DICK VITALE

It's March Madness, and basketball junkie/announcer Dick Vitale is synonymous with this time of year in college hoops.  Take the time to read this great article on "Dickie V" linked here

JIM CREWS AND THE ST. LOUIS BILLIKENS

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The Sporting News recently named its 2012-13 NCAA men's basketball coach of the year:  Jim Crews.  Check out this cool story about Jim Crews and his St. Louis Billikens here

THE PROCESS IS WHAT COUNTS

Fall in love with the process:  link

DOES EARLY SPECIALIZATION IN SPORTS HELP?

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The issue of specialization in sports at an early age is a hot topic in athletics in America.  To read more on this topic, including an interesting video interview with Blake Griffin, check out this insightful and thought-provoking blog entry, linked here.

FIRST WOMAN TO TRY OUT FOR THE NFL

To hear about the story of the first woman to try out for the NFL, click on the link here.

JAMES HARDEN AND THE FREE THROW RITUAL

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Free throw shooters need a ritual, no matter what the ritual might be.  Check out James Harden's routine, even if he is shooting technical shots at the line.  The link to the video is here.

THE WORK ETHIC OF KOBE BRYANT

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Check out this cool story about Kobe Bryant and his famed work ethic, linked here.