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The Sports Archives – The Greatest Team in History!

Football is a sport with a lot of history, so picking the greatest teams that ever played together is not easy. There is a lot of bias that comes into play whenever football is mentioned and there will be readers … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Putting A-Rod in Perspective

Alex Rodriguez’ days of being in the conversation for top player picked in a fantasy draft are long gone. His days of being a top 50 pick (he had an average draft position of 44.8 in Yahoo! drafts this season) … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 Racehorses In The World!

Great Britain has once again come out on top in the equestrian world. Following a successful performance by the Olympic equestrian Team GB, a British horse has been ranked the best in the world in a recent listing and another … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Could The NBA have TWO Dream Teams?

2 Dream Teams? The Los Angeles Lakers have picked up veteran Steve Nash and defensive all-star Dwight Howard in order to compete with the championship-stricken Miami Heat. The Miami Heat had a rocky beginning after acquiring both Lebron James and … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – What Happened to Tennis Racquets of the Past?

Bjorn Borg, one of the best tennis players on the planet was also the hottest personality throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Why? He dominated the tennis world with his unbelievable topspin and calm demeanor. Borg preferred to play with the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How To Train For A Full Marathon

Whether attempting to run a marathon for personal reasons, or for charity, correct preparation is essential. Know Your Pace An important part of preparing for a marathon involves getting to know at what pace you can comfortably run at. More … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Volley for Serve Down Under!

Volley for Serve Down Under For over a century, the Australian Open has thrilled tennis fans from all over the world. As the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events, it is the initial showcase for newcomers and veterans … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Career Profile of David de Gea, Manchester United

David De Gea´s transfer to the English Premier league with Manchester United at the start of the 2011/2012 football season put the 21-years old Spanish goalkeeper firmly in the floodlight. Playing for a side like Alex Ferguson´s Red Devils is … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is the Australian Pride Misplaced?

The very thought of the country winning not ten or twenty, but thirty-five medals makes any Australian’s chest inflate with pride to the size of the planet Jupiter. But put $297 million from the taxpayers’ pockets, in that same thought. … Continue reading

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