Top 10 Obese Athletes Who Dominated Their Sport

by Miranda on July 20, 2010

When most of us think about sports, and professional athletes, “fat” is not usually a word that comes to mind. However, the truth is that some athletes are obese. They simply aren’t burning off calories at the rate they are consuming them. Sports managers and trainers may try to get some athletes in shape, but they may not be interested in losing weight. And why should they be? If a professional athlete is doing well in his or her sport, why change anything. There is no reason to lose weight if you can dominate. Here are 10 athletes who did well in their sports, in spite of being heavy:
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25 Google Chrome Extensions for Sports Fanatics

by Linda on July 14, 2010

Google Chrome got off to a slow start, thanks to the lack of extensions that Firefox enjoys as a browser. But, that’s all changing, thanks to developers who are knocking their socks off to develop extensions that can satisfy any sports fanatic. We’ve gathered 25 Google Chrome extensions for sports freaks and listed them below. [click to continue…]

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27 Essential Twitter Apps for Sports Fanatics

by Miranda on July 8, 2010

Twitter is quickly becoming one of the most popular places for people to find news and information. Twitter apps make it possible to manage information using Twitter, without the need for visiting several different sites to find the information you want. That’s one of the nice things about Twitter: It is easy to organize and personalize the information you want.

If you are in sports management, sports apps can be a great way for you to keep up with the latest news, and make better decisions. If you are a true sports fanatic, even if it isn’t your job, sports Twitter apps can help you keep your appetite for all things sports sated. Here are 27 great Twitter apps for true sports fans:

General Sports Scores, Updates and News

Keep up with what is making headlines in the world of sports, and find the scores for your favorite teams.

  1. PlayStub: Add your own commentary to sporting events, and read others’ commentary. A fun way to use Twitter to share your views — and find new views — on sports.
  2. Tweetletes: Follow teams, athletes and news with the help of Tweetletes. You can also follow the latest news in the world of sports with the help of journalists.
  3. SportyTweets: Covering all major sports, you can get the latest headlines, team information, scores and more from this great all-purpose app.
  4. Twackle: A cool Twitter aggregator that helps you organize news and team information. A great tool for the sports fanatic who wants to stay up on everything.
  5. Sports Live!: This app integrates with Twitter so that you can follow different sports news and information. Keep up with real time scores, and comment on the team. Live ticker and more.
  6. Championist: Follow only the winners on Twitter. Cool Twitter app that lets you keep up with who is winning. Also includes awesome sports journalists.
  7. AthleteTweet: Choose which professional athletes to follow. You can get photos, the latest news on athletes in a variety of sports, and more interesting information. A great way to keep up with your favorite professional athletes.
  8. iTwitSports: Send your own updates and information to Twitter. You can also send pictures. You can become the news reporter and updater with the help of this neat app.
  9. Redux: An interesting look at the way things work in the sports world. Looks at sports marketing news, sponsorship news and more.
  10. BettingTwits: You don’t have to be a sports bettor to enjoy this app. It is a fun one that allows you to keep track of sports news. Make your own bets, and tweet about who you think will win. A fun way to keep up with the world of sports.
  11. Snaptu: Use this to organize different sports tweets and information. An all-purpose app that can be used for more than just sports. A great way to keep everything organized.

Tournaments

Use these Twitter apps to keep up with what is happening in your favorite tournament. Find out what others are saying, and join the Twitter conversation.

  1. TweetBeat: Kosmix offers this great Twitter app brings you the latest on what is happening with the World Cup. Be a part of the largest sporting event in the world!
  2. World Cup Replay: Cool app that lets you keep track of how Twitter is reacting to the World Cup, and lets you get a recap of the day’s action. A cool app for anyone interested in the intersection of the world cup and Twitter.
  3. World Cup Twitter Buzz: CNN keeps you updated on what’s happening on Twitter as the World Cup unfolds. An interesting app that lets you follow teams, keep track of scores and generally get swept away with World Cup fever.
  4. TweetBracket: Keep track of the NCAA tournament in a fun way. You can choose your teams to win from the random match-up, and your choices are tweeted. You are entered for prizes, and you can see how you do throughout the tournament.
  5. March Tweetness: Another NCAA tournament Twitter app, this one allows you to find interesting conversations in real time, and follow different games and teams.
  6. PokerRoad Nation: Use this app to follow the World Series of Poker. An awesome app for the poker enthusiast. Follow professional poker players as they work toward winning the ultimate pot. A great, fun app.

Specific Sports

Twitter apps designed for specific sports can provide you with the in-depth access you want, right from Twitter.

