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The Sports Archives – Freedom to be Extreme in a Litigious Society

Ultimate Waivers Many years ago, I traveled to Perris, CA for the National Skydiving Championships. My husband at the time was competing in a 20-way formation competition. When we arrived and signed in we had to fill out an extensive release form and … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top Five Sporting Scandals!

Holyfield-Tyson: Ear biting The two had been fighting dirty, with both parties complaining that the other had engaged in illegal moves and head butting. In the third round, Mike Tyson sank his teeth into Evander Holyfield’s ear and ripped out … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Baseball Attendance May Increase Despite Economic Woes

Grab a hot dog, a nice cold beer, and listen to a stirring round of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” It’s baseball season once again, which means it’s time to buy your season tickets. Now that the weather … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 Of The Greatest Formula 1 Drivers

Formula 1 racing may be the most fast-paced and highly entertaining sport on the planet. In the many decades of professional competition, dozens of drivers have possessed skills and nerves that have allowed them to be considered among the greatest … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How to Perform Better at Sports

If you want to be better at sports, you need to know that there are no real secrets. Success in sports as in life lies in two things, hard work and determination. There are simply no shortcuts to being good … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Unusual Sporting Superstitions!

Superstitions by definition are unusual. Who knows why we do them and where they originate, but they exist. I for one can’t see a magpie without asking him how his wife and kids are, which if you think about is … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Improving Your Golf in the Gym

If you want to get better at golf then there are various options available to you – the most obvious of which is to practice and perhaps to get lessons to help improve your technique and make it more perfect. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Life Of A Rodeo Clown

The world of the rodeo is a thrilling and dangerous place. For the riders, riding a bucking bronco or bringing down a hot-headed bull can, if mis-timed, can cause serious injury or worse. Imagine if your job was to distract … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is The London Olympic Stadium Effectively Built For One Million Visitors?

Going For Gold It is a matter of great pride for any country and more so for the particular city to host the Olympics. Winning the bid to host the 2012 Olympics was indeed a great moment for the United … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – New NFL Blitz – The New Mania for NFL Fanatics

Are you a die-hard NFL fanatic? For sure, just as how much you loved the real game that’s going on in the huge field, you will surely get glued to NFL Blitz. Every football lover must love it. The famous … Continue reading

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