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The Sports Archives – Knickerbocker Glory!

Teamed with ‘knickerbocker’ shorts, usually held up by a belt of differing widths, early footballers would wear thick leather football boots and long, woolly socks with shin pads which could be tucked in or worn outside. Earlier still, when football began to … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is Having Sex Really Bad for An Athlete Before a Game?

Do athletes really have to abstain from having sex before a big event? This is a question many athletes are asked throughout their career. The answers are mixed; some answer “no,” while most answer “yes.” Some say it’s okay to … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Three Sports Nutrition Myths Debunked

Don’t eat that; eat this instead. Don’t do that; do this instead. There are a lot of nutrition myths in the sports industry. If you follow one of them without doing some research first or asking an expert, then it … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Baseball Card Manufacturing Broken Down In 5 Steps

Trading cards have been circulating since the 1880s. It has evolved through the years in size, shapes and make. Originally, trading cards became popular because of baseball fans. These cards have been collected by people of all ages. The value … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Adam Dunn: Back in Action?

When you pick Adam Dunn for your fantasy baseball team, you have to be aware that he is not your typical ballplayer. You will never get a high batting average from him – his career average is .243, and the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Speedway Racing – What’s It All About?

Speedway motorbikes are unlike your conventional road bikes; for starters, they don’t have brakes! They have one gear and a 500 cc engine that runs on methanol fuel. They can accelerate at excessive speeds of up to 60 mph, which … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Treat Your Injury Like an Olympian!

With the 2012 Summer Olympics taking place in London, millions around the world will have their eyes glued to their favorite athletes representing their country. Gold medals and praise aren’t the only things these athletes take home with them, though. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 Great Motocross Circuits In The UK!

The sport of Motocross is surprisingly over 100 years old. It was a sport enjoyed by owners of early auto-cycles, which also became known as scrambling. It would involve a ‘scramble’ across country to give these motorized bone shakers a … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – UAM Boll Weevils Unveil New Uniform!

The UAM Boll Weevils have recently announced a kit change, which will return them to their traditional green and white uniform after several years in black and green. The team is based at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Unnecessary Pressure Or All In The Game?

A lot of people found it strange to hear the pre-Wimbledon men’s final comments that Andy Murray had the “pressure of a nation” on his shoulders as he went head to head with 16 time grand slam winner and, let’s … Continue reading

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