Description : What's the closest summer sport to ice hockey?
Last Answer : Counterstrike Source?
Description : Why isn’t 6v6 team volleyball as popular in the US as sports like basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.?
Last Answer : There is not a lot of movement compared to sports like hand-egg, basket ball, or base ball, with players mostly standing or shuffling around, instead of running around like headless chicken, and they do ... field, which means you can not build giant arenas around it, making it feel less grand .
Description : Are hockey and baseball the only sports in which the spectators can keep the ball/puck if shot out of bounds?
Last Answer : I don’t know what the chances are of a tennis ball landing in the audience, but I would think that people could keep these. They go thorough a lot of tennis balls in a match.
Description : Has a NHL hockey game ever run out of pucks?
Last Answer : Same question for baseball – do they ever run out of baseballs during a game? Quick No.
Description : In the National Hockey League (NHL) can you get a penalty for roughing a teammate?
Last Answer : It would not make sense. It would be like penalizing a player for tying a hand behind their back. The referee is not going to penalize a player for giving the team a disadvantage. It is up to the coaching staff of the player’s team to determine how the player should be disciplined.
Description : Are hockey and baseball the only sports where the spectators can keep the puck/baseball?
Last Answer : Maybe table tennis. But I doubt spectators would care enough to want one of those.
Description : Hockey question; when a player scores - why is he immediately removed from the ice?
Last Answer : To check for unobstructed clefts.
Description : I'm watching the Habs play the Pens right now (Go Habs!); who started the Hockey Playoff beard and when did it start?
Last Answer : It’s up for debate but it really started with the 1980 Islanders from what I know. (Lifelong hockey player and fan)
Description : Should Canadian Women's Hockey team be banned from Closing Ceremonies?
Last Answer : Let’s amputate their feet at the ankles, too. Jeez, give a kid a break.
Description : How many Olympics medal have been won by Indian hockey team? (a) 11 (b) 13 (c) 10 (d) 18
Last Answer : (a) 11
Description : Suresh Kalmadi was elected unopposed as the President of the Asian ______ Association for a third term at Guangzhou, China recently. a. Basketball b. Hockey c. Weightlifting d. Athletics e. Shooting
Last Answer : d. Athletics
Description : Who was appointed as the new captain of the 21-member Indian Hockey team for the FIH Men's Champions Challenge tournament in Salta, Argentina from December 6 to 13? a. Tushar Khandekar b. Dilip Tirkey c. Arjun Halappa d. Rajpal Singh e. Dhanraj Pillai
Last Answer : d. Rajpal Singh
Description : . China beat India in the final to win the Asia Cup Hockey Championship for Women in Bangkok recently. Which Indian player was declared the player of the tournament? a. Suraj Lata Devi b. Subhadra Pradhan c. Mamta Kharab d. Madhu Yadav e. S. Omana Kumari
Last Answer : b. Subhadra Pradhan
Description : What's with NFL football players saying "the" before their university name?
Last Answer : It seems like players do it in states with multiple state named universities. Like Ohio (Ohio University and Ohio State University), they say it in Washington as well (THE Washington State University, or ... of Washington). Implying it is the only Ohio, WA, etc, university that matters. :)
Description : What's up with those necklaces that baseball players wear?
Last Answer : Most of them wear large gold chains. (Sort of like mine is bigger than yours—contract I mean, of course).
Description : Do referees get mad when the players toss the ball/puck away?
Last Answer : I don“t think the refs care, but the owners get pissed!!! On some teams the players can receive a hefty fine for tossing a ball into the crowd. Those balls cost money & the owners don’t want to buy more…cuts into their profit margin!!!
Description : In basketball, who are the "wing" players?
Last Answer : The ones going down the sides, as opposed to the center, who is usually doing a straight shot. The wings usually stay outside the key on the right and left and get passes from the center or each other, and try and shoot a basket.
Description : Why does it seem to be that the NFL, and the NBA are loaded up with depraved losers, but PGA and MLB players seem to be fairly squared away?
Last Answer : Because the blacks play in those sports.. That is what you want to hear. Right?
Description : Do pro sports players ever wear watches?
Last Answer : Not while playing. They could be broken and cause injury.
Description : Should NCAA players be allowed to unionize?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, they should. And the NCAA should be broken up from its monopolistic restraint of trade practices. Collegiate sports are big business, time to recognize the athletes are employees and work rules should apply.
Description : Are the players in Lingerie Football chosen for their appearance or playing ability?
Last Answer : Looking…just looking at the photo right now….and…and would have to say…appearability?
Description : Do you think sports leagues care very much about what fans think when they are in negotiations with the players?
Last Answer : answer:@wundayatta: “What will people do if they don’t have their team to cheer for?” Hopefully something meaningful.
Description : What is the significance of a "franchise tag" on NFL players?
