Cy Young – 511 wins. A pitcher would have to win 20 games a year for 25 seasons to do this… and he’d still be 11 short. And you have to do it for 25 years to catch Cy Young.
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Why Does Chess Have A Women’s Division?
Chess game is dominated by men players so gender-divided rankings and tournaments are there to encourage and promote chess amongst girls and women.
As there are very few female chess players in comparison to men, the said factors contribute to creating female role models, female champions, etc. It’s not meant to discriminate but to promote chess amongst girls, especially because it might be somewhat intimidating to enter a sport mostly dominated by men.
Why Is Victor Wembanyama The Greatest NBA Prospect Since LeBron James?
Victor Wembanyama is considered one of the most exciting basketball prospects in recent years, drawing comparisons to some of the greatest players in the game. There are several reasons why Wembanyama has generated significant buzz and high expectations. Here are a few key factors contributing to his hype:
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What Is The Referee Doing When He Grabs The Wrists Of A Fighter After They’ve Been Knocked Down?
First and foremost he is ensuring the fighter is lucid and responsive.
First thing he does is grab the gloves and wipe the knuckle area(s) on his shirt as they likely picked up some dirt/sand/debris from the ring floor.
He often requests the fighter tries to bring his hands up against resistance, expecting a decent push (if it is weak, he will end the fight).
He will instruct the fighter to bring his hands to the defensive position and reaffirm the fighter is lucid and in control.
How Good Are Bad NBA Players?
EXTREMELY good. I mean, like, amazing.
At our local LA Fitness, we are the “home gym” for a few NBA players during the off-season. Amare Stoudamire came in a couple times, and Mike Bibby was a semi-regular.
But, let’s talk about this guy.
Negele Knight. Unless you lived in Phoenix during the Tom Chambers-Kevin Johnson-Dan Majerle era, you have no clue who I’m talking about, which makes sense, because, in NBA terms…he wasn’t that good. He bounced around the league a bit and was never anything more than a backup point guard who played about 8 minutes a game.
What’s It Like To Get Laid Out In The NFL?
It was like being in a car accident. Everything was fast, then it was suddenly slow motion. I was running down on punt coverage against Dallas last season, like I’ve done a thousands times before. I pushed off on my blocker. I turned to my left. I saw a white jersey.
Car crash.
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Is Bo Jackson the Greatest Athlete To Ever Live Or Is He Overrated?
Before the hate mail comes in I’d first like to clarify that I greatly respect Bo Jackson and think he’s an incredible athlete. However, sometimes pure athleticism doesn’t directly translate on the field or in the stat sheet. I always enjoyed watching Jackson play and marveled at his strength and speed, but sometimes there’s more to becoming an all-around player at your sport.
Somewhere along the way Bo turned into a mythic hero, instead of simply a gifted athlete. ESPN went so far as to crown him with the Greatest Athlete of All Time award. Pretty surprising considering he only played 8 seasons in the MLB and 4 in the NFL.
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Do Pro Fighters Have To Register Their Hands As Weapons?
(photo by Detroit Golfer)
They don’t. The idea that professional boxers, or any other martial artists/combat athletes for that matter, are required to “register their hands as lethal weapons”, is a complete myth.
It’s a silly boast that some fighters use to exaggerate their own ability.
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What Exactly Do People Mean By “Spacing” In Basketball
Good floor spacing means those teams have shooters who can shoot the 3 very well forcing defenders to stick closer to them and further away from the paint/rim
It does not necessarily mean shooting above league average from three; volume is just as important as percentage. If a player shoots well from three but only manages 1-2 attempts per game despite being always wide open they are not a floor spacer.
Rajon Rondo is an example of this. Also doesn’t have to be restricted to 3PT shooting if it concerns big men; Nikola Jokic is a top notch floor spacer.
Good spacing makes it difficult for defenders to play help defense.
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Why Isn’t Grayson “The Professor” Boucher in the NBA?
Over the years, “the Professor” has gained a huge following on the internet due to his impressive ball handling and flashy moves. This has led many people to believe in the ridiculous assumption that he could make the NBA if he wanted to. In fact, I have seen videos where Grayson himself says that he could have made the NBA, but preferred street ball.
This is an absolute lie and anyone who believes that this man could make the NBA has absolutely no knowledge of the game. Grayson Boucher is 5′7; there have been only 9 players in NBA history 5′7 and under.
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