Sports Score Big Online
If you’re crazy about sports, you’d be crazy not to take advantage of the many resources available on today’s sports websites. They offer fans of every sport the easiest ways to stay close to the action — whether it’s on the field, court, track, rink, or golf course.
Get up-to-the-minute scores and stats for your favorite teams and athletes. Participate in live chats with top players. Buy tickets for games. Watch video replays and interviews. Read expert analysis and insider columns. Discuss articles with other fans. Compete to win in fantasy leagues. Check out the blogs. Even learn tips from pros to improve your own coaching performance. You’d have to be in the locker room to get any closer to the behind-the-scenes sports world.
Sports sites are clearly scoring big with fans all over the world.
Just the Ticket
Virtually every type of sporting event offers online ticket sales through their own website or through brokers. It’s a very convenient way to buy tickets for many reasons. You can browse seating charts, gain access to a variety of sellers, buy tickets anytime (day or night), quickly compare prices and seat availability, and avoid the time-consuming hassle of standing in lines or being put on hold. All you need is a credit card.
Keep in mind, though, that while online ticket purchases are fast and easy, they still require a little patience. Ticket requests are put in an electronic queue and processed in the order they are received. If you become frustrated and press “Refresh,” you go to the back of the virtual ticket line. You’ll also have a limited amount of time to accept your tickets online — you either have to buy them or give them up so other consumers can purchase them.
Have you had a lifelong dream of attending a certain big sporting event? Online ticket brokers could make your dream come true. With a little luck, and possibly a lot of money, you may be able to get your hands on hard-to-find, premium tickets for big events like the NBA Finals, World Series, Super Bowl, or Stanley Cup.
The next time you’re in the market for tickets, explore all your options online including these popular sports ticket sites:
• http://tickets.ebay.com
• http://www.buyselltix.com
• http://www.goldentickets.com
• http://www.goodcheapseats.com
• http://www.stubhub.com
• http://www.coasttocoasttickets.com/sports
• http://www.ticketmaster.com
• http://www.webtickets.com
• http://www.ticketsolutions.com
At GetTix.Net, they offer the unique delivery option of Print-at-Home (PAH). It allows you to print your tickets at home for no additional fee, eliminating the need to wait for tickets to be mailed or stand in will-call lines. Following your purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail, then a second e-mail with an attached PDF file containing your tickets — typically within one hour of your order. Be aware, however, that only limited venues with proper scanning equipment can accept PAH tickets.
Another ticket buying route to consider is posting your ticket request on Internet forums tied to a specific team. Often you can connect with fellow fans that have extra tickets to unload and are happy to sell them at face value.
For convenience and flexibility, buying online can be just the ticket!
“Big League” Websites
To quickly get the big picture of what’s happening in the sports world, visit the big, comprehensive sites like these. You’ll find the top headlines of the day across a wide variety of sports categories, as well features including up-to-the-second sports scores, statistics, schedules, expert analysis and columns, polls, injury and weather reports, standings, community buzz, and featured videos.
• http://espn.go.com
• http://cbs.sportsline.com
• http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com
• http://sports.yahoo.com
• http://www.usatoday.com/sports/index.htm
• http://www.sportingnews.com
• http://www.ncaasports.com