. In 2022, some of the world’s best winter athletes showcased their skills in skating, skiing, sledding, and snowboarding competitions in Beijing. Whether you’re a regular …
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