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Did you know golf is the only sport that has been played on the moon? Or that the average lifespan of an MLB baseball is five to seven pitches? And were you aware that only two days per year don’t feature a professional MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL game? Though they might not change your betting strategy, these facts sure are fun. Who knows, maybe the next time you place a bet will be the next time a new record is broken and new sports trivia is created. Or maybe these sports facts will help you win the next round at weekly trivia night. Read on to find 48 fascinating, unique, and incredibly interesting facts about sports. QUICK FACTS: 01. In 1994, Bulgaria had the only soccer team where all players last names ended in ‘OV’. 02. Baseball player, Gay-lord Perry hit his first and only home run a few hours after Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. 03. More than 100 children are conceived annually at the Super Bowl parking lot during tailgate parties. 04. The oldest continuous trophy sport is Amer...

Did you know that three out of four American families with school-age children at home are involved in at least one sport? Sports certainly play a role in most of our children's lives. And sports are more than physical activities for children. They can play an important role in overall growth and development. Our team at AFC Emergency Therapy Hickson wants to share not only the important role sports have for our children, but also insights into how to keep them safe this sports season! ● Why Is Sports Important? ▶ Sports are beneficial to both children's mental and physical well-being. Sports can not only help strengthen bones and muscles, but also improve children's academic achievement and teach the value of teamwork. ● Additional Benefits of Sports ● Better self-esteem Exercise ➤ Improved leadership skills ➤ strengthening of relations ➤ Improve communication ➤ Time management skills ● What are some common sports injuries? ▶ Participating in sports is very beneficial to c...