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Sports

Activities governed by rules or customs, often undertaken competitively, usually involving physical exertion and skill.

SEE ALSO Subject CollectionsAssociations on the Net

Sub-headings:

Aerial Sports
Animal Sports
Auto Racing & Road Sports
Baseball & Softball
Basketball
Combat Sports
Martial arts, etc.
Court & Racquet Sports
Cycling
Field Sports
Football (American) & Rugby
Games that involve kicking and throwing an oblong ball so as to cause it to touch the ground at the far end of the playing area.
Golf
Hockey
Olympic Games
Other Sports
Shooting Sports
Soccer
"Association football," known as "football" in many parts of the world; the game that involves kicking a black-and-white round ball and attempting to send it into a goal defended by an opponent.
Sports Blogs
Coverage of big-name and college sports teams as well as journals written by coaches and managers. Includes blogs by sports fans as well as athletes.
Sports News
Throwing Sports
Track & Field
Water Sports
Winter Sports

Resources in this category:

Athletic Insight: The Online Journal of Sport Psychology
http://www.athleticinsight.com/
This is a quarterly unrefereed journal that covers the field of sport psychology and performance enhancement. The site also contains a list of upcoming conferences in sport psychology.
Coaching Science Abstracts
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/index.htm
"These abstracts interpret research articles for practicing coaches and others interested in applied sport science. They are drawn from the personal files of the senior editor. Some dated articles are included because their content is still current. Most articles are interpreted for coaches of elite athletes and programs. The contents are changed monthly and may or may not be thematic."
Educacion Fisica y Deportes
http://www.efdeportes.com/
"Digital Magazine about Physical Education and Sport Sciences."
Muscle Media
http://www.musclemedia.com
Muscle Media.com provides an online equivalent to the newstand version of Muscle Media. This magazine is targeted to those who are interested in building a greater muscle mass, a more nutrient-rich diet, and a healthier lifestyle. This online version provides protein-packed recipes, muscle-building training tips, inspirational pieces, information about supplements, along with a selection of articles from the current edition of the magazine. Readers can also find archived articles, subscription information, and a question and answer forum about various muscle-building products.
Muscle Media
http://www.musclemedia.com
Muscle Media.com provides an online equivalent to the newstand version of Muscle Media. This magazine is targeted to those who are interested in building a greater muscle mass, a more nutrient-rich diet, and a healthier lifestyle. This online version provides protein-packed recipes, muscle-building training tips, inspirational pieces, information about supplements, along with a selection of articles from the current edition of the magazine. Readers can also find archived articles, subscription information, and a question and answer forum about various muscle-building products.
The Sport Journal
http://www.thesportjournal.org/
The Sporting News
http://www.sportingnews.com/
This is the online version of the weekly American sports publication. Offers news, results, and analysis, primarily for the major North American sports, updated regularly. Also includes searchable archives and chat rooms.
Sports Illustrated
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
Sports Illustrated for Women
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/siforwomen/
Sports Spectrum
http://www.sport.org/
SportsJones Magazine
http://www.sportsjones.com/
"SportsJones is a daily online sports magazine focusing on sports issues and sports culture."
SportSur
http://www.surdelsur.com/sportsur/
"Weekly on-line Argentine sports magazine. In Spanish only."
 
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