Sports Anthems

In between plays and during a timeout or with a score of some kind, stadiums who host sporting events have longed turned to popular music to get the crowd energized or to celebrate for the home team. Some players even have specific songs that are played when they make an appearance or great play. Music also provides an interlude and break from a baseball game when a stadium usually plays “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” for the seventh inning stretch. Let’s explore some of the more popular “energy songs” and anthems that are part of the sports landscape.


The group “Steam” has a song that is played at many sporting events usually when the home team has secured a victory or if a player gets tossed from the game. The taunting “Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye” adds insult to injury for the losing team. The song, officially named “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” was released in 1969 and spent two weeks at the number one position on the American Billboard top 40. Unfortunately, this is the only hit Steam could muster.


Glam-rocker Gary Glitter’s instrumental part of “Rock And Roll Part 2″ has become a national sports anthem and is sometimes referred to as the “Hey Song” because the word fits so conveniently into the beat. A snippet of the song could be heard all across the land during timeouts or scores and as a rallying cheer. But the NFL has banned stadiums from playing the song because of Gary Glitter’s arrest and conviction of child molestation in Vietnam, forcing many teams to find a suitable substitute.


Freddie Mercury and Queen actually have three songs that I have heard. The boastful “We Are The Champions” is played appropriately at championship ceremonies or to taunt an opposing team. “We Will Rock You” is a superb song snippet that instigates crowd reaction and participation and “Another Bites The Dust” has been played after an opposing player has struck out or been tossed from the game.


The ever popular “Bang On The Drum All Day,” by Todd Rundgren, is a song I have heard at Lambeau Field, home of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. The Packers use an instrumental snippet of the song when a Packer scores a touchdown and performs the “Lambeau Leap” in celebration.


The Rolling Stones have also chipped in and provide a rallying call for teams with the song “Start Me Up,” usually played right before kickoffs. Other popular song snippets that you can hear played at sports venues are the Romantic’s infectious“What I Like About You,” “Unbelievable” by EMF and “Takin’ Care Of Business” by arena rockers Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO).


I am not sure that the writers of these songs had this in mind when they composed the songs, but an infectious beat and a rousing snippet are sometimes all that is needed to energize a crowd and get them more interested in a sporting event. This is a union that will go on forever.

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Sports Anthems

In between plays and during a timeout or with a score of some kind, stadiums who host sporting events have longed turned to popular music to get the crowd energized or to celebrate for the home team. Some players even have specific songs that are played when they make an appearance or great play. Music also provides an interlude and break from a baseball game when a stadium usually plays “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” for the seventh inning stretch. Let’s explore some of the more popular “energy songs” and anthems that are part of the sports landscape.

The group “Steam” has a song that is played at many sporting events usually when the home team has secured a victory or if a player gets tossed from the game. The taunting “Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye” adds insult to injury for the losing team. The song, officially named “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” was released in 1969 and spent two weeks at the number one position on the American Billboard top 40. Unfortunately, this is the only hit Steam could muster.

Glam-rocker Gary Glitter’s instrumental part of “Rock And Roll Part 2″ has become a national sports anthem and is sometimes referred to as the “Hey Song” because the word fits so conveniently into the beat. A snippet of the song could be heard all across the land during timeouts or scores and as a rallying cheer. But the NFL has banned stadiums from playing the song because of Gary Glitter’s arrest and conviction of child molestation in Vietnam, forcing many teams to find a suitable substitute.

Freddie Mercury and Queen actually have three songs that I have heard. The boastful “We Are The Champions” is played appropriately at championship ceremonies or to taunt an opposing team. “We Will Rock You” is a superb song snippet that instigates crowd reaction and participation and “Another Bites The Dust” has been played after an opposing player has struck out or been tossed from the game.

The ever popular “Bang On The Drum All Day,” by Todd Rundgren, is a song I have heard at Lambeau Field, home of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. The Packers use an instrumental snippet of the song when a Packer scores a touchdown and performs the “Lambeau Leap” in celebration.

The Rolling Stones have also chipped in and provide a rallying call for teams with the song “Start Me Up,” usually played right before kickoffs. Other popular song snippets that you can hear played at sports venues are the Romantic’s infectious“What I Like About You,” “Unbelievable” by EMF and “Takin’ Care Of Business” by arena rockers Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO).

