While no single individual can realistically lay claim to being the 'inventor' of football, Ebenezer Morley has been referred to as the 'father' of the Football Association.
Did the British invent football? Well, yes, and no. England invented a game of running around kicking a ball in the mid-19th century (although the Chinese claim to have played a version centuries earlier). They called it “football,” not because the ball is played with the feet, but because the game is played on foot rather on horseback. Read More...
Billy Beane will not be leaving the Oakland A's. That was a foregone conclusion before he removed himself from the Mets' list.
When did Billy Beane leave Oakland A's? Beane was Alderson's protégé in Oakland's front office for several years, before succeeded him as GM in 1997. And the rest is history, as Beane discovered a way to build a winning team with a low-budget. This brought along Michael Lewis' bestselling book Moneyball, as well as a movie where Brad Pitt starred as Beane. Read More...
Each team gets a replica Stanley Cup, which is a little shorter than the real trophy, that they get to keep on display at their arena. Each player also receives a smaller replica.
Is the real Stanley Cup given to players? It is the Stanley Cup that you will see awarded to the players and carry around the ice after they win the Stanley Cup finals. It is the Stanley Cup that you see in the parade. Read More...