Sometimes in baseball, it’s just not your team’s day. Whether the hitters are hitting rockets right at defenders, or the opposing pitcher is locked in, sometimes the runs just simply don’t come, making the possibility of getting shutout a real thing. So, what is a shutout in baseball? A shutout in baseball is when one … Read more
When a pitcher starts a baseball game, the goal is to get the most outs possible while also allowing as few runs as possible during that time. Of course, this may seem simple and ambiguous, and indeed, on the surface that’s a rather vague goal. With that said, someone came up with a stat to … Read more
Team formats in golf come in all shapes and sizes and each one is designed to adapt to players’ skills and abilities. One format that is not as popular as the scramble or best ball formats is called the ‘shamble’. So, what is a shamble in golf? A shamble is a team format in golf … Read more
If you’ve ever played a round of golf, you’ve surely noticed the different brands and numbers on golf balls. It’s pretty obvious why brands put their names on golf balls, but it’s not as clear regarding the numbers. So what do the numbers on golf balls mean? The numbers on golf balls are meant to … Read more
If you play basketball long enough, there are things you will inevitably hear. Some of these things include “and one!”, “Keep shooting!” and “go hard in the paint!” But what exactly is the paint in basketball? The paint is the rectangular area under the basket that stretches from the baseline to the free-throw line, which … Read more
I have played soccer throughout my life and have loved every second of it! Well, most of it at least. There were times as a kid where games seemed to drag on with no end in sight, which always got me thinking: How long are soccer games? Professional and college soccer games are 90 minutes … Read more
You have probably played in or watched a soccer game where both teams scored at will. I have certainly played in my fair share of games like this, especially as a goalie. It is also safe to say I have not earned many clean sheets throughout my life. So, what is a clean sheet in … Read more
Watching hockey on TV or in person, it might seem like the players are gliding across the ice, but they have to pump their legs to build up any speed. So, with that in mind: How fast do hockey players skate? Professional hockey players generally skate in the 10-20 mph (16-32 km/h) range, with the … Read more
If you know anything about hockey, you’ll know that hockey games are cold! Do not be that guy who shows up to a game in flip flops and a tank top, because you will quickly regret it. So with open-toed shoes and sleeveless shirts off the table, this begs the question: What should you wear … Read more
If you watch or play hockey, chances are that you have a good idea of what interference entails but the penalty can still be confusing for hockey enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Adding to the confusion is the different scenarios in which interference can be called. So let’s jump into the question at hand: What is … Read more