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chance to catch the eyes of college recruiters that will be in atten- dance. Recruiters from Austin College, Butler Community College, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), McKendree University, Texas A&M; and the University of Texas at Austin, have already signed up to take part in the event. "The caliber of the teams and
the facility being offered is obvi- ous in the number of teams and recruiters expected to attend. We know that the City of Round Rock is the best place to host this event, and we can't wait for all of the action during the tournament," said Jen Goodwin of NFCA.
Bluegrass State Games Add Trap Shooting To Lineup LEXINGTON, Ky.—The Bluegrass Sports Commission (BSC) announced it would add trap shooting to this year's Bluegrass State Games, presented by Subway Restaurants. Through a partnership with the University of Kentucky Shotgun Club, the event will take place July 27-29 at the Blue Grass Sportsman's League in Wilmore. "We are very excited to partner with the University of Kentucky Shotgun Club on this terrific event," said Terry Johnson, execu- tive director of the Bluegrass Sports Commission. "The Bluegrass State Games have always been about providing opportunities for Kentuckians to get out, get active and compete in the activities they love. We feel this event is a great example of that spirit."
Lubbock Hosts National Sanshou Tournament LUBBOCK, Texas—Lubbock hosted its first U.S. National ➤
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SportsNomics©
Sports Events "By The Numbers" First staged in 1903,
the Tour de France typically covers around 2,000 miles & lasts 3 weeks. The course changes every year but always finishes in Paris.
Since crafting its first bat 120 years ago,
Louisville Slugger has sold more than
100 million bats. 60% of all Major League players currently use them.
As of July 2, had been sold for the Raise Our Flag 21,852 stitches
program. A $12 per stitch donation is used to support Team USA in the 2012 Olympics, and the flag containing the sponsored stitches will be carried by Team USA during the Opening Ceremonies.
13,195
That's the number of people who "like" US
Youth Soccer's Facebook page & registers over 3 million youth players between the ages of 5 & 19.
With the bases loaded and nobody out in the bottom of the 4th inning, Team USA's Amanda Chidester smacked a grand slam in the
World Cup of Softball, held in July in Oklahoma City, Okla. Her homer allowed the U.S. to secure a 9-0 victory vs. Brazil in 5 innings.
The Olympic sport of pentathlon, consisting of running the length of the stadium, jumping, throwing the spear, throwing the discus and wrestling was introduced for the first time at the 18th
Olympiad in 708 BC. Considered to be the climax of the Games, the winner was ranked as "Victor Ludorum."
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