I am not sure that the writers of these songs had this in mind when they composed the songs, but an infectious beat and a rousing snippet are sometimes all that is needed to energize a crowd and get them more interested in a sporting event. This is a union that will go on forever.

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Sports Is Fun

A lot of people just want to have a sense of happiness. For example, a runner enjoys his running world. He talked about a wonderful spring morning. He said that he not at all thought that the avenue is so beautiful. The street is so light and there are no pedestrians at all. The New York Public Library has been cleaned newly. The great cathedral stands in the morning light looking like a great man in March. This is not only a kind of great and big story, and it is one of the high tides in his visit as well. He feels physical happy in jogging. A young runner has the same feeling with the others. She told us that jogging is not dull at all, and it is a kind of easy and funny event. During jogging, we can imagine that we are in the mountains range, trees and in the brush encirclement canyon. Jogging in the snow weather is a wonderful thing. You can jog in different fields. There has fresh air and easy traffic. It is impossible to feel bored in this kind of situation. Jogging in the sunshine is a mysterious thing. While the sun shines forth with all its strength, you will feel warm and happy. You returned to the normal breathing again, and the whole body has felt comfortable. That is really a great thing. One day I met a jogger and I made a research about him. I wanted to know if he didn’t start running. He realized that there was a world-shaking revolution. He made a conclusion about his running life. Due to jogging, he has a fun and happy life. The first bird in the spring, the singing cardinals in the snow and the fragrance in the early morning are beautiful and enjoyable. If there is no running sport, he learned much about the life and the nature. On account of running, the life has become so rich and varied. Jogging is a good way to obtain nice things.
If we want to run we have to sink in greater things. We know the meaning of jogging in a well-known book. It told us that the charming of religion and the mass of movements rest with the oblivion skills. During jogging we could see things in our own view and make a great contribution to the world in our way. Running is a tension movement in mental aspect. Therefore, we should throw out self-consciousness and pay more attention to running. A famous mental doctor did a study about the inherently beneficial effects of jogging at the University of Chicago. He made a conclusion that whenever we participate in such movement, we have a sense of floating. Due to the definition of this term, it is regarded as the heaven sports. In the running, we effusive submerged in the things we do. People lost his own sense of himself and time. And running enhances the consciousness of the movements he engaged in. The people who stay in the floating condition will find some changes in his body and mind. Firstly, the degree of concentration has increased greatly. And then his reaction ability improved largely. This kind of floating situation is a ordinary thing in the running experienced. Thus, in running we can find many interesting and magical things. We can make our life become more good-looking by our own hands.

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Sports Cabriolet

The sports cabriolet represents the evolution of freedom, taking the quintessential joy of cruising with the top down to the next level. Dynamic, masterful and picture-perfect, these soft-top sport cars combine excellent comfort and practical versatility with a refined sporty personality and explosive power.

The most innovative luxury convertibles have evolved into soft-top sports cars, able to deliver an all-round driving thrill and the open-top motoring only dreamed of by sports convertible enthusiasts. Refined to be elegant yet playful, it equally conveys the idea that serious fun does not exclude serious performance.

Unrestrained power

Fuel-injected turbo-charged engines provide a powerful drive that can be felt as soon as the vehicle accelerates. Power is delivered evenly and smoothly, with no loss of exhilarating acceleration, proving a luxury convertible can deliver both style and substance.

The combination of petrol direct injection with turbo charging provides more pulling power from less fuel. This impressive traction and reserve power coupled with refined running and efficiency make it a far more economical drive while still delivering high torque, swift acceleration and explosive power.

Sports innovation

An overall superior driving experience is what to expect from a sports convertible. Incorporating a range of innovative driving technologies which bring an increase in power and handling, the luxury convertible provides a sharper drive and the all-round performance of a custom tuned sports car.

The innovative gearbox design provides faster gear shifts and sportier driving by combining the sporty characteristics of a manual gearbox with the advantages of an automatic. Gear-changes are performed easily with no delay and, depending on the driver’s preference, the dual clutch gearbox may shift gears to fully automatic or manual mode using the gearshift paddles on the steering wheel.

