The world of international soccer can be a strange one even for the most seasoned soccer fans! There are slightly different rules, a unique hierarchy, and new terminology. One example of this phenomenon being the fact players earn “caps” for the games they play. So, what is a cap in soccer? A soccer player earns … Read more
Golf has some strange, idiosyncratic terms and rules. One of those oddities includes references to birds in the name of scores. Birdie, eagle…albatross? In the natural world, the Albatross is capable of flying for years without ever touching land and are among the most endangered birds on Earth. Equally as rare are the albatrosses on … Read more
If you are a casual or avid golfer, the term bogey is not new to you. However, new and beginner golfers should not fear the word bogey. So, what is a bogey in golf? A bogey is a score of one stroke over par on a hole. An example would be a score of 6 … Read more
In life, people like things that are good for multiple purposes, whatever that may be. In baseball, the same applies to players who are versatile because there will be occasions where a player gets hurt, ejected, or can’t go for some reason. That’s where a utility player can come in to save the day. So, … Read more
In baseball, you’ve probably seen it before: a batter squares around to lay down a bunt and is thrown out at first base, but another runner moves up to the next base. Or a batter lofts a fly ball into the outfield which is caught, but it is deep enough to bring home a runner … Read more
There are times when you listen to a baseball game or read about a game, and hear about a batter grounding into a “6-4-3 double play” or an inning ending on a “5-3 groundout.” To a new or casual fan, these may sound confusing. Huh? 6-4-3? Well, there’s a reasoning behind it. In baseball, plays … Read more
Penalties are frequently called in the game of football, but there’s no penalty more controversial and confusing than pass interference. With the recent rule changes, we’re seeing referees call pass interference more than ever before and it’s causing widespread frustration among coaches, players, fans, and NFL executives. So, what is pass interference in football? Pass … Read more
Football positions are confusing. They adopt a lot of the same position names as rugby, but a lot of the American football equivalents don’t make a lot of sense. One such example is the fullback, which causes widespread confusion regarding what they do on the football field. So, what is a fullback in football? Fullbacks … Read more
Trying to predict winners of football games is extremely difficult, even for a seasoned fan that knows the teams well. With that said, there’s nothing more difficult than predicting the length of a football game. It’s a large reason why fans are forced to DVR the half-hour show after the game, just in case it … Read more
In football, it’s not just the offensive linemen who block for their team. Skill position players throw blocks too, sometimes with as much force as a tackle – and the defenders don’t even expect it! These forceful, unexpected blocks are called “crackback blocks”. So, what exactly is a crackback block in football? A crackback block … Read more