Author Archives: thesportsarchives

The Sports Archives – ‘Three Strikes; You’re Out!’ – How Baseball Got Started!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by thesportsarchives

At the risk of assuming baseball started elsewhere, for purposes of this tidbit, we will presume the United States is the point of reference. Historically, however, two English games, Rounders and Cricket had influences on today’s sport of baseball. And … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Different Types of Rugby Boots, How They Differ and Why?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The days when all rugby players wore the same type of boot are long gone. Advances in materials and manufacturing technology and the understanding that a “one type fits all” philosophy no longer holds true, have led to new innovations … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Five Of The Highest Paid Managers In Baseball!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Major League Baseball is a multi-billion dollar industry, with a large portion of that rightfully going to the salaries of more than a thousand players; they are the people who decide if a team wins or loses and winning teams … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 4 Greatest European Imports In The History Of NBA!

Posted on May 11, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Although the NBA has been around since 1949, it is only since the late 80s that foreign players, especially Europeans, have been able to establish themselves in the best basketball league in the world. However, in this short time, the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How To Approach Your First Marathon

Posted on May 10, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Marathons are about so much more than completing 26.2 miles. Within this kind of momentous occasion there are stories of triumph, heartbreak, personal anguish and the most incredible fulfillment when the finish line comes into the equation. The most common … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Jason Dufner: History As A Golfer!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Jason Dufner found his love for golf at the young age of 14 when he moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It soon became a major part of his life as he practiced his skills and played for St. Thomas Aquinas … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 2013 Corvette Racing Season!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by thesportsarchives

In the last half decade, the Corvette has reclaimed much of the racing glory that the earliest C1 and C2 models claimed in the ’50’s and ’60’s. With the 2013 racing season officially upon us, what can we expect from … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Rory McIlroy: History As A Golfer!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Claiming he hit his first golf ball when he was two years old, Rory McIlroy has surprised PGA fans everywhere. In 2005, he won the West Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championships. He was the youngest competitor ever to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Super Bowl Lighting Disaster: What Went Wrong?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Even if you know nothing about football, have never watched one single game and don’t know the shape of the ball they use, you most likely know at least one thing about the 2013 Super Bowl, the lights went out. … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Easy Steps To Help Choose The Right Pool Table

Posted on May 4, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Movies like the Hustler and the Color of Money weren’t only great films, but they also did wonders for the sport of pool. As a direct result of seeing one or both of these movies, many people opted to try … Continue reading →

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