For absolute mastery of driving dynamics, sports cabriolets have an innovative driving dynamics system which allows drivers to adjust the characteristics of their luxury convertible which determine the quality of the driving experience. The engine, transmission, steering, shock absorbers and the sport differential can be adjusted to individual vehicle configuration preferences at any time. The result is a custom tuned vehicle which ranges from outstandingly comfortable to intensely sporty at the push of a button.

Elegantly efficient

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced via a start-stop system which switches off the engine when the car is stationary and starting it again when the accelerator is pressed.

A driver information system brings together a wide range of individual displays with an integrated efficiency program which can provide an overview of consumption data and provide fuel-saving suggestions for ultra-economical driving.

Further fuel is saved with the energy recovery system which can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy while the car is coasting or being braked.

Engineering progress and automotive innovation have created a convertible sports car which delivers the sharp handling and impressive power of high-performance hard tops, while maintaining a unique sense of luxurious style. The result is a vehicle that is the envy of all previous generations and a true evolution of open top motoring freedom.

Audi South Africa continues their tradition of automotive innovation in the luxury convertible arena. Test drive an Audi today and experience the evolution of freedom and superior performance of the Sports Cabriolet.

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Recent sports news

The recent sports news in India is very varied and interesting. This month is witnessing the on-going Tri-series between India, Australia and Sri Lanka. Football in India will witness the I-League Championship where all national teams will compete against each other to attain the position. In Boxing, the 49kg weight category Indian boxer, Laishram Devendro Singh played at the international Boxing Tournament in Kazakhstan starting last week.

Wrestling is also set to view the Grand Prix, which will be the first time in India. Also, Golf will soon witness the SAIL Open in New Delhi. In Archery, India won gold, silver and bronze in different sub sections in the Asian Grand Prix Archery tournament and Mawana Sugar hosted a recent marathon in New Delhi.

The tri series is rocking the sports news these days, after Ponting’s deplorable condition in the series and Tendulkar’s another try to fix his 100. The series seem to be taking a whole new shape. Another major sport that is doing rounds in the recent sports news quota is that of Hockey, which is fighting like a tiger in the Olympics qualifiers. The team after beating the Singaporeans badly and Italy is all set to take over France in a killer mode.

Football is also going to view the I- League which kick starts on 24th march at 1 pm and will go on for a while, also the AFC Challenge which jump starts on the 8th of March is more of a social sports, but of course sports news it is. In terms of Boxing, the Indian team had left for Kazakhstan for their first international tour of the year which went on till the 18th of Feb, 2012.

Wrestling is going to witness the Grand Prix for the first time in India. The Indian Sports news fraternity is all exited for the same. Last but not the least, Golf’s SAIL Open kick starts on the 22nd of Feb and the bad blood cricket is also back, IPL kick starts in April to paint the town red.

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Krabi Sports

The province of Krabi in southern Thailand is well known for its spectacular diving and superior rock climbing opportunities, but sports enthusiasts have a whole host of other activities to choose from on a holiday in Krabi.

On Land

Famous in particular for its crystal clear waters, you should not, however, overlook the sports activities that can be enjoyed on Krabi’s dramatic landscape of limestone cliffs and verdant rainforests.

Golf

Those who enjoy a quiet round of golf can visit Krabi’s conveniently located Golf Course in Neua Klong. Golf is a popular sport with the many expats living in Krabi, and provides a welcome break for tourists who want a change of scenery and some gentle exercise, away from the crowded beaches of Ao Nang and other Krabi resorts. There is also a driving range for a chance to practice your swing in Krabi Town and golfers who want to take the sport to another level, can make the two hour drive to the world class golf course in Phuket.

Trekking

The lush rainforests in Krabi offer the perfect environment for a leisurely stroll or a more energetic walk, as the tree canopy provides much needed shade and there are many natural swimming holes in which to cool off. The National Park in Huay Toh has some superb trails that take in tropical birds and picturesque waterfalls, while there is an abundance of exciting hiking routes in Khao Phra-Bang Khram nature reserve, Tharnbok Khoranee National Park and down by the beautiful Tha Pom mangrove river.

