Sports of the 90's

American Football

     Football has been one of the best sports of all time. In American Football you do not kick the ball like in other countries, but you mostly throw, catch, run. The points are called touchdowns, each touchdown counts as six points. Then you go for the extra point, which you either kick inside a field goal or throw and catch.

     One of the most important football player I would say is Barry Sanders. Barry Sanders played for the Detriot Lions all his life. He is known for mostly his running and breaking tackles.

     This sport is really important because it will show how creative America is and make a sport no other country has done. The Sport changed America by making this country show that all over the world that they should join and make this an Olympic Sport.

Ice Hockey

     Ice Hockey is probaly one of the oldest sports and still one of the most famous sports. The game Ice Hockey is played on a surface called a rink.A rink is a surface with ice on it. The sport included so many pads and of course, a helmet, the sport also allowed checking, and anything else that would hurt you. The game was played with a stick and 2 nets and 5 players on and a goalie.

     Wayne Gretsky is one of most rememborable hockey players ever. Wayne Gretsky in the video above scored 50 goals in 39 games! On the same game he got 50 goals he also got 5 goals in one game!

     Ice Hockey is an amazing sport and is so important because all around the earth people will enjoy this game. This sport changed America by having people to have a rough time and have fun.

Basketball

     Basketball is another amazing sport. The sport is played on a wooden court. To play this game you need a lot of skill, like: dribbling, shooting three points, and the most important dunks. The rules for this game is pretty much nothing like hockey. First of all if you even try to hit them thats an automatic technical foul, one more and your out. Next, if you try to swat at the ball and hit their fingers thats a regular foul, four more and your out. Lastly, if you get a foul outside of the threre point line thats three freethrows.

     Michael Jordan, no dought has always been the best player in history. Michael Jordan has been famous for mostly his, dunks, his shots, and lay-ups. If you have watched this video you have seen how great this guy really is.

     Basketball is extremely important because in this world if you don't like rough housing and such, this is the sport for you. This topic changed America by showing that we have enough skill to play this game.