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The Sports Archives – Action or Addiction? Debating the Pros and Cons of Sports Betting

Sports betting has moved from the margins of American sports culture to the center of the conversation. Once confined to informal pools, Nevada sportsbooks, and whispered point spreads, wagering is now integrated into broadcasts, stadium experiences, and mobile apps that … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Pros and Amateurs on Ice: NHL Players vs. Collegiate Hockey in Olympic History

By Henry Zbyszynski, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36046970 Few debates in Olympic sports history are as enduring as the contrast between professional and amateur athletes. Nowhere has that contrast been more dramatic than in men’s ice hockey, where the presence, or … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Before the Rings: The Story of the First Winter Olympics

Nationaal Archief, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons The Winter Olympics did not begin with the same certainty or grandeur as their summer counterpart. In fact, the first Winter Games were not even officially called the “Winter Olympics” when they took … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – From Empty Arenas to a New Major League: How the NBA Began

George Mikan (1945). Public domain (U.S.) via Wikimedia Commons: File page and license. The NBA did not start as a sure thing, or even as the “NBA.” Its roots trace to a practical problem in the mid-1940s: big-city arena owners … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How to Choose the Right Gear for a Better Game

Image by Pexels from Pixabay If you are new to golfing or just simply trying to improve your performance, you need to have the right gear to make a noticeable difference in your game. When you have good equipment, it … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How the Right Sports Training Tools Elevate Your Game

CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Freepik Sports training tools are nothing new, and almost every athlete, professional or amateur, beginner or experienced, can benefit from using the right ones. Depending on your chosen sport, there are some tools you can … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Ways of Protecting Your Young Football Players

Football is more than just a game. It gives the kids opportunities to learn skills like teamwork, discipline and create lifelong friendships. Stepping onto the field for young football players can be an eye-opening experience in terms of personal growth … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The 1970 AFL–NFL Merger: The Deal That Changed American Football Forever

AFL and NFL teams at the time of the 1970 merger. Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain). By the end of the 1960s, professional football in America had outgrown its small-town roots and turned into a billion-dollar battleground. Two rival leagues, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Birth of the National Football League: From Canton to a National Power

The 1922 Canton Bulldogs — early NFL champions and the pride of Canton, Ohio. Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain). Today’s National Football League is a multibillion-dollar spectacle — but its roots trace back to a smoky car dealership in Canton, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Birth of the National Hockey League: How Chaos Created a Legacy

The Windsor Hotel in Montreal (postcard, c. 1919), where NHL founders met in November 1917.  Source: Wikimedia Commons.  Public domain. The National Hockey League (NHL) didn’t begin as a grand vision for a modern sports empire. It was born from … Continue reading

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