The coronavirus pandemic caused millions of people to stay home when they normally would have been out in public at places like restaurants, movie theaters, and sporting events. Originally, most people thought they’d have to worry about the virus for about two weeks or a month, but that turned into many months, if not years…. Read more »
Have you played basketball on asphalt? If you have, and you’ve fallen down, you probably got an abrasive injury to your skin. If not treated promptly and properly, these wounds can lead to serious infections. Falling on asphalt can negatively affect both the epidermis and the dermis of your skin. When these layers are injured… Read more »
If you’re not too familiar with basketball backboards, you should know there are generally two types to choose from for your basketball court. There are tempered glass backboards and acrylic backboards. Which type should you get? Ideally, you want a backboard that’ll last a long time (durable), live up to expectations (quality), and look nice… Read more »
Have you ever heard of The Fresh Air Fund? It’s a not-for-profit agency that provides free summer vacations in the country to New York City children from low-income communities. There are several Fresh Air Fund summer camps, and since 1877, over 1.8 million kids have benefitted from this unique opportunity. The idea of The Fresh… Read more »
Basketball is a popular sport in many schools throughout the country. In addition to being fun and entertaining to watch, basketball provides a number of benefits for children and teenagers who participate. Here are a few reasons why you should sign your child up for basketball. Fitness In a time when young people are increasingly… Read more »
Have you noticed the weather seems to be hotter than it used to be? In some places in Arizona, Nevada and California, temperatures can get to be well over 110 degrees, while even places known for their cold winters have seen 90 degree plus summer days. When playing sports outdoors this summer, from tennis to… Read more »
Did you know that the game of basketball got its start because a man named Dr. James Naismith was looking for a way to condition young athletes during cold months? Basketball, as we know it today, started in an indoor gymnasium in Springfield, Massachusetts back in 1891, with the first public game taking place March… Read more »
There’s a new TV show on The CW aimed at teens and it’s called Riverdale. It takes the characters from the Archie comics and puts a “Twin Peaks murder mystery” spin on the lives of the familiar gang of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, etc. On the show, Archie is on the high school football team… Read more »
Invented at a YMCA by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, basketball is one of the most popular sports in America, and is a rapidly growing game worldwide. Since its inception, it has been one of the most common sports for youth to participate in. There are myriad reasons to sign your son or daughter up… Read more »