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BREAST CANCER AWARNESS CAMPAIGNWe are proud to announce that for the entire month of October, S.C. Fitch Enterprises, and all of its affiliates including Amateur Sports News Network, AmateurSports365.com, AmateurSports365.TV, KennelSportsTalk.com and Amateur Sports Gallery modified a portion of its web site in lieu of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). Click here to read our press release. You can still make a donation by clicking the button below. Thanks!

CENSORSHIP PROTEST!We joined in on the global, electronic protest of the Hollywood-backed copyright laws, January 18, 2012. Read more...

 

COMMENTARY: Superbowl XLVI recap...

Highlights from Superbowl 2012 in Indy... A couple days after hanging out in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Superbowl XLVI. There are a few things I’ve learned… Click here to read more!

Pictures from our Superbowl experience ~click here to review

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SPECIAL REPORT: Dealing with unruly fans...

You pay your money for admission to see a couple of hours of sports entertainment... next thing you know you are in the middle of another admission paying person who is using foul language, chants, taunting, interfering with a contest, or a fan rival. No one should have to simply put up with such behaviors especially if you feel threaten or take away from your personal enjoyment. Click here to read more!


BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN SPORTSWe are taking time out to observe all of the wonderful contributions made in sports by African-Americans.

PLEASE TAKE OUR BLACK HISTORY QUIZ BELOW...

REST IN PEACE

WHITNEY HOUSTON
August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012

 



Tips to jumpstart your finances in 2012
Ready to get your finances in order (rhetorical)?

Here are 10 tips you can do right now. But during this process, we recommend that you contact Cynthia Fitch CPA for an even further evaluation called your Financial Snapshot.

For more, click here.

 



NCAA NEWS...  

2012 HBCU National Day news...

NCAA and Social Media (MUST READ)

Understanding the Guaranteed Game and $$$ ~read more here...

College Football job openings... which is the best/worst? ~click here

COMMENTARY: A Simple BCS Solution

The nation’s top-ranked recruiting class has lived up to billing... ~click here

EXCELLENT READ: Media Outlets, Including ESPN, Kept Some Standards In The Syracuse Case -- But Not Others... click here to read...  

MUST SEE Basketball Floors... click here

Eight Game Changers to be Inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame November 20 in Kansas City... James Worthy, Chris Mullin, Cazzie Russell and Ralph Sampson highlight the Class of 2011 to be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Midland by AMC. In addition to the players, coaches Bob Knight and Eddie Sutton and contributors Eddie Einhorn and Joe Vancisin will be inducted. Complete information about the induction events is available on the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame website ~click here.

North Carolina and Michigan State took to the USS Carl Vinson's court, and can't wait to play on it Friday. click here for more

Must Watch Men's Basketball Games... ~click here!

Top Fifteen Arenas in College Basketball... ~click here  

ESPN's entire men's college hoops sked c/o @ESPN_CollHoops ~click here

Check out my new Nike commercial "Shine" To watch, click here.

Pay Your Way Through School
It may seem impossible to actually pay your way through school, but there are thousands of college kids across the country that can prove that it isn’t. While many parents do choose to help their kids attend school, some cannot, and others won’t. For more, click here.


Trips to BCS bowl games can cost some schools big money: Going in the red has become more common... click here for more...

Conference realignment is NOT healthy said NCAA President... click here to read more...

Did U know that profitable BCS bowls get public aid? For more, click here.

SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: These College Football Programs Make The Most Money

More money for colleges, same amount for athletes. Zero. The money in college continuing to go up. Click here for more...


College football’s top 10 stadiums: A fan’s list ~click here

Best U.S. colleges ranked... ~click here

Report: Top-tier college athletes worth 6 figures. The average fair market value of top-tier college football and ... http://t.co/1XGkpqb

Study shows the average college athlete is worth far more than just a scholarship: http://t.co/fynK1OR



The Unstoppable Woman’s Guide to Emotional Well Being

The ground breaking, empowering book for women written by 24 unstoppable female authors, coaches, and professional women  who share how you can be an unstoppable woman while maintaining emotional wellness. This book is an international delight! With authors from Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United States, you will surely find this to be a remarkably diverse set of ideals that will act as a springboard to your unavoidable happy destination.

