Athletics, Sports &
Hobbies

Page Updated June 2022 .

Aircraft Spotting Plane/Aircraft spotting is a great way to learn about and enjoy the aviation industry and the aircraft and airlines within it.

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League  In 1943 American men were serving in the armed forces during the second world war. It was late in 1942 when Mr. Wrigley helped develop the idea of women playing professional baseball. Find out more here.

American Body Building's Library of Articles  Includes articles on beginning bodybuilding, nutrition advice for packing on muscle and more.

Archery: World Archery  This site introduces this ancient sport. World Archery is the international governing body for the sport of archery.

Babe Ruth  Photos, stats, a biography and more.

Backcheck: USA Hockey for Kids  USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America; helps young people become leaders, even Olympic heroes; and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love of the sport.

Baseball Almanac  Everything you want to know about baseball.

Baseball Statistics Glossary  The complete source for current and historical baseball players, teams, scores and leaders.

Basketball Hall of Fame  Chronicles the game from the beginning. Visit the playground for a game of basketball free throws, or answer some trivia questions.

Figure Skater's Home Page  Learn the basics of figure skating, the technical specifications, competitions and more. From USA Figureskating.

Iditarod Dog Sled Race  Read and learn about the famous race to Nome in Alaska!

Le Tour de France  This is the official site for the famous event. In English & French.

Little League Official site.

NASA Night Sky Network The Night Sky Network is a community of more than 450 astronomy clubs across the U.S. that share their time and telescopes to engage the public with unique astronomy experiences. The ASP provides training and materials to enhance clubs outreach activities, and inspires more than four million people through their participation in 30,000+ plus events.

National Amateur Baseball Federation  The National Amateur Baseball Federation's website provides news, articles, rules and more for amateur baseball teams. Also, find results of the latest tournaments.

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum  The official site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Includes online exhibits on Women in Baseball and a History of the World Series. All the inductees are listed by name, year of induction and voting percentages.

New York City Marathon  Find out why over 30,000 people enter this race every year.

Olympic Gymnastics  Official Site. Discover the sport through its competition format, equipment, glossary and history.

Pick A Trail  Developed by the Wilderness Society, the Pick a Trail Web site offers general information about backpacking and hiking in the United States and different trails in other countries, such as the United Kingdom.

Racewalk.com  Racewalk.com provides all the information you need to start and improve your walking program and increase your awareness of other events in the walking community.

Rules Of Sport At rulesofsport.com our goal is simple - to explain the basic rules of various sports in a simple, easy to understand way. This site is for anyone who wants to learn about a new sport, brush up on some rules, or even settle an argument. Covers sports A to Z, Olympic Summer-Winter Sports, and other Weird Sports. Some advertising.

Runner's World  Nutrition advice, ailments, articles from previous issues and a calendar of races.

The Baseball Scorecard  If you're interested in learning to score a baseball game, this is a good place to start. Within this site, you will find a "Keeping Score" tutorial, a glossary, links to other scoring resources on the web and a discussion area. From WIKI How.

The USTA Tennis Asociation  How do you play tennis? Find out here!

The Science of Cycling  Investigate the science behind the wheel, drives and gears, frames and materials, braking and steering, aerodynamics and human power.

The Science of Hockey  Research the science behind the ice, skating, hockey gear, saves, shooting, checking and fitness.

Top North American Athletes of the Century  From ESPN, biographies of their choices for the best 100 athletes of the 20th century.

U.S. Soccer Federation  Visit this large, official site of the U.S. Soccer Federation for news and articles about players, coaches and referees.

United States Fencing Association  Enormous amount of information on a sport that is not as well known as some of the highly popular professional sports. Easily navigated.

USA Archery  Official Web site of the United States archery team.

USA Badminton  The official USA Olympic site.

USA Basketball  From USA Basketball, "a non-profit organization and the national governing body for men's and women's basketball in the United States."

USA Swimming  Online magazine for US swimming. Includes events, results, the latest news, programs and services, and much more.

USATF  Learn and read about USA Track and Field.

Varsity.com Cheerleading and Dance  Online magazines. Choose the cheerleading or dance version of it.

What Is Ham Radio Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame  Find out how women's basketball has gone from peach baskets and long skirts to the WNBA. You can also learn how to visit this Knoxville museum and see who's an inductee.

Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)  Everybody knows the NBA, but do you know about the WNBA?