Football is a dangerous sport. Players endure bruising contact, long practices in hot weather and all sorts of unusual stresses and strains on their muscles, ligaments and tendons.

During the 2004 summer, my home country, Greece had the privilege to be the protagonist in two extremely important and prestigious events in the nation\'s sports history; the EURO 2004 Soccer Championship and the 2004 Olympic Games.

One friend of mine asked me recently why all men are crazy about playing football or what is known in United States as soccer.

Which is the greatest team sports\' event? For most US Americans the \"Super Bowll\" would be an easy answer. Others, mostly attracted by baseball, basketball, or hockey, would choose one of those sports\' finals or all-star games.

American and Canadian football both descended from rugby and began in Canada as a game played between British soldiers garrisoned in Montreal. The soldiers played a series of games against students at McGill University.

In most parts of the world, if you say the word \"football\" people assume you are referring to soccer, the most popular and most widely followed sport in the world.

While football is considered one of America\'s greatest pastimes, few know the secrets of throwing the ball properly. A proper football pass is a perfect spiral delivered directly to the target.

In 1998, the University of Tennessee Volunteers won the NCAA Division 1A College Football National Championship. Dubbed the \"Team of Destiny\" by local press and fans, this magical 13 and 0 season was one for the record books.

People either love or hate the wacky and fun athletic traditions of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. This article reviews some of the best-known traditions.

If you\'re planning to start your own fantasy football team you will need to make sure your team is properly outfitted. Official football equipment not only helps your team to look more professional but is also important to ensure your players\' safety.