Chapter titles include:
“Your Map to Financial Prosperity”
“Confront Your Past, Conquer Your Present”
“A New You! Go from Self Conscious to Self Confident”
“Work & Home - Striking the Right Balance”
“What Men Really Want”
“Creating Rapport with Other Women”
“R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Setting Boundaries & Speaking Up for Yourself”
& many more…..

This book was released January 1st and is available NOW for ONLY $19.95 plus shipping and handling ~click here. Visit www.scfitchenterprises.com for more details and book signing dates.

This book makes a perfect motivational gift for any occasion! Get one for yourself and those special ladies in your life.

NOTE: This book is co-authored by Amateur Sports co-owner Cynthia Fitch, who is a CPA. She wrote the Financial 101 Chapter "Your Map to Financial Prosperity" in the book.

 




YOUTH SPORTS NEWS

 
Bo Jackson is offering new 7-on-7 instructional football program. Click here
for more.

Parenting Athletes in the 21st Century ~click here

What is the Point of Youth Sports? « Youth Basketball Coaching Association... click here for more

Will-Cook-Kankakee Superbowl Recap ~click here

Will-Cook-Kankakee Cheer Competition Recap

Youth league institutes TD limit to hold back 11-year-old

Players on the field couldn't keep him out of the endzone - only some good ol' boy rule did... 11-year-old Demias Jimerson has emerged as such a dominant running back that the Wilson Intermediate Football League he plays in has reinstated a bylaw called the "Madre Hill rule," which bars him from scoring a touchdown if he has already scored three times and his team has a lead of 14 points or more. WOW!!! For more click here.

Youth Sports Don't Meet Kids' Needs For Physical Exercise, Study Finds...   


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NEWS

2012 McDonald's All-American Players announced...
The McDonald’s All American Games unveiled the official rosters for the 35th Annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 11th Annual Girls Game. For more, click here.

Days after National Signing day, it appears "the rich get richer" Read more by clicking here 

2012 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

We are working very hard to bring to you the very best, unbiased reports on National Signing Day. To insure we have the most accurate information, send us your commitments and we'll list them on our website. For more, click here.

SPECIAL: Social Media and Sports...

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1321024  
BALANCE: http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1321029  

2012 McDonald's All-American nomineesThe 2012 McDonald's All-American nominees announced and the Chicagoland area has only one boys basketball player listed and just nine girls players. Read more

Amateur Athletes and insurances...
In lieu of the death of Chicago-area player, Rocky Clark, the debate of insurance has come up... insures all public high school athletes. Minnesota is the only State that.... Read more

17th "City-Suburban Showdown"
It's official... The 17th Annual "McDonald’s® “City-Suburban Showdown” held February 18 has been moved from the UIC Pavilion to Proviso West High School due to an NCAA bylaw. Read more...

The 2011-12 GEICO ESPNHS Basketball Showcase will feature 16 televised games plus a Skills Competition which will include a Slam Dunk and 3-point shooting contest on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3. ~click here

Illinois HS article: As the season has gotten started, there are NEW faces in NEW places... for more, click here

Illinois HS Basketball rankings (Girls / Boys): So, here is our 2011-12 observations... click here!

Simeon ranked No. 1 in country by ESPN http://es.pn

Illinois High School Basketball Signings ~click here 

 


 

Financial Tip of the Week...
by Genya Harley

What do you value most?

For the sake of time I will get straight to the point! If you anticipate receiving a tax refund....there should be absolutely no hesitation that you will "SAVE" some of this money and if you haven't done so, you will make sure that you and your family have life insurance, and you will also make sure, if you haven't already, that you set aside some of that money toward your children's education, right???? For more click here.

 

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Description: The City Treasurer’s Office of Chicago is the custodian and manager of all cash and investments of the City of Chicago. Each year the City Treasurer’s Office sponsors a Black History Month Essay Competition. The winner of this competition will receive a $1,000 non-renewable... For more click here.

 

 

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Jahmia Phillips, 6'2", junior at  Hillcrest high school. This top flight basketball player just made a verbal commitment to Long Island University. We wish Ms. Phillips well not only in the upcoming season but also during her summer development.
 CONGRATULATIONS!!!



 
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