Boston Marathon Bombing The bombing of the 2013 Boston Marathon was a tragedy which killed several people and injured many‚ but the story behind it is very interesting. The first Boston Marathon was won by John J. McDermott in two hours‚ fifty five minutes‚ and ten seconds‚ forever earning a spot in sports history. The distance of the Boston Marathon is nearly twenty five miles(baa.org). In 2013‚ two bombs went off near the finish line two hundred ten feet apart. The explosion killed four people
Premium Capital punishment The Rolling Stones Marathon
The Boston Massacre Trials Boston Massacre considered the real beginning of the American Revolution‚ the first shots heard around the world. It took place in Boston‚ Massachusetts‚ in March‚ 1770 when Captain Thomas Preston‚ Corporal William Wemms‚ and seven British soldiers confronted a crowd which attacked them with cudgel‚ ice balls‚ and other makeshift weapons. The soldiers formed a line and loaded their guns‚ warning the crowd to disperse. A soldier fired a musket into the crowd‚ immediately
Premium American Revolution John Adams Law
Michael Jordan Takes Flight Professional basketball player‚ Olympic athlete‚ businessperson‚ actor. Born on February 17‚ 1963‚ in Brooklyn‚ New York. Considered one of the best basketball players ever‚ Michael Jordan dominated the sport from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s. He led the Chicago Bulls to six national championships‚ and earned the National Basketball Association’s Most Valuable Player Award five times. Growing up in Wilmington‚ North Carolina‚ Jordan developed a competitive edge
Premium National Basketball Association Basketball Michael Jordan
The Rivalry Between LeBron James and Kevin Durant Whoosh! Ding! After the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals‚ the sound of media alerts filled the homes of NBA fans all across the globe. When the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals‚ Kevin Durant was handed a smooth‚ short‚ cool‚ and metallic trophy. This trophy was the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award‚ a prestigious award only given to the MVP of the NBA Finals. Once Kevin Durant was crowned as the MVP of the NBA Finals
Premium Basketball National Basketball Association Michael Jordan
Did you know that the first game of basketball was played in 1891 with a peach basket and no dribbling rule? Basketball has been around for more than 100 years and became one of the most played sports in the world. The sport became popular in America after the NBA was created. Basketball is popular in countries all around the world such as China‚ Turkey‚ and Philippines. These countries aren’t the only places basketball is becoming more popular and popular. Why is basketball growing so fast all around
Premium Basketball National Basketball Association Michael Jordan
Rhode Island Rams (17-15‚ 9-9‚ A-10): Last season Rhode Island was projected to challenge the Dayton Flyers for the A-10 title but E.C. Matthews suffered a season ending injury just 10 minutes into the opener. The Rams lost their best player and started the butterfly effect on a season plagued with injuries. With Matthews healthy again and four of its top scorers back‚ Rhode Island is determined to make some noise. Backcourt: The 6-foot-5‚ 295-pound guard will be the Rams clutch player. Two seasons
Premium Basketball National Basketball Association Michael Jordan
I became a Chicago Bulls fan when I started playing travel basketball. Being a Chicago Bulls fan for a long time was hard when I found out that Jay Williams‚ number 22‚ may not be able to play basketball ever again. But why? What is the truth behind this story? Read on to find out. HISTORY You would hear the announcer shouting‚ “ Number 22‚ Jay Williams‚ from Duke University‚ starting point guard.” He went to St. Joseph’s and then attended the University of Duke. In high school he was “ The First
Premium Basketball National Basketball Association Michael Jordan
Basketball 101: Training Camps and Other Basics Michael Jordan‚ a basketball superstar‚ once said: “I can accept failure‚ everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” We all are destined for something great. There are people destined to be an Olympian. There are people who are destined to win an Oscar or to star in blockbuster movies. But there are people whose steps lead to the making of basketball legends. Following what Michael Jordan said‚ how can we prove our worth if we refuse
Premium Basketball Michael Jordan National Basketball Association
Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving was born march 23‚ 1992.Kyrie Irving grew up in Melbourne‚ Australia.melbourne was a really poor town with barely any money and no sports that were big there.until Kyrie Irvingwas born. Kyrie Irving learned early.Kyrie Irving learned how to dribble a basketball when he was 18 months old‚shoot a free throw when he was 4‚shoot a three pointer when he was 6‚and make a left hand layup left handed when he was 8. From that point on Kyrie irving and his family knew he was meant
Premium Basketball National Basketball Association Michael Jordan
Kevin Durant‚ NBA( National Basketball Association)‚ he is a 1 time Time MVP‚ Rookie of the year‚ 5 All-star‚ 2 time Gold Medalist. Number 35 for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He plays Small Forward. Kevin Wayne Durant was born on September 29‚ 1988‚ in Suitland‚ Maryland. Kevin durant success started with the PG jaguars‚ an amateur Athletic Union youth Basketball team in Prince George’s County‚ Maryland‚ the team won two national championships while kevin Durant was on the team. During high school
Premium Basketball Michael Jordan National Basketball Association