Sports Basics

If you are looking for a short summary of the basics of each sport, you've come to the right place. We have links to articles that provide basic information about nearly every sport that is played or watched anywhere.

You will find out the general rules the sport is played by; what kind of equipment is used; what kind of field or court it is played on and even some tips on how to play the game.

Also, if you just want to be a more intelligent fan, you can get a little insight into which teams you should know about, what the names of the leagues are and how the playoffs work -- since every sport is different.

So, without further delay, here are links to basic info about ten of the most popular sports in the world.

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Joel Hanrahan (52) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning in the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 victory against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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