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Superbowl
www.superbowl.com |
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Many
Americans greet the highlight of their sporting calendar, the Superbowl,
with an almost religious fervour and the popularity of this site is testament
to that.
Predictably glitzy in its presentation,
this site focuses on both the coming attraction and the stars of Superbowl's
past. The highlight is over an hour's worth of RealAudio footage, featuring
all the tension, drama and suspense of the sport's history. There's also
the chance to get involved and vote for your favourite Superbowl team of
all time. |
Britball
www.britball.com |
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Despite
a flurry of media interest in the mid-80s, basketball has never taken off
in this country as it has in the States.
However, there are still thousands
of loyal fans in this country, following teams in the Dairylea National
League. This site caters for them in impressive style, with acres of news,
results, reports and analysis. Regular online polls and a reasonably well-populated
message board make this the best place anywhere to find out about the UK
basketball scene. |
In
the Crease
www.inthecrease.com |
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Written
by the fans for the fans, this site has a bit more edge to it than the
official ice hockey sites. Covering both the US and Canada, it features
the very latest results, comment and analysis - all laid out in a very
professional manner.
The writers aren't afraid to
down their gloves and trade a few punches, either, with their no-holds-barred
writing style. |
Major
League Baseball
www.majorleaguebaseball.com |
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| As this
is an American site, it won't tell you how to interpret the bizarre rules
of their national sport. For devotees, however, this site scores home run
after home run. Daily video clips will deliver the latest news and highlights
to your desktop, provided your PC is up to it, while you'll also find results,
statistics and analysis galore. Then there's a fantasy league competition
that allows you to test your punditry skills and a kids section that allows
you to chat directly to your favourite players. |
NBA
www.nba.com |
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| The
National Basketball Association has always been adept at promoting the
game and this website is ample proof. There's so much to see on this site
that it's hard to know where to start. After perusing the latest news,
you should head straight for the video clips which feature the most stunning
slam dunks from recent games. Then take the time to digest the well written
features, which dissect the game in huge detail. And if you fancy a bit
of the action yourself, you can take part in a number of online fantasy
games. |
NFL
www.nfl.com |
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| Considering
the razzmatazz normally associated with the game, the official American
Football site is surprisingly free of needless glitz. What you will find,
however, is the very latest news and previews together with a very impressive
amount of multimedia footage. Previews of the action in each of the weeks
games and even highlights of the best of recent action make this site more
akin to an interactive television programme, provided you have the necessary
plug ins. And, of course, there's also oodles of those statistics and tables
for which Americans have a peculiar fondness. |
The
A-Z Encyclopedia of Hockey
www.azhockey.com |
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You'll
find no gym slips or jolly hockey sticks here, because this is an extremely
comprehensive encyclopedia of ice hockey. From the very first ice rink
to modern ice-hockey heroes, there's a huge amount of information on offer
and it's all laid out in a logical and interesting manner.
The site is aimed more at avid
aficionados of the game than casual fans, thanks to the incredible level
of detail. |
Baseball
Stuff
www.baseballstuff.com |
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A great
example of a site run by a fan for the fans, this site is nothing special
to look at - but the care and dedication that has gone into it is tangible.
An ever-expanding collection of articles and links, it's essentially a
'best-of' everything baseball-related on the Web.
The real heart of the site
lies in the opinion columns and message boards, which rage day and night
with argument and conjecture. |
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Road
Cycling
www.roadcycling.com |
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| Dedicated
to the pursuit of speed, Road Cycling concentrates on the serious racing
side of things. The major part of this nicely set out site is given over
to the latest news and results, telling you who's wearing the yellow jersey
in races all around the world. For the dedicated cyclist there's an in
depth training guide and a series of routes to follow for folk of all fitness
levels. |
Sustrans
www.sustrans.co.uk |
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| Sustrans
is a UK charity dedicated to linking shops, workplaces and the countryside
together with a National Cycle Network. The proposed route will cover 8000
miles and this mainly text based site explains exactly how the scheme will
work. There are maps showing current cycle routes in the UK and how they
will expand if everything goes to plan. The fund raising effort will include
a massive sponsored cycle ride next year and you can apply for details
online. |
Tour
de France
www.letour.fr |
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The
most famous cycle race in the world may have been tarnished in recent years
by allegations of drug taking, but there's no mention of such shenanigans
on this well-produced official site.
What you will find is a detailed
look ahead to this year's race, including times and places - which is good
if you want to plan your holiday around Le Tour.
