Forbes LibrarySubject Guides » Sports
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- Northampton Sports and Recreation
- Sports Fever 2010 (reading list)
- Sports Fever 2011 (reading list)
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Finding Sports Materials in the Library
Forbes Library uses the Cutter Expansive Classification system to order books throughout the library. Under this system you will find most books on sports shelved under the following call numbers:
| SUZA | Automobile Racing |
|---|---|
| VE | Hunting |
| VF | Fishing |
| VG | Water sport (swimming, diving, sailing, polo, etc.) |
| VHH | Hockey |
| VIW | Cycling |
| VKB | Baseball |
| VKF | Football |
| VKG | Golf |
| VKSO | Soccer |
| VKT | Tennis |
For other sports please consult the catalog or ask a librarian.
Materials with these call numbers can be found in the Arts and Music collection, and in the reference collection. Additional materials can be found in the children's room, and in our collection of documentary films.
General Sports Links
- ESPN
http://espn.go.com/
Watch video clips, read the latest sports headlines, or browse through sports pictures.
Auto Racing Links
- Formula 1 Series
http://www.formula1.com/
- Indy Car Series
http://www.indycar.com/
- Nascar
http://www.nascar.com/
- National Hot Rod Association
http://www.nhra.com/
- New England Region - Sports Car Club of America
http://www.ner.org/
- New Hampshire Motor Speedway
http://www.nhms.com/
Baseball Links
- Baseball Almanac
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/
Information about teams, player biographies, scores, statistics and more!
- Baseball Reference
http://www.baseball-reference.com/
Find stats on leagues, teams and players.
Basketball Links
- Basketball Reference
http://www.basketball-reference.com/
Find stats on leagues, teams, and players.
- National Basketball Association
http://www.nba.com/
Cycling Links
- BikeReg
http://www.bikereg.com/
Online Cycling Event Registration
- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
http://www.railstotrails.org/index.html
Creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.
- Tour de France
http://www.letour.fr/
- USA Cycling
http://www.usacycling.org/
- VeloNews
http://velonews.com/
Cycling News
Football Links
- Massachusetts Football
http://highschoolsports.masslive.com/football/
- National Football League
http://www.nfl.com
Official site of the National Football league
Golf Links
- Golf.com
http://www.golf.com/
- LPGA
http://www.lpga.com/
- PGA
http://www.pga.com/home
- PGA Tour
http://www.pgatour.com/
- Weather Channel - Golf Courses Listings near Northampton, MA
http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/golf/01060?from=pif_loc_golf
Hockey Links
- National Hockey League
http://www.nhl.com/
Hunting and Fishing Links
- MassFishHunt
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/licensing/index.htm
For the online purchase of a Massachusetts Fishing, Hunting or Sporting License, a Recreational Lobster Permit, or a Saltwater Fishing Permit. Licenses are also available from MassWildlife offices or an official license vendor.
- Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/index.htm
A source of information on licenses and regulations and a starting point for reaching other government resources about hunting and fishing in Massachusetts.
Lacrosse Links
- Major League Lacrosse
http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/
- US Lacrosse
http://www.uslacrosse.org/
Soccer Links
- International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
http://www.fifa.com/
- Major League Soccer (U.S. Professional)
http://www.mlssoccer.com/
- U.S. Soccer (National Team)
http://www.ussoccer.com/
Swimming Links
- FINA (International Swimming)
http://www.fina.org/
- USA Swimming
http://www.usaswimming.org/
Tennis Links
- TENNIS.com
http://www.tennis.com/
- United States Tennis Association
http://www.usta.com/
- US Open
http://www.usopen.org/
- Wimbledon
http://www.wimbledon.com/