Fitness

If you enjoy a vigorous jog along the picture perfect beaches of Krabi, then you may also want to make use of the fantastic sport and fitness facilities available in most of the quality Krabi hotels and resorts. Many of the mid-range and top-end hotels include amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, gyms and spa and fitness centres where you can relax with a traditional Thai massage after all that exertion! If you are staying in budget accommodation, try out the public gyms in Krabi Town and Ao Nang.

Rock Climbing

Rock climbers flock from around the world to test their nerves on the challenging cliffs that make up the iconic Krabi landscape. There are several rock climbing schools in Krabi, that offer courses catering from beginners to the experienced climber. You can also rent climbing equipment and a qualified guide to accompany to get the most out of your climbing expedition.

Water Sports

Diving and Snorkeling

Krabi’s diverse marine environment draws both divers and snorkelers from all over the world. They are keen to explore the famously clear and shallow waters simply brimming with sea life and flourishing coral reefs. There are more than 40 scuba diving schools in Krabi, offering courses at all levels and you can even take a four day PADI Open Water Diver course during your stay.

Divers and snorkelers can expect to catch glimpses of whale and leopard sharks, turtles and dolphins, along with a staggering variety of colourful tropical fish.

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking is the ideal way to explore the stunning tropical islands that Krabi is renowned for. Opting for a kayaking tour from one of the many companies that offer this service, is the easiest way to visit the intriguing sea caves and hidden lagoons that dot the Krabi coastline.

Fishing

Nothing beats the thrill of catching a giant snapper on the glorious waters of the Andaman sea! Take a day excursion which includes a personal guide who can take you to the best fishing spots in Krabi, or charter your own private boat. Because the waters of the Andaman are literally teeming with fish, a catch is almost certain. Once back on the dry land of your Krabi beach resort, you can amaze friends with your trophy fish or stories of the ‘one that got away’!

Spectator Sports

The people of Krabi are passionate about Thai Boxing and Takraw (a bit like beach volleyball, but played with the feet). Find out what all the fuss is about and go and watch a competition – these exciting spectator sports will be the icing on the cake of your Krabi holiday!

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Winter Sports

One of the misunderstandings is that long-distance running can replace warm-up activities. Because of the stimulation of human exposure to cold air in winter, muscles, joint tissue activities are low; the flexibility of ligaments and stretching will also be significantly reduced. Without adequate warm-up activities, it is likely to cause muscle strain. It is not the whole story that if one wants to get a warm-up just through the method of running. There is the second myth, which is about clothes matters, or we can say, light clothes are not equal to speed. The body is under the condition of room temperature before sports, if you take off too many clothes, the cold air will do harm to lungs and bronchi as well as put negative stimulus on the stomach. The most serious thing is that it can easily lead to disease.

There is a third myth, which is about whether exercise can better exercise your body or not. There are strict demanding of body flexibility and strength for Vigorous exercise and combat sports. Body in winter is a litter stiff, if you carry out vigorous exercise, it is prone to hurt. The fourth misunderstanding is that the sooner the morning exercise is, the better the effect will be. It is easy to come up with the phenomenon of inversion layer actually and it is not good for all kinds of harmful gases and dust to diffuse. Especially in the air before sunrise, a lot of impurities and germs exist. In this movement in the air for a long time, chronic respiratory diseases can be caused. Furthermore, cardiovascular function in six o’clock is worse, if there is cardiovascular disease, it will be easy-to-onset.

There is a fifth myth of winter sports, which is in order to run, snow and shine should be broken. There are fogs in winter mornings, now and then and the air is seriously polluted. You will suffer from the  North Face Denali Jacket Womens large number of dust, the pathogenic microorganisms if you go out and take exercise at this occasion, which will let your lungs inhale some harmful substances, also lead to chest tightness, difficulty breathing, serious can cause rhinitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, conjunctivitis and even cause disease, cardiovascular disease. So we can draw a conclusion that it will be better to run in a pleasant weather. If air pollution index is high, it is not suitable for outdoor exercise.

The sixth error is that it would be better if we do exercise indoors rather than outdoors in winter. In fact, people accustomed to close windows and doors in winter, but indoor air pollution is often heavy, it is not suitable for exercising, although the warm temperature indoors. The body will be constantly stimulated by the cold air if we do physical exercise outdoors; it also can enhance the body resistance. In addition, the sunlight has disinfection effect to human body, still can promote body on the absorption of calcium, phosphorus. If the weather is not bad, pollution is not bad, it will be good for growing young soldiers to do exercise out of the room. The seventh misunderstanding is that physical exercise must be fast. In fact, the human body’s muscle fiber is fragile; the bone density is also low in winter. Too much exercise can cause muscle strain and bone fiber fracture. The worst case may cause chronic muscle damage and even fracture.
 