There's also a well-researched
and written history of the race, although a little more detail will have
to be added before the site can claim the yellow jersey. |
Bicycling
Magazine
www.bicyclingmagzine.com |
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| This
site, run by a US cycling magazine, is stylishly put together and has a
couple of unique features that will help anyone who takes their cycling
seriously. The first is a bike finder that allows you to enter your details,
what you use your bike for and the mileage you cover and it will come up
with the perfect model for you. The second is the training centre that
offers an expert training regime that is customised to your own fitness
and ability level. |
BikeZone
www.bikezone.com |
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| This
great all-encompassing site should be your first stop before shelling out
on any cycling related kit. From helmets to handlebars, you'll find them
all reviewed, compared and rated in the 'GearZone'. Most importantly, all
of the reviews are expertly written in a bright and breezy style, so reading
them is a pleasure rather than a chore. You'll also find absorbing articles
and practical training and riding tips. |
Mountain
Bike
www.mountainbike.com |
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An
offshoot from a US mountain-biking magazine, this sharp site will tell
you all you need to know about careering down a mountain at ridiculous
speeds.
Some of you may need a jargon
buster to decipher the language used, but mountain biking enthusiasts will
find much to interest them. Like MTB Review, the main focus is on product
reviews, with over 20 products added to the database each week. You'll
also find tips on training, tactics and tuning your bike. |
MTB
Review
www.mtbr.com |
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A hugely
popular and supremely detailed site that is mainly concerned with reviewing
bikes and equipment. There's an incredible 55,000 expert reviews available
for your perusal, covering everything from chain sets to cycling helmets.
Once you're properly kitted
out, take your pick from the thousands of trail reviews on offer - covering
everywhere from Ambleside to the Andes, so you're sure to find something
to suit your locality and stamina level. |
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Tenpin
Bowling
www.tenpinbowling.co.uk |
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An extremely
popular sport in shopping malls up and down the country, this stylish site
introduces you to the world of strikes and splits with some panache.
Guided around the site by neat
little animated icons, you use the online directory to find your nearest
rink and also take advantage of an extensive collection of tips on improving
your game. This brightly coloured and easy-to-navigate site will also appeal
to children. |
Hockey
Training
www.fieldhockeytraining.com |
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Still
a popular sport in schools up and down the country, hockey is a game of
brain and no little brawn. This US-based site will help budding players
and coaches to improve their skills.
Every month a new training
schedule is added to the site with an accompanying video, concentrating
on honing basic skills like passing and shooting.
There are also interviews with
big name players and extra tips for coaches. |
Paul's
Archery website
www.paulsarcherywebsite.co.uk |
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A homely
little site devoted to the delights of emulating Robin Hood with a bow
and arrow. Archery today is a hi-tech sport, however, and this site goes
into some detail in explaining the kit and technique you'll need to succeed.
The layout can be a little
confusing in places but the advice is all sound and written in a friendly
style. |
Snookernet
www.snookernet.com |
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The
popularity of the game may have tailed off a little since the halycon days
of Dennis Taylor and co, but there are still plenty of snooker loopy folks
out there.
Whether you're a fan, a player
or both this site will keep you up to date with the latest news, scores
and results, while also providing a couple of clever resources for players.
One is the well-stocked online
shop, which sells everything from tables to chalk, and the other is a global
snooker club directory. |
Sportlive
www.sportlive.net |
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Utilising
content from The Express and Line One, this all-round sports site is more
than capable of satisfying all your sporting news needs.
The football section is particularly
detailed, with the real draw being some fine articles commenting on recent
issues concerning the beautiful game. Other sports aren't neglected, though,
and they can all be reached via the easy-to-use navigation system. You're
also encouraged to use the grass roots site builder to build a mini site
for your own local football team or rugby club. |
Sports.com
www.sports.com |
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Covering
all of the world's sports in one place is a mammoth task, but this site
is making a brave stab at doing just that. It's certainly comprehensive,
with up-to-date coverage of the major sports from both sides of the Atlantic.
Live scores are clearly a speciality
and if you want to keep a tab on the scores in a number of different sports
at once, this is the place to come. Ultimately, though, the tone is a bit
drab and it can't help spreading itself too thinly. |
Clayshooting
www.clayshooting.co.uk |
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A neatly-designed
site that will tell you everything you need to know about clay pigeon shooting.
A well-written beginners guide is a useful introduction for those wanting
to take up the sport, detailing the equipment you'll need and the skills
to acquire.
There's also plenty for more
seasoned marksmen, including the 'Ask Angela' section - a sort of agony
aunt for the troubled shooter. The whole thing is nicely designed and has
a professional air, while remaining friendly. |
Gone
to the Dogs
www.thedogs.co.uk |
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If your
idea of a night at the dogs revolves around flat caps and steaming cups
of Bovril, maybe this excellently produced site will make you take a fresh
look at greyhound racing.
It combines stylish design
with reams of information. Directions and details of all the tracks in
the country will tell you where and when to go, while the beginners guide
to betting will put you in the know for when you get there. There's even
a section on how to adopt a retired greyhound. |
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