FitSugar

Do You Want Your Kids to Attend Your Alma Mater?

LilSugar — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:17:46 PDT

This year's March Madness has been extra mad, and this weekend brings us to the final four. Watching the series with your family is a ripe time for reminiscing your college years and experiences at your alma mater. Do you hope your children will attend your school of choice, or are you completely open to whatever colors they decide to don?

Slam Dunk Starters For March Madness!

YumSugar — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:58:44 PDT

March Madness is already here, and if you're convinced your team is going to take it to the end, have friends over to watch the games. There's no better way to warm up than with a lineup of seriously delicious appetizers, from hot and cold dips to easy-to-eat finger food. For more slam-dunk starters, check out the rest of our killer apps, too.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates	Antipasto Skewers	Hot Spinach Dip
Pimento Cheese Bacon Bites	Seven Layer Dip	Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

Get Lil Ones In On the March Madness Action

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:30:54 PDT

Even if your alma mater isn't one of the 64 teams playing ball this weekend, chances are you or someone in your home is wrapped up in March Madness. The annual NCAA basketball tournament has a way of bringing out the basketball fan in everyone. Whether you're headed out to a viewing party or just cheering on your team at home, here are some activities to get lil ones in on the hoops action.

Set up a mini basketball game. Using Nerf balls (so younger kids won't hurt each other) and lower hoops, create a court just the right size for the littlest basketball fans. If they're too young to understand playing a full game, try a game like HORSE, where each time a tot scores a basket she gets a letter until she spells out the word horse. Better yet, choose a word that is associated with your favorite team for them to spell out.
Create a basketball-themed buffet. Dessert tables are still all the rage, and a March Madness table is easy to create. Basketball-decorated cake pops, a basketball cake, bowls filled with cantaloupe cut with a melon baller, and themed cookies, like the ones pictured above ($65), make for a beautifully themed table.
Put the kids in training camp. During half time, arrange a series of dribbling and shooting drills, silly obstacle courses, and ultimately a piñata for tots to develop their hoops skills.

Betting on March Madness Lessens the Fun

Emily Co — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:05:06 PDT

Most of you - 84 percent - said that March Madness betting is all in good fun, in a recent poll. But did you know that the enjoyment you get while watching the college basketball games will be reduced if you're betting on the outcome? In fact, it even "ruins it for many people," says Stephen Nowlis, professor of marketing at Washington University. Fortune cites Nowlis:

It's basic psychology, he says: lay down a bet for a team to win, and you'll feel jittery and anxious as you watch. We are our own worst enemies.

Everyone may have conflicting opinions about Nowlis's theory. Those who participate (but aren't in it to win) in a betting pool can probably laugh off their losses more easily than those who take it seriously. If you have money on the line, seeing your favored team losing will probably hit you more negatively. What do you think - does betting take the fun away from March Madness?

Get in the (Basketball) Game With Tours and Tools From Google

Kristen Hawley — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:46:51 PDT

Basketball fans, take note! Whether you're planning to watch some March Madness basketball games either on cable or without a TV, you can familiarize yourself with all 14 arenas in the tournament this year before tip-off. Thanks to Google's college basketball tournament map, providing 3D details of each arena. Take a tour of each venue via a video on Google's blog, or download the tour and view it in Google Earth.

In addition to the tour, Google also created a dedicated site to keep track of the tournament locations, game times, and news. There's even a tournament bracket template available in Google Docs.

Game on!

How to Watch Sports Without a TV

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:35:08 PDT

Sports season is never over. Now that the hijinks of the Super Bowl are beginning to fade away into recent memory, we have basketball and Spring training to look forward to. This year, you won't even need a TV to watch your favorite sporting events thanks to some new and innovative live streams and apps. Check out a few of them below!

Basketball
CBS will be streaming the March Madness NCAA tournaments for free this year through its NCAA March Madness On Demand iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch app over WiFi and 3G. Every game will be broadcast live through the app, so you won't miss a single shot.

Find out how you can watch live baseball online after the jump.

What Do You Think of March Madness Betting?

Emily Co — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:00:00 PST

It's currently the month when America's top college basketball teams start competing for the national title aka March Madness time! I don't think there is anything wrong with placing small bets and having a friendly competition with your pals, but some of you may disagree with me. A good rule of thumb for gambling is to only put forward an amount you're willing to lose and to not assume that you're going to make money off of it. Hey, $5 bets are fun when you're competing with your friends! So what do you think of March Madness betting - is it harmless fun?

Justin Bieber Named NBA All-Star Celebrity MVP!

PopSugarTV — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:12:54 PST

Justin Bieber was selected as the Most Valuable Player at the NBA All-Star celebrity game in Los Angeles this past weekend. Check out some of the moves that helped him score the title!

Jennifer Hudson Shows Off Her Basketball Skills on Oprah

FitSugar — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:45:22 PST

Jennifer Hudson lets Oprah's camera crew in on one of her daily workouts: a game of hoops. Jennifer reveals she grew up playing basketball and loves that it allows you to lose weight while having fun - check out her moves! If you want a great basketball workout, go behind the scenes with us as we played Nike Field Reporter for a day and worked with WNBA star Renee Montgomery.

Walk the Beckham Way! Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz Sport Nike

dannysf — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:59 PDT

The Beckham boys have the classics underfoot. The trio traded in their skateboarding looks for some basketball gear when they headed to a Los Angeles park over the weekend so Romeo, 7, could shoot some hoops. While he may be the son of one of the world's most famous soccer stars, Romeo was sporting sneakers designed by Michael Jordan ($72). The younger Beckham brothers - Brooklyn, 11, and Cruz, 5, weren't practicing their free throws, but they stayed in the game with shoes named for Kobe Bryant ($48). Does your family stick with a single brand when buying shoes?