Sports

General Sports Sites

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Amateur Athletic Union of the USA : AAU Sports - 'A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.' Includes information on local sports clubs for adults and youth in many different sports, including baseball, basketball, diving, football, gymnastics, hockey, martial arts, swimming, trampoline/tumbling, volleyball, wrestling, and others. (Non-profit, volunteer organization)

Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers - This online sports history exhibit uses text and photos to portray dozens of pioneering men and women who dominated their sports; championed their country, race, or sex; and helped others to achieve. Athletes covered include Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson, Hank Aaron, Billie Jean King, Mia Hamm, Kristi Yamaguchi, Roberto Clemente, Lance Armstrong, and many more. (Smithsonian)

Careers in Sports - Dozens of short articles profiling people who work in a wide variety of sports-related jobs including management, marketing, public relations, broadcasting, and more. Site also offers sports job listings; free registration is required to view jobs. (Work In Sports L.L.C.; site includes advertisements)

College Sports Statistics and Records - Championship records and other stats for all college sports. The NCAA Publications page includes free PDF downloads of rule books and manuals. (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Disabled Sports USA - Offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability, plus regional chapters, online magazine, advice on How to Get Involved in Sports, related links, and more. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events. See also Paralympic Games and Special Olympics.

Fun in New Jersey : Sports - Links to New Jersey's professional sports teams, college teams, minor league baseball, auto & horse racing, tennis/racquet clubs, golf courses, bowling centers, and more (site includes advertisements). See also Sports Venues in N.J. for links to New Jersey professional teams, arenas, stadiums, racetracks, etc. (State of New Jersey).

International Sports Calendar - Calendar of upcoming sports events around the world; searchable by sport, location, and date (SportAccord, formerly General Association of International Sports Federations). See also SportCal and What's On When : Sports & Outdoor Events (these sites include advertisements).

Jock Bio - In-depth biographies of popular sports figures. NOTE : Older biographies have not updated. (Site includes advertisements)

Olympic Games - Official website of the International Olympic Committee covers the history of the Olympic Games since 1896, and offers news about current and future games, information on individual sports, athlete profiles and photos, as well as online exhibitions from the Olympic Museum. See also U.S. Olympic Team official site.

Only a Game - A weekly sports radio show 'for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider... Only A Game tells the stories behind the box scores, including the explosion of interest in women's sports, competitive opportunities for the disabled, and the business of sports - as well as who wins and who loses. (NPR / WBUR, Boston; site includes advertisements)

Scholarly Sports Sites - A directory of links for those interested in the academic study of sports (University of Calgary). See also Sports Information Resources, which offers selected links to sports and Olympics information sources that may be of interest to sport researchers. Also offers a selection of Educational Publications & Resources (LA84 Foundation).

Special Olympics - Special Olympics offers year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. See also Disabled Sports links.

Sport Psychology - Short articles and links on applied sport psychology, with separate sections for athletes, parents, coaches, & psychologists, plus sections on health & fitness and injury & rehabilitation. (Association for Applied Sport Psychology)

Sports Links Central - An extensive directory of sports websites, covering leagues & teams, federations, associations, education, facilities, media, sports business, employment, sports travel, museums & halls of fame, awards, and more. Site hasn't been updated since 2004, so expect some broken links. See also Sports Hot Sheet for links to sources of sports news, including newspapers, magazines, websites and organizations.

Sports Medicine [UPDATED LINK!] - A collection of free brochures (PDF format) on the proper use of exercise equipment, and related subjects (American College of Sports Medicine).

Women's Sports Foundation - The Foundation's mission is 'to advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity.' Website offers articles on current issues, plus other resources on sports, fitness & health.

Women's Sports Net - Women's sports, fitness, diet & health news. Choose a sport or other topic from the sidebar menu. (Site includes advertisements)

Individual Sports

Baseball Almanac - Online baseball reference offers a vast wealth of historical statistics plus stories, famous firsts, quotes, autographs, team rosters, records, lists, feats, and more. (Site includes advertisements)

Baseball : Ballparks of Baseball - A site devoted to everything about baseball parks, past, present and future; includes pictures, seating charts, and ticket search. (Site includes advertisements)

Baseball : Black Baseball - 'This website is dedicated to the generation of ballplayers who were denied the opportunity to play in the major leagues because of factors other than their ability to play the game of baseball.' Offers a brief history of the 'Negro Leagues', brief player biographies, and brief team descriptions. Now in blog format. (By author James A. Riley; site includes advertisements)

Baseball : Business of Baseball - Articles, documents, and data dealing with the business end of baseball, including history, facilities development, relocation/expansion, player salaries, contracts, rules, policies, and attendance. (Society for American Baseball Research)

Baseball : Major League Baseball - Official site with news, schedules, standings, player stats, links to teams, and more (site includes advertisements). See the International Baseball Federation website to find out what's happening in baseball around the world.

