Charles Wade Barkley is a very successful man, and works as color commentator for basketball. He is a role model for many. He seems like a nice guy and I think it would be so amazing to get to meet him in person. Although he has gotten into many fights on-and-off the court, he hadn’t meant to do start them, or purposefully get involved in them. Like I said before, he sounds nice, and hey… everybody makes mistakes.

He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998 in the first overall pick after a standout college football career. Since the Colts drafted Peyton Manning, the team has the highest conversion rate on 3rd down (44.6%) and 4th down (61.1%) plays in the NFL (which is a good thing…just in case you didn’t know). Peyton Manning is important outside of football too. He has been in MANY commercials, was on the cover of NFL Fever games for the Xbox, helped host an episode on Saturday night live, and guest-voiced once on The Simpsons.

Volleyball * 998 Million * 218
Basketball * 400 Million * 211
Table Tennis * 300 Million * 186
Soccer *252 Million * 264
Badminton * 200 Million * 147
Tennis * 60 Million * 191
Baseball * 60 Million * 110
Dragon Boat Racing * 50 Million * 51
Team Handball * 18 Million * 147
Hockey * 3 million * 118
Judo * 2.5 Million * 187
Rugby * 2 Million * 97
Cycling * 600,000 * 160
Bocce * Pending * 72
Cricket * Pending * 74

Some others thought that the order was Soccer, Rugby, Cricket-

Most popular team sports, including players at school level, university level, club level, TV viewership globally, countries with a national squad etc. 1) Soccer 2) Rugby 3) Cricket. Over 41 countries have a national teams playing one day cricket, not 11 day. Over 95 Countries, and counting, have a Rugby Union national team. Rugby Union was an Olympic sport, but got too big for the Olympics, which is why it now has its own World Cup, like cricket.

I believe the first one, because the second was just a comment on the other, but I wish that the second person was right (because I like soccer). I think it’s cool the first section was based on the number of people that play and the second was on team sports, club, etc..

Here is a list of all of the teams and their seeds, just in case you didn’t fill out a bracket, or don’t know all of the team names…

Kansas is definitely going all the way. They are going to beat Kentucky in the final game, and my Final Four teams are Kentucky, Kansas, Kansas St., and Duke!!!!

1. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands, but never with the fist.
3. A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed.
4. The ball must be held by the hands. The arms or body must not be used for holding it.
5. No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking or tripping in any way of an opponent. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game. No substitution shall be allowed.
6. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violations of Rules 3 and 4 and such as described in Rule 5.
7. If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the meantime making a foul).
8. A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do no touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal.
9. When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field and played by the first person touching it. In case of dispute the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on them.
10. The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify men according to Rule 5.
11. The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made and keep account of the goals, with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee.
12. The time shall be two fifteen-minute halves, with five minutes rest between.
13. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner.

James Naismith was an incredible person with a creative mind. Just think of how many people watch, play, coach, and enjoy the game of basketball. Thanks again James Naismith!!!!

1. Players are classified by skill level (From Junior through Senior).
2. Indoor teams are composed of six members; Outdoor teams are composed of ten members.
3. Tournament match is played as the best of seven games. Championship Finals may be played as the best of seven or nine.
4. After the officials determine that both teams are present and ready, the #1 Official bounces the ball into the dead zone to begin play.
5. Generally, play is continuous as each team makes attempts at throwing the other team’s player out until either all players on one team have been put out or time expires.
6. Players shall observe the highest level of sportsmanship and promptly call themselves out when struck. A missed call by the official does not remove the obligation of a struck player to call himself our herself out.
7. In no case shall a player step into the dead-zone (middle of the court) at any time after the game has started.
8. A player is out when their attempt is caught by a player of the opposing team prior to striking a surface.
9. Possession changes after an attempt is retrieved by the team being played upon.
10. Teams change court/sides after each game.
11. Play is continuous. There is only one minute between games in a match. Players shall change courts and take positions without delay.
12. The winner of the game is the team that has the most players left at the end of a game.
13. If both teams have the same number of players at the end of the game, time is extended and they play a 3-minute overtime with an extra ball. (No more than two balls per game shall be used during an overtime.)
14. The winner of the match is the team that wins the majority of games in a match.

1.     An athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.

A sport isn’t just any kids getting together and throwing around a basketball. No… a sport is commonly defined as an organized, competitive, and skillful activity that requires the players commitment and willingness to be, and play fair with all other competitors. Also, in each sport, there is a set of rules or customs for each player to follow. The object of fair play brings to the general word sport. I don’t know if anyone has ever told you to be a sport, but the general meaning of that is not to be a sore winner or loser, and to treat others how you would like to be treated. Being involved in a sport is a common thing for most kids, but next time you go out to on the field, remember the guidelines to a good sport, and being a good sport.