Category: Sports
March Madness Bracket Information
The following infographic from Bang the Book.com provides a break down of the march madness seeds verse other seeds for the upcoming NCAA mens college basketball tournament
Basketball Picks
The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship is a single elimination tournament performed each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship of the major college teams. The following infographic from Bang the Book.com provides some interesting statistics surrounding these tournaments.
Batter Up: The Fan’s Guide to Spring Training
The following infographic by Sports Management Degree Hub gets you all geared up and ready to know everything you need to know about spring training. It covers everything from where the teams play to new and upcoming prospects to watch. Also covered is history on spring training and some information about the stadiums spring training games are played in.
The Engineering of the Olympics
The Olympics is the most watched and most expensive sport event in the world, drawing in billions of users and spectators alike. Has anyone ever stopped to think about the Olympic venues themselves? Years of planning and construction are needed to reach the perfection required by the Olympic Committee and very few stop to think about the great feats of engineering that occur to make it all happen.
Cycling Accident Stats
There are some surprising stats around cycling accidents, for example, did you know that 4 out of 5 cyclist casualties are male? National Accident Helpline created this infographic after noticing a significant increase in cyclists contacting them after being injured in a road accident.
NFL: The Twitter Connection
Until the advent of social sites like Twitter, club managers would make statements on behalf of their players. Today it is possible to have instant access to every player’s views of events both on and off the pitch. This infographic from clickitticket.com examines how their reputations stack up.
23 Things About #23 (Michael Jordan)
This last Sunday, Michael Jordan turned the big 5-0. In honor of this milestone birthday, the infographic below from top10onlinecolleges.org takes a look at 23 interesting facts about his life. Check it out to learn more.
Real Madrid vs Manchester United – Head to Head
Ever wondered who has scored the most goals against Real Madrid for Manchester United, or how the two teams have performed in previous meetings? To see who is most likely to be victorious in this match up, Kitbag has gone back through the archives to put together this helpful infographic to show how the teams compare head to head.
The Race to Work
Cars aren’t at their best in snowy conditions, especially compared to winter sports athletes. Find out the average speed of nine snow sport athletes, and who would win if they raced you on your morning commute in the following infographic from Nationwide Insurance.
New Orleans Superdome’s Greatest Super Bowl Moments
The Superdome is hosting its seventh Super Bowl Sunday, more than any other stadium. It ushered in an era of primetime Super Bowls. It introduced the world to The Fridge. It was where Brett Favre solidified his iconic status. And it’s where the Patriots stunned the Rams.This Sunday it hosts the Ravens and the 49ers, in what will surely add to the facility’s lore. Check out CBS Sports interactive graphic of various moments throughout Superdome history.
A Brief History of Football
Football has been played in forms since around 2,000 BC. In 1845 the first rules were drawn up by pupils at Rugby School, beginning the split away from football towards a more full contact sport. Australia, Canada and America then set down their own rules, and a third sport emerged from those early beginnings. Explore the history of this great sport in the following infographic by monsterbet.co.uk.
The Running Boom
When the U.S. won their first ever gold medal in the marathon in 1972 it sparked a huge revival for the sport of running. The competitive road race has seen a 170% increase in participation since 1991 as more people take part in more events. Fasten your running shoes and race down the page with as RunningShoes.com takes a look at the lighter side of this growing sport.
Super Bowl Past & Present
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, emaint.com shares the following infographic which looks at the history of the Super Bowl. This is history that every football fan should know. Make sure to memorize some of these facts and quiz your friends during the big game.
Hydration Guide – Sports and Rehydration
The following infographic by MotocrossGear.com is a complete visual guide to hydration for athletes. Within you will learn what various types of drinks do to rehydrate you.
