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The Sports Archives – The History Of Golf In America!

  Golf is an increasingly popular international sport. Golf originated in the United Kingdom but, despite golf’s rich tradition in Britain and Ireland, for most of the 20th century it was the Americans that led the sport. For proof of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top 10 Biggest Sports Stadiums in the World!

10. Melbourne Cricket Ground The Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne, Australia, can hold 100,000 spectators for cricket matches and other sporting events. The ground opened to the general public on the 30th of September, 1854. At that time, 130,000 people … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Where to Find Your Favorite Teams for Spring Training!

If you want to watch your favorite baseball team during spring training, there are one of two places you will find them – in Florida or Arizona. Florida is home to the Grapefruit League, which includes the Braves, Nationals, Astros, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Looking For A New Sport To Follow?

Not surprisingly, motocross racing has dramatically increased its viewership in the past few years. Not only does the equipment get better year after year, but the rising stars of the sport such as Ryan Villopoto, Josh Coppins, and Ryan Dungey … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Time To Bring Out The Big Guns!

Since Peter Wilson dramatically won a British gold in the 2012 Olympics, clay pigeon shooting has risen in popularity and is getting the exposure it deserves. Since the Olympic Games, the profile of the sport has been raised significantly, with … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Michael Jordan: 23 Must Know Facts About His Royal Airness!

Michael Jordan is considered by most, the greatest basketball player who ever lived. His legend and image have long outlived his actual playing career, having been retired for over a decade now. He continues to appear on television frequently with … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Allure Of Augusta!

The Augusta Golf Club has a rich history, dating back to 1931 when the land in Georgia was purchased. Originally a fruit orchard, the area boasted many unique natural features. The founders of the club, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Training A Racehorse For Flat Track!

Training a horse for horse racing is very similar to the basic training techniques for all disciplines of horse training. Any breed of horse can race, but the most common racing breeds are the Quarter horse, Thoroughbreds and the Arabian … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a combination of several styles of Asian martial arts that was developed in the country of the same name. It was designed to be an effective form of self-defense that has some cultural elements from Brazil … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 10 Reasons Why a Golf Simulator Helps Your Short Game!

  The driver is sexy. However, money is won on the short game. A great drive followed by a poor chip shot and a three-putt is not a winning strategy. Why not use a golf simulator to improve the least … Continue reading

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