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BACKPACKER
www.bpbasecamp.com
The online version of Backpacker Magazine includes news, features and
daily tips for hikers. Health and nutrition advice will help you keep
your body tough for the trail.
BICYCLING MAGAZINE
www.bicyclingmagazine.com
This site is a cyclist's nirvana, with training tips, message boards
and a cycling events calendar. Easy riding: Fill out a questionnaire,
and the BikeFinder will suggest the perfect two-wheeler for you.
BIRDING ON THE WEB
www.birder.com
Bird watchers will love this comprehensive site, which comes complete
with a code of ethics and checklists for optimum bird viewing. Users
can price binoculars, buy a new field guide or listen to recorded birdcalls.
THE BLOOD-HORSE INTERACTIVE
www.bloodhorse.com
Thoroughbred breeders, owners and enthusiasts will appreciate the wealth
of information here. Best Bets: Daily Edition for worldwide horse racing
news and Viewpoints for expert commentary on the horse racing industry.
BOARD-IT.COM
www.board-it.com
For the lowdown on snowboarding gear, resorts and travel deals, stop
in here. Don't hit the slopes without checking the Snow-reports, the
Photo Gallery or Trickionary--a glossary of hip snowboarding terms.
CLIMBING AT MOUNTAINZONE.COM
www.mountainzone.com/climbing
Visitors can check regional weather reports, read interviews and gear
reviews, or bid in climbing-gear auctions. The site also has sections
covering mountain-related subjects, including biking, hiking, snowboarding
and skiing.
ESPN SPORTSZONE
www.espn.go.com
This is one of the Web's premier sports sites from one of the world's
top sports news sources. Start with up-to-the-minute news and move seamlessly
to specific sports, scores and special features.
FASTBALL
www.fastball.com
With a solid mix of news, stats and features, this site offers quality
Major League Baseball coverage year-round. For some classic baseball
lines, check out the treasure chest of quotes in Foul Pole.
FIELD & STREAM AND OUTDOOR LIFE: FISHING
www.fieldandstream.com/fishing
With features on saltwater, freshwater and fly-fishing, this site is
an angler's paradise. Best catch: The Fish Finder tells users where
to spot popular game fish and lends tips on how to reel them in.
GOLFONLINE
www.golfonline.com
This site from Golf Magazine includes complete tournament TV schedules
and insightful reviews of new clubs and equipment. The instructional
tips are ideal for amateurs, while the golf course reviews will help
travelers plan their next golf vacation.
GRAVITY GAMES
www.gravitygames.com
With photos and videos of everything related to freestyle skiing, skateboarding,
street luge and wakeboarding, this site treats visitors to a visual
bonanza. A high-flying feature is the Real to Reel Film Festival, which
you'll find in the Festival Village under Summer Games.
HBO: BOXING
www.hbo.com/boxing
This top-tier boxing site confirms that HBO is downright passionate
about the "sweet science." Well-designed, a touch offbeat and incredibly
thorough, this site features weekly columns, fan forums and solid previews
of upcoming fights.
INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO ASSOCIATION
www.itatkd.com
Designed for instructors and students of tae kwon do, this site explains
the ancient discipline's etiquette, terminology and philosophy. Articles
on defense techniques are available, as are catalogs of tae kwon do
books, videos and audiocassettes.
MLSNET.COM
www.mlsnet.com
The official Major League Soccer site is the total package, offering
in-depth player bios, standings, schedules and records. Fan chat rooms
and links to MLS team pages round out a site that shoots and scores.
NASCAR
www.nascar.com
The official site of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
includes racing news and results, Winston Cup and Busch Series standings,
schedules, reports from racing teams and tracks, and a well-trafficked
fan forum.
NBA.COM
www.nba.com
The National Basketball Association's official site combines the league's
commercial interests with straight-ahead news, results and player profiles.
A treasure chest of audio and video clips lets you relive classic moments
in NBA history.
NFL.COM
www.nfl.com
Yard for yard, there's no better place to keep up with gridiron match-ups,
injuries and trades than the NFL's official Web site. Die-hard fans
will enjoy hard-hitting profiles on all 31 teams.
NHL.COM
www.nhl.com
The National Hockey League's official site is loaded with interactive
features, including live audio broadcasts, player Q&As and daily video
highlights. For NHL stats, schedules and overall coverage, the puck
stops here.
ROCK AND GROOVE
www.rockandgroove.com
The real draw at this dynamic site is the Features section, which includes
gym listings, video reviews and route-specific climbing tales. With
basic rock climbing terminology and instruction, this site is a keeper
for beginners.
SCOOPS WRESTLING
www.scoopswrestling.com
This impressive site offers daily news and columns on the madly popular
extravaganza that is pro wrestling. Features include interactive forums,
wrestler profiles, interviews and fantasy-wrestling games.
SKINET.COM
www.iski.com
Three of the sport's top magazines, Freeze, Skiing and Ski, have teamed
up to produce this outstanding site packed with instructional articles,
snow reports, a gear finder and ideas on how to ski inexpensively.
TENNISONE
www.tennisone.com
This site is an ace for tennis fans and players alike. Users can check
out the latest tour news and rankings, find out about local tennis clubs
or pick up instructional tips.
THE WALKING CONNECTION
www.walkingconnection.com
Detailed and extensive, this company's site promotes adventurous walking
and hiking tours. You will find a free e-mail newsletter, health advice
and reviews of walking gear. Plus there are inspiring articles that
encourage both fresh feet and well-worn soles.
YOGA ANAND ASRAM
www.santosha.com
Dedicated to explaining yoga postures and their benefits, this site
deserves a visit. For starters, the Yoga Postures section teaches basic
positions through a series of easy-to-follow instructions and pictures.
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