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Sports Bikes

The craze of sports bikes is a common feature amongst the sports loving societies around the world. In addition, if the sports buff is a part of the swish set, you can expect your favorite sports bike model in or around his residence. Some of the latest favorites in the league of high-end sports bikes include Buell 1125CR, Yamaha FJR 1300A and Ducati 1198. These models have created a reputation of being style icons besides masterpiece examples of engineering. Many of the sports bikes in the US market today include legendary brands such as Harley Davidson. Although they had been known for choppers and other cruise bike models, improvisations on, the similar look has given rise to supremely stylish models such as H-D Road Glide and HD Sportster. Whether you want to rent them or purchase, these bikes are just ready for ripping the roads under your body pumping with adrenalin.

Europe has always remained one of the most efficient sources of well-engineered vehicles. European sports bikes have recently gained focus in Denmark. Most of them have a similar get up, which includes a 300kg mass, five speed transmission and advanced wheel balance distribution. Although the Danish sports bikes are available in a narrow variation of colors, mostly in silver and yellow, they can be one of the best purchases, given the cutting edge durability and engine power of the vehicles. Lauge Jenson is one of the popular names that have been circulating amongst the sports bike magazines off-late. As the European counterparts make great success in various world markets, the American based

Although sports bikes are known to be typically expensive, one has the option of converting a cheaper bike at workshops. Depending on the way you would like to customize your bike, charges would vary, but that also depends on the brand value of a workshop. When a bike owner wants to change the look of his bike, very often the look of the original brand is meant to be scrapped. However, if you already have one of the leading sports bike models, you may need minor customization, at typically low prices. Changing the look of an ordinary bike and tweaking its power is not rocket science and would not cost as much had not there been a high demand for it. A large part of the work that goes behind in customizing bikes come typically from stand alone services, which may not have any direct brand association.

Maryland in the United States has always been popular as the seat of handmade Fischer Sports Bikes. Only a few connoisseurs talk about it as a popular place. Most bike lovers in the US are inclined towards the track winners, for which a human rider has to play more than 80 percent of the role in ensuring the win. Fischer Sports bikes have had their share of success in the market, which however, may not be as successful as companies like Ducati, BMW and Suzuki may. Exploring the impressive sports bike market across brands and countries can help before purchasing your ‘favorite’ model.

Sports Fitness

When you hear sports fitness, what is the first thing that you think of? Improving or maintaining fitness by playing a sport is sports fitness. Sports usually include some very strenuous physical activity that is very good for you fitness level. Playing sports can get you fit and it will help you to become more coordinated and can help you to develop some useful skills.

Like traditional exercises, sports fitness can burn fat and build lean muscle. Staying in shape will help you to perform better in your sport of choice, which is a great motivator to stay in shape. In sports, people should learn how to value their health. Otherwise, they can never endure the kind of energy that is required when playing sports activities. These three tips below will help you to stay healthy and in shape as you play your favorite sport.

1. Drinks lots of water

Without exercising you cannot go more than a few days without water, but with exercise, you need even more water. Water is, indeed, the most important element needed by the body. Excessive perspiration, without any means of replenishing the lost fluids will result to serious health problems, and even death. Therefore, for people who are into strenuous exercises and trainings, it is best to always drink lots of water.

2. Calcium intake

Calcium needs to be a main component of your diet if you want to be fit and healthy. This is to provide stronger bones to the body. Since the body is more exposed to greater physical activities, it is important to have stronger bones in order to avoid fractures or certain bone diseases like Osteoporosis. Calcium can be found in different vitamin and mineral supplements.

They are also abundant in foods like sardines, tofu, dairy products, etc.

3. Warm up before you exercise

Warming up will help you to keep from getting injured. Hence, before playing the sports that you have always love, it is best to do some warm-up exercises first. Indeed, engaging into sports activities is one great way of being physically fit. The best thing about it is that in sports, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.

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