Sports

Today, the Golden State Warriors are somewhat of an enigma. Why does their name represent an entire state? Who are the “Warriors” to which their name refers? Have they ever won an NBA championship? Like other NBA teams, the Warriors have a storied history, and one that is definitely worth telling.
Where did the name “Warriors” […]

What is in a name? The origins of some NBA teams’ names have a history. For instance, did the Houston Rockets get their name due to Houston, Texas being NASA’s headquarters? In fact, the Rockets originated in San Diego. The franchise chose “Rockets” in a “name-the-team” contest. It based this choice on the motto of […]

The Indiana Pacers have experienced success in both the ABA and NBA. However, they continue to strive towards their first NBA championship.
Did you know that the Indiana Pacers played their first NBA game on October 21, 1976? However, the history of the Indiana Pacers as a franchise actually began in 1967.
I have been to rural […]

In cities with two professional sports teams, why does one team get more love than the other one does? In New York, it is the Giants over the Jets and the Yankees over the Mets. In Chicago, it is the Cubs over the White Sox. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the Lakers tend to get more […]

Stadium lighting must be designed with several perspectives simultaneously in mind. Players must see the ball in play and be able to view the field without pockets of shadow or blinding glare in their eyes. Spectators must also be able to look down from the bleachers and see an evenly-lit field where colors are […]

How did it all begin? The Lakers’ name originates from the years they played in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Lakers” refers to the huge cargo-hauling ships that traveled along the Great Lakes.
When thinking about or discussing the Los Angeles Lakers, one word comes to mind: “excellence.” Since joining the NBA in 1960, the Lakers have been the […]

Golf travel bags or travel golf cases frequently provide golfers that use them with many problems. The problems include the space required, the weight and even the price for the golf travel bags. Depending upon the manufacturer, travel golf cases can be considered really expensive. With this being said, you will typically get what you […]

Hybrid golf clubs are a lot easier to hit than traditionally shaped long irons. Due to the construction of the club head, the golf ball will typically fly higher and land softer. This construction makes a hybrid ideal for shots deep in the fairway. A hybrid club is also designed to perform well from a […]

Basketball is a fun, exciting sport. In is enjoyable to watch and to play. But it can get aggressive and intense as the competition gets underway. When playing on a basketball hoop at home, in the community, or at your local recreation center, safety is a must. Making sure your equipment is safe can give […]

Fixed height basketball goals can be a good choice for schools and playgrounds, community centers, and even some work venues. In a situation where you are planning to keep basketball as an outside sport, you want to get something that will stand up well to the wear and tear associated with multiple users on a […]

When you are considering one of the portable basketball goal systems available on the market, it’s important to educate yourself about the different options that are available. Once you determine what features are important to you, you can get the right model to suit your needs. You’ll want to consider a number of factors like […]

Rec centers need to have adjustable basketball hoop systems that will stand up well to use by several groups of players. Being able to adjust the height to accommodate the ages and playing abilities of different age groups is also important. There are a number of models that you can choose from that would be […]

Many of us remember the Pistons of the late 1980s and the first half of the new millennium. However, the Pistons have had quite a storied history, since their emergence as an NBA professional basketball team, in 1957.
Before the Pistons moved to Detroit in 1957, they called Fort Wayne, Indiana, their hometown. The Pistons had […]

Since the 1976-1977 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets have been digging for gold. That gold is the NBA Finals trophy. The Nuggets have indeed achieved success in the NBA playoffs. They have appeared in the playoffs 19 times, have been Division Champions on five occasions, and have even reached the NBA Conference Finals twice. However, […]

No Dallas Mavericks fan will ever forget 2006, when the Mavs reached their first NBA finals. While it was certainly a year for the records, that year was the third in which the Mavs had reached the Conference Finals. In fact, they interestingly ended their regular seasons twice as Division Champions, during two other seasons. […]