Last Answer : answer:A quick summary as I understand it - Each team can franchise one player per year (usually a free agent, I don't know why you would use it on anyone else) - that player can't leave ... - the team and player can still negotiate a new deal while someone is franchised The wiki has more.
Description : Blake Griffin is the new basketball idol for kids growing up wanting to play basketball. To the basketball players out there, who was your idol growing up?
Last Answer : Wayne Gretzky
Description : How do football players or teams decide on the type of facemask on their helmets?
Last Answer : answer:I don't know about the situation in football, but hockey players are free to choose their own type of helmet. As long as it fits regulations, they decide whether they want to wear a visor ... . Player currently plays for the UFL's Hartford Colonials-the 1-bar facemask is legal in that league.
Description : Is there a way to see any NFL player's fantasy points?
Last Answer : I’m not sure if its College or NFL your talking about, but I would try visting nlf.com or ncaa.com, and do some searching around to see if you could find it.
Description : Why don't female tennis players wear shorts instead of skirts?
Last Answer : They can if they wish. The Women’s Tennis Association Tour rulebook states only that players “will be expected to dress and present themselves in a professional manner.”
Description : Why do baseball players throw their helmet toward home plate after a game-winning home run?
Last Answer : testosterone…....just like spikin that dang football
Description : What kind(s) of undies do female softball players wear?
Last Answer : answer:This link will provide a good answer. http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/womens/sports/softball/apparel/underwear-and-socks
Description : Why does it seem only MLB players wear the Phiton necklaces?
Last Answer : It could have something to do with not being allowed to wear jewelry in certain sports. I know that there are a lot of golfers who wear phiten and trion-z bracelets while golfing.
Description : Do college and pro male basketball players shave their armpits?
Last Answer : (Note to self: Buy stock in razor and depilation cos.)
Description : What are those little armbands NFL players wear?
Last Answer : From what I understand, they are designed to give additional support to the muscle group above the band both for additional strength and helping protect from pulled or torn muscles. But, what do I know?
Description : Why are there no FEMALE players in MLB?
Last Answer : Because they can’t compete against the men. It’s a demanding sport and it takes speed and upper body strength. Batting especially.
Description : Does anyone happens to know what is the name of the song that was playing on the all-stars NBA game when the players were being presented?
Last Answer : Was that when they had the 2 female DJs spinning some old-school tracks? I knew the songs when I heard them, but I can't recall what they were 2 weeks later (I'm old what can I say?) ... other description (like how many minutes into the video the track starts). Somehow we'll figure it out for you.
Last Answer : Osman Khwaja is a Muslim player
Last Answer : Hurricane England players
Description : What year did the Munich air disaster take place, which killed 8 Manchester United players?
Last Answer : 1958
Description : Why do hockey players in the NHL switch players in faceoffs ?
Last Answer : Because the ref has seen one or the other encroaching (illegally) and he doesn’t trust the players to not do it again. The ref is suppose to have clean ice to drop the puck, and if one of the players is encroaching on the clean ice, he can ask them to move. Basically the player(s) are misbehaving.
Description : Shouldn't hockey players have to score goals before they fight?
Last Answer : 6 scratch that…7 now 8 now
Description : What do the letters "C" and "A" mean on the hockey jersey of some players?
Last Answer : C = Captain. A = Assistant (or Alternate) Captain
Description : Q: How many players are there in an ice hockey team? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : 6 players ..
Description : How many players are there in each team in hockey game -General Knowledge
Last Answer : 11 (Eleven) Players [Feild hockey] There are 6 players to each side, one of which is the goalie. The goalie can be pulled for an extra player. Hockey teams usually consist of 4 lines, totally to 20 players.
Description : What are the names of the Jewish hockey players in NHL?
Last Answer : Shneider and Calamari were Jewish NHL players.
Description : I have an older table top hockey game with extended control arms that contro the hockey figures. The brand on the side of the table is Spartan Sports. One of the hickey players sticks broke off. I would like to replace all of the figures.?
Last Answer : You might try Craigslist to see if you can find another hockey game like the one you have - they probably dont make parts for it any more. Spartan Sports has a web site for such accessories. ... adds, and find someone locally who may give you parts or sell a damaged table with replacement parts.
Description : How many players are on the ice in hockey?
Last Answer : 123
Description : How many players are there in Roller Hockey Team?
Last Answer : Ans. 10 players.
Description : How many players play roller hockey at a time?
Last Answer : Ans. 5 players.
Description : Was it just the non-hockey fans that were surprised that a hockey player loses 7 teeth and comes back in the same game?
Last Answer : No, I’m surprised. Talk about dedication! I’d be done with hockey forever.
Description : Why is the national anthem always performed at American sporting events?
Last Answer : My best guess is to say this is important, we take this game seriously or this is what freedom is to us or it is to remind people that Americans are being judged so be on your best ... everyone's face for example I can recite the lords oath even though I'm not an practicing Catholic anymore.