  1. Runscord: Have Major League Baseball scores sent to your Twitter account automatically. Real time scores for the teams you’re interested in.
  2. MyTeamTweet: This Twitter app is designed for those who are into European football (soccer). If you are interested in keep track of what is happening in the world of European soccer, this is the app for you.
  3. Twantasy Football: You want to use Twitter to keep up with your fantasy football moves? Share your insights, and find out how others are doing in fantasy football with this app.
  4. TennisTweets: Keep up with what is happening in the world of tennis. Follow tennis stars, and vote your favorite posts.
  5. ThinkClimbing: A great Twitter app for climbers. Find and follow other climbers, and read real time tweets about climbing.
  6. Twootball: American football information. NFL related news, team information and athletes. Keep up with your favorite happenings in the world of football.
  7. ProFootbalTweeting: Follow football news by following those who are tweeting in the NLF. Great information on what’s happening in football from the insiders.
  8. DailyMile: If you are a runner, this is a great app that can help you interact with other runners. Keep track of your route, and read about others. Get running news as well.
  9. Map My Tracks: Train smarter and improve your sporting performance. If you are wild about playing sports — and not just sitting on the sidelines, this is a great app. Real time GPS tracking for sport enthusiasts and those who organize sporting events.
  10. CricTwits: That’s right. There is a Twitter app for cricket. Connect with other cricket fans, and share your thoughts. Get energized for the next game and follow your team.

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20 Inspirational Female Athletes Who Won… In a “Man’s Sport”

by Miranda on June 18, 2010

With a number of women’s sports leagues, we often don’t think about women competing directly against men in the sports world. However, it has happened in the past, and it continues to happen today. Women coach men’s sports teams at the school level, and there are women in sports management positions. And, while we don’t see too many women competing directly against men, it does happen. Here are 20 inspirational female athletes who have held their own going up against men:
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The Ultimate Fan’s Guide to World Cup 2010 on the Web

by Linda on June 7, 2010

The 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer event in South Africa represents a colossal effort in sports management. If you’re interested in a sport management career, or if you’re just an avid (read: obsessed) soccer fan, you’ll want to know more about stadiums, ticket sales, fan reactions and more. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of 50 Web sites, wikis, iPhone apps, videos and more that can answer your questions about the who, what, when, where, how and why for this year’s ultimate soccer competition. [click to continue…]

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50 Unbelievable Sports Clips on YouTube Worth Watching

by Linda on March 23, 2010

If you have a little extra time on your hands, you might want to watch some sports bloopers, amazing extreme sports and some of the best football tackles of all time. No need to spend time searching, though, as we’ve already compiled a list of 50 unbelievable sports clips from YouTube. Just don’t try any of these tricks at home, unless you’re desperately seeking an agent. [click to continue…]

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25 Must-Have Kindle e-Books and Subscriptions for Sports Fans

by Linda on February 5, 2010

Thanks to Kindle fans, Amazon sales were up forty-two percent over the holidays. Keeping stride with their electronic readership, Amazon now provides over 410,000 books for its electronic book reader in the Amazon Kindle Store. We waded through these offers to bring the best sports fan collections straight to your Kindle.

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Top 50 Sports Business Blogs

by Linda on February 3, 2010

Learn how to run a sports fantasy business, gain a footing in network marketing and spruce up your sponsorship skills through the top fifty sports business blogs listed below. The majority of these blogs have been around for many years, and all of them are updated on a regular basis. No matter if you want to break into the sports business, or if you already are knee-deep in sports economics and public relations, you may find some bits of wisdom from newbies, peers and elders in the sports business.

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Top 50 Blogs for Sports Agents & Sports Managers

by Miranda on November 8, 2009

Sports agents and sports managers need to be well-connected and up-to-date in order to do the best job possible. However, with so much going on, it can be difficult to keep up. The good news is that, whether you want to learn about being a better agent or manager, understand the laws and restrictions that apply, or if you just want to keep up with the latest trade rumors, there are blogs to help you. Indeed, technology has made it possible for bloggers to get the news out about the latest happenings in the world of sports. Here are 50 blogs to follow if you are looking for the inside scoop on sports related issues.

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Top 25 Free iPhone Apps for Sports Fanatics

by Linda on November 2, 2009

Are you a sports fanatic who has thirsted for more iPhone sports apps? You might be surprised at the number of apps that have come online over the past few months, and they all seem geared toward a person who loves any type of sports, no matter if it’s from the couch or on the field. The following list of twenty-five apps for sports fanatics holds enough variety to keep you busy for months…or years.

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