Baseball Think Factory - Baseball analysis, news, and links. (Site includes advertisements)

Basketball : Inside Hoops - Basketball news, rumors, expert analysis, fan editorials, interviews, rankings, game results, features & info, polls and forums. Covers professional, college, high school, and street basketball. (NBA ; site includes advertisements)

Basketball : WNBA - Official site for women's professional basketball. See also Women's Basketball Online for links for women's college basketball as well as WNBA and other information on women's basketball. (These sites include advertisements)

Boxing : Classic Columns - Columns from 'The Ring' dating from the 1930s to the present (Kappa Publishing). For current boxing news & features, see Ring TV (site includes advertisements).

Football.com - All the latest football news, schedules, stats, commentary, etc., plus an almanac of historical records. Covers both professional and college football. See also NFL.com . (These sites include advertisements)

Golf : PGA - Golf news & events, schedule of PGA tournaments, course guide, equipment guide, instructional videos, and more. (Site includes advertisements)

Halls of Fame - Links to many Halls of Fame and sports museums (Sports Links Central). Major sports Halls of Fame include Baseball Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Basketball Hall of Fame, Hockey Hall of Fame, Soccer Hall of Fame [UPDATED LINK!], and Tennis Hall of Fame.

Soccer : Major League Soccer - The Official Site of U.S. Major League Soccer, with news and info on clubs, standings, and more. For World Cup Soccer (international football), see FIFA and U.S. Soccer Federation .

Swimming World Magazine - Swimming news, records, & results, a technique library, plus an extensive Aquatic directory, camps, schools and other links, under 'SwimBiz' (Sports Publications International, Inc.; site includes advertisements). See also Healthy Swimming / Water Recreation (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Tennis : USTA - Tennis news, tournaments & competitions at all levels, league play, information for parents and coaches, video instruction & tips to improve your game, and more. (United States Tennis Association; site includes advertisements)

Kids & Sports / Coaching

Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety - Information to help avoid injuries when bicycling, skating, or skateboarding. Includes tips on buying the right equipment and following the rules of the road. See also Kids' Sports Safety, Kids' Sports Safety - Prevention new , and Kids' Water Safety. NOTE : Scroll past the links to see the articles. (MUSC Children's Hospital)

Cheerleader Stunt School - 'Step-by-step tips for all-star, college and high school-level stunts.' NOTE : Site may not work in some browsers. (American Cheerleader; site includes advertisements)

Coaching Boys Into Men - Aimed at helping coaches to reduce disrespectful or dangerous attitudes and behaviors toward women, this site offers coaching tips, advice and useful anecdotes from great coaches and players. NOTE : The coaches' kit and related materials are free to download, but you must go through a checkout process and provide your name, address, & email to get them. (Family Violence Prevention Fund; non-profit organization)

Coaching Youth Sports - A great resource for parents or anyone else who is coaching youth sports. Covers baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball, with advice on drills, training, sports psychology, ethics, and officiating. (By Kenneth Lindsay; site includes advertisements)

Concussions in Sports - Information for coaches, athletes, and parents on how to prevent and recognize concussions. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Eating for Sports - Basic sports nutrition advice for kids & teens. (Nemours Foundation)

Healthy Competition - Tips and tools from Major League baseball players to help parents encourage their young athletes to stay fit, eat right and lead a healthy life. (2010, Partnership for a Drug-Free America)

Little League Baseball & Softball - The official site for Little League Baseball & Softball offers tips and resources for parents, coaches, players, and others involved in the sport. Also includes a Challenger Division for boys and girls with physical and mental challenges. See also Pop Warner Youth Football , U.S. Youth Soccer , and Amateur Athletic Union of the USA , described above.

MomsTeam™ - Practical advice on youth sports parenting from a team of experts, professionals and sponsors. 'Dedicated to making sure that youth sports is safe, affordable, stress free and more fun!' (Formerly Youth Sports Parents; site includes advertisements)

Skateboard Directory - All about skateboarding - including news, interviews, camps, organizations, competitions, publications, boards and supplies, and related sports such as windsurfing and snowboarding. (Site includes advertisements)

Steroid Abuse - Resources and publications about the dangers of steroid use. See also Drug Facts for Teens : Anabolic Steroids. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)

Streetplay - Website dedicated to street games such as handball, stickball, stoopball, hopscotch, jumprope, marbles, and others. Includes how-tos, discussion boards, links, videos, and more. See also International Kids' Games. (These sites include advertisements)