Next to the Olympics and the IAAF World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all you have to do is go 6-0 (or 7-0 if you live in fantasy land) on 3 consecutive weekends to win the National Championships. So Go Hard or Go Home. … [Read more...] about iDashboards 2011 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
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LeftLane Sports Pioneers Online “Private Sales” for Sporting Goods
Sports enthusiasts have a new and different way to shop online for sports gear, saving up to 70% OFF retail San Luis Obispo, CA -- LeftLane Sports has transformed a lifetime of athletic participation, competitive game experience, and sporting goods industry knowledge into an online retail start-up … [Read more...] about LeftLane Sports Pioneers Online “Private Sales” for Sporting Goods
Nike and Native Americans: The N7 Collection
NOTE: In Canada, we use the term First Nations instead of Native Americans. BEAVERTON, Ore. -- This weekend Nike (NYSE:NKE) will debut the Nike N7 Collection, a select range of performance footwear designed with the environment and the future of Native American communities in mind. The N7 … [Read more...] about Nike and Native Americans: The N7 Collection
Happy 99th Birthday John Wooden!
After eight books, A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring is the one closest to John Wooden’s heart: a moving and inspirational guide to the power of mentorship. On October 14, 2009, John Wooden turns 99 years old. As active and vocal as ever, Wooden heads into his tenth decade eager to … [Read more...] about Happy 99th Birthday John Wooden!
Otis Davis, 1960 400 meter and 4x400m Olympic Champion
In my last article about the Harry Jerome, Bill Bowerman and the University of Oregon connection, I didn’t mention Otis Davis, the Rome 1960 400 meter and USA 4x400m Olympic Champion. I am currently in Rome, so there is a special connection every time I visit the Rome Olympic Stadium, whether it’s … [Read more...] about Otis Davis, 1960 400 meter and 4x400m Olympic Champion
Rieti Italy Revisited
Complete meet information for the IAAF Grand Prix meet in Rieti, Italy can be found here. Asafa Powell set the 100m WR of 9.74 on September 9, 2007 in Rieti, Italy. Videos of that meet shows a very sparse crown in the hills of Italy. Remember, Asafa ran 9.77 three times. The WR lasted … [Read more...] about Rieti Italy Revisited
Nike Innovation in Athletic Training Apparel – from Cotton to Lycra to Dri-FIT to Nike Pro
The following is a press release from Nike.com. It discusses the evolution from cotton T-shirts, polypropylene and Lycra, Dri-FIT and today’s Nike Pro. It’s a long but interesting read. Nike Training: The Beauty of Obsession There is a code among Nike Athletes: Devotion is the … [Read more...] about Nike Innovation in Athletic Training Apparel – from Cotton to Lycra to Dri-FIT to Nike Pro
LeBron James and the NIKE Air Max LeBron VII
NIKE, Inc. today introduced the Nike Air Max LeBron VII, the latest and most innovative shoe in LeBron James’ signature line, at a global media summit in Akron, Ohio featuring James and performance footwear designer Jason Petrie. The Nike Air Max LeBron VII is designed to deliver maximum comfort … [Read more...] about LeBron James and the NIKE Air Max LeBron VII
Interview with Alicia Weber – Part 2
Matt Bogdanowicz’s is a sub-Masters middle distance runner who set WR for 1 minute pull-ups (46), 1 hour pull-ups (522), 30 minute pull-ups (433 set in 2006) but missed the 30 minute WR on Oct 2007 (completed 417 when the current record at the time was 442). In comparison, Alicia Weber is a former … [Read more...] about Interview with Alicia Weber – Part 2
What if they had a Track Meet and Nobody Cared?
Mistakes happen. Here are some examples: Photo finish equipment malfunction, so you get a manual hand time (HT) for your efforts. Your 10.8 HT suddenly becomes a 11.04 FAT equivalent. False start fliers that don’t get called back. Your own blocks slip and they don’t call it back, so … [Read more...] about What if they had a Track Meet and Nobody Cared?
