Mishits in golf are a common occurrence no matter the skill level. Among the many types of golf mishits, including tops, duffs, chunks, and hosel rockets, it’s the slice that keeps golfers up at night and can be a difficult mishit for the average golfer to overcome without professional help. So, what is a slice … Read more
Basketball hoops are the same height in most leagues. As players have become more skilled and athletic over time, they’ve found new ways to conquer (and defend) the hoop. Despite the evolution of basketball players, the regulation hoop height has remained the same! So, how tall is a basketball hoop? The official height of basketball … Read more
In baseball, it doesn’t matter how good you are, there will be days where you just don’t have it. Sometimes, when a hitter has an especially bad day, they wind up with one of the most dreaded “honors” in baseball: the golden sombrero. So, what is a golden sombrero in baseball? A golden sombrero is … Read more
For baseball fans all around the world, it’s disheartening to see a rally develop only to see a tailor-made ground ball heading towards an infielder. One out is recorded at second base, but because the batter hustled out of the box and successfully beat the return throw to first, a double play was avoided. It’s … Read more
Hockey is a hardcore sport with an even harder-core fan base, which generally runs in the family. If your dad/mom is a hockey fan, you inevitably become one too; this is how it works. Sometimes this rugged stigma and legacy aspect of becoming a fan can push away newcomers from learning the ins and outs, … Read more
A common question heard on the first tee of any golf course is ‘What is your handicap?’ For new golfers, the term handicap can seem foreign and out of place, but a golfer’s handicap is an essential part of the game of golf. So, what is a golf handicap? A golf handicap is a measure … Read more
Rare is the golfer that relies solely on hitting straight shots. Golf requires its players to possess the ability to shape shots to combat natural elements like wind and to maneuver around obstacles like trees. One such shot type relied heavily upon by golfers of all abilities is the fade. So, what is a fade … Read more
In the grand pecking order of scoring terms in the golf world, the condor reigns supreme. The chances of a golfer recording a condor on their scorecard are so rare that it is more likely they’ll get struck by lightning or even better, win the lottery. So, what is a condor in golf? A condor … Read more
Whether it’s the losing end of a touchdown pass or a game-saving interception, defensive backs (DBs) are part of football’s biggest plays. In one play, a DB may fight a 6’4” receiver on a high pass and on the next play chase a running back racing down the sideline. But before we get ahead of … Read more
When following your favorite NFL team, you likely pay attention to the salaries of the starters, backups, and whoever else rounds out the 53-man roster. While those salaries are the most important in terms of salary cap, you can’t forget about the practice squad and their salaries. So, what is the salary for an NFL … Read more