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The Ultimate Youth Sport Advocate: NCYS

The National Council of Youth Sport's tireless work has resulted in significant advances to protect youth in sports and encourage active, yet safe and efficient, programs for America’s youth participation.. Today, over 60,000,000 participants in more than 200 organizations benefit from its advocacy.

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Origins of Modern Fencing

The classic sword fight, once a frequent means of battle, has been immortalized in film and popular culture despite its demise as a practical activity. The swashbuckling sport, at a time reserved for upper-class culture, has preserved the majestic sword fight and remains relevant with a wealth of world championships and even a spot in the Olympics.

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Freaky fitness: Top Three Scary Runs

Halloween isn’t the only day you can experience the terror of creepy costumes. Thanks to shows like the Walking Dead, road race and mud run organizers are taking a page from AMC’s book and incorporating Monsters and Zombies into their races.

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New York Marathoners Running for Haiti

As the challenge of rebuilding Haiti after the devastating 2010 earthquake continues, the J/P Haiti Relief Organization is raising money, and morale, by sending five Haitian runners to compete the New York City Marathon.

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The Origins of Hockey

From the first game ever played in 1875, to the advent of the legendary Stanley Cup, we take a look back at over 130 years of hockey history.

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Marching Band: The Other Athletes on the Field

High school and college band members are athletes in the true sense of the word. They must march with their instruments, all the while maintaining their breathing for optimal sound and their posture for ideal presentation. The band must also come together if it wants to succeed just like any other team.

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The Origins of Modern Baseball

In this week's origins, ATLX takes a look at America's favorite pastime. A seemingly simple game, baseball has experienced anything other than a simple past. The sport has matured past humble beginnings, a multitude of rule changes, world wars, integration and competition from football and basketball as the king of sport in the U.S.

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Origins: How Tennis Has Evolved

Tennis players are now some of the highest paid athletes in the world. However, the origins of tennis have a much more modest beginning. Check out this week's origins to find out how this sport has evolved over time.

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Is It a Do or a Don’t? Running With Weights

It may seem like running with ankle or wrist weights is the perfect way to burn extra calories during a run, however, it may not be all it's cracked up to be.

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The Origins of Modern Day Football

Did you know in the early 1900s, Football was almost banned in the United States because of the injuries and deaths related to the sport? Check out the full story on history of Football.

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