Monthly Archives: February 2018

8 Fun facts about ML Baseball Spring Training

This week pitchers and catchers report for spring training. I get excited because the baseball season is beginning and winter is ending. These minor league stadiums are a lot of fun to visit. Enjoy these tidbits! The Florida “Grapefruit league” and Arizona “Cactus league” are a 50/50 split which 15 teams training in each state. Do you want a closer…read more →

20 Feb, 2018

6 Ways Olympians Can Make a Living

Since USA professional athletes have been permitted to compete in the Olympics there’s been a misconception that athletes get rich from competing.  In some countries yes, however, in the USA only 50% of our track & field athletes ranked in the top 10 earn over $15,000/year.  The following are some ways athletes are getting compensated: The USOC (United States Olympic…read more →

13 Feb, 2018