There are a lot of strange words and rules in the world of sports that most people don’t know. Even people who follow the rules all the time don’t always know the full letter of the law. One of these rules is about what to do if the third strike is dropped. So, in baseball, … Read more

In baseball, there are a lot of defensive statistics, but the error is the one that is used most often. On the surface, it seems clear when an error is used: when a player makes a mistake on defence, right? Well, it doesn’t always work out that way. So, in baseball, what is a mistake? … Read more

If you’ve ever seen basketball on TV, you know how rough it can get. A lot of the physical play is about jockeying for position, but there are some things that are considered to be fouls. I.e., touching a player while they are shooting or running through them to get to the basket. The second … Read more

People often say that baseball is a game for losers. Ted Williams, one of the best players of all time, even said that baseball might be the only thing where someone can succeed three out of ten times and still be considered successful. The other seven times, what happens? So, a putout happened to the … Read more

In football, penalties are often called, but pass interference is the most controversial and hard-to-understand one. Now that the rules have changed, referees are calling pass interference more than ever before, which is making coaches, players, fans, and NFL executives very angry. So, what is football pass interference? When a player gets in the way … Read more

Penalties and the different types of fouls are two of the most confusing parts of the game of soccer. If you’ve ever watched a soccer game, you’ve probably seen a player get a yellow or red card or take a penalty kick. But why are some fouls worse than others, and why are some of … Read more

You’ve probably seen this happen before in baseball: a batter does a bunt and gets thrown out at first base, but another runner moves up to the next base. Or, a batter hits a fly ball into the outfield that is caught, but it is far enough to bring a runner from third base home. … Read more

One of the most frustrating things to do in basketball is be the goalie. As a defender, a block that could have changed the game ends up giving the other team points. On offence, goaltending can also stop putback dunks that change the flow of the game. Goaltending happens when a player jumps at the … Read more

People who watch or play basketball will often hear teammates, coaches, and commentators talk about the “wing.” Some people automatically think of the “wing” as a player, while others think of it as a certain spot on the court. Don’t worry, we’ll clear up the confusion about this basketball term once and for all! So, … Read more

Hockey is a tough sport with even tougher fans, who often come from the same family. If your dad or mom likes hockey, you will too. That’s just how it works. The rough reputation and history of becoming a fan can sometimes discourage newcomers from learning the ins and outs, but we’re here to help … Read more