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The Sports Archives – Kansas is No. 1 for a Second Time this Season; the First School to Reach the Top for a Second Stint

When this week’s college basketball rankings were released, the Kansas Jayhawks were the top-ranked team in the country. By being ranked number one, the Jayhawks became the first team this season to achieve the top ranking in the polls twice. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – NBA Draft 2016 – Who will be picked first?

With less than 5 months to go until the NBA off-season, the teams are starting to get a good idea of who will be the big names in the NBA draft for this year. But the draft can be unpredictable … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Best Amateur Golf Tournaments In Ireland 2016

Ireland is renowned as one of the top golfing destinations in the world. And, with its combination of top-class courses and breathtaking scenery, it’s little wonder that it’s so popular with golfers the world over. If you want to put … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How To Overcome Your Fear Of Diving In 5 Simple Steps

  It is perhaps not difficult to understand how some might be afraid of diving. The dark depths of the ocean, concerns about breathing and even a fear of sharks can all be daunting prospects for the novice diver. However, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top Three Baits For River Fishing

Fishing is a talent that requires a multitude of skills and attributes, high on that list is the need for patience, persistence and most of all, knowledge. As you’ll likely know by now, sticking just any old bait on the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – When Athletes Are Too Committed

Let’s just get this out the way: being too committed to your sport or working out is better than the alternative. You would rather be passionate about your fitness than not interested at all, which can cause plenty of health … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top Wingsuiting Destinations

Wingsuit flying is not an everyday past time activity. Like many of other extreme sports, proximity flying is not for the faint-hearted. It’s also not something you just dabble in, like a hobby or a sport per se, it’s a … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to be key speaker at Wellbeing Symposium in Kent

Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will be the key speaker at a conference aimed at improving health and happiness at work it has recently been revealed. The former Olympic wheelchair racer, who is available for booking through celebrity talent agency … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Who Invented Golf?

The Origins Of The Game Scotland is known as the ‘home of golf’ for good reason. References to golf date back to the 15th century, and was even banned by King James II’s parliament as being a distraction from military … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Arsene Wenger Has Conceded He Is Sad To See Brendan Rodgers Leave Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers (Liverpool FC Head Coach) was axed from the team after The Reds were held to a draw when they last played Everton FC. The team was left both shocked and devastated by the sudden expulsion of their head … Continue reading

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