Author Archives: thesportsarchives

The Sports Archives – Why English Football Continues To Struggle At Grass Roots Level

As we come to the end of yet another year in which success has been noticeably baron for our nation team in the nation’s number one sport, it’s time to look back and see if there are any signs we … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Where are the Best Golfers in the World From?

The Best Golfers in the World are From . . .? Which country produces the best golfers? In order to get to the bottom of this question let’s take a look at the world rankings over the last 6 years. … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Popularity of Cycling!

Cycling has become more popular over the last few years a small part of this increase in popularity can be attributed to the 2012 London Olympics and Bradley Wiggins Tour De France win. However cycling has a rich history that … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Top 5 Football Movies in the Past 20 Years!

The Top 5 Football Movies in the Past 20 Years Baseball might be America’s pastime, but football is its passion.  There’s just something about those crisp fall Sundays paired some chicken wings, cold beers, buddies, and the game that make … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Rookie Runners: Opportunity for Giants’ David Wilson!

There were three running backs picked in the first round of the 2012 draft. Tampa Bay’s Doug Martin (drafted 31st out of Boise State) is already a star (though he still has to deal with being nicknamed Muscle Hamster). Martin … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Who’s Tough Enough For Tough Mudder?

There are many arduous sporting challenges and activities out there but Tough Mudder certainly provides a unique battle to complete.  When the winter time is getting into full flow in the UK one of the toughest assault courses around comes … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The History And Basics Of Wheelchair Basketball

The History And Basics Of Wheelchair Basketball With the popularity of this year’s Paralympic Games, we think it’s time to take a closer look at one of the most watchable sports: wheelchair basketball. Developed by American World War II veterans, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Benefits of Belly Dancing!

Belly dancing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you consider taking up exercise, but it is certainly worth consideration. Belly dancing is a dance that originated in the Middle East, and generally conjures up images … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – The Business of Sport – Fred Perry

It is strange to look back at the life of a tennis legend and consider that his greatest achievement may actually have come in the business arena not on the Tennis Court. Fred Perry won an incredible 10 tennis grand … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How Much Does It Cost To Train An Olympic Athlete?

For a select few world-class athletes, 2012 was the year when they realized their full potential, and stood on the podium with an Olympic gold medal around the neck. At that specific moment, they may well have contemplated how the … Continue reading →

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