Author Archives: thesportsarchives

The Sports Archives – Mark Teixeira: When Will He Start Hitting Again?

When the New York Yankees signed Mark Teixeira, they expected him to be a superstar for years to come. After all, he was 28, in the prime of his career, and the team was paying him a lot of money … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Best White Water Locations in the USA!

White water rafting is not for the faint of heart. There is something about this extreme sport that gets adrenaline rushing and provides a death defying experience. Whipping down the fierce rapids at great speeds and getting splashed with waves … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 2012 European Championship Infographic!

The stage is set for the year’s most significant footballing event and Europe’s biggest football tournament: the UEFA Euro 2012! The Euro 2012 Infographic provides a selection of the most interesting data visualizations for the upcoming Euro 2012 as well … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How Did Player’s Names on Football Jerseys Come About?

Have you ever wondered how the idea of placing a player’s name on the back of a football jersey came about?  It is no stretch of the imagination to find out that television had something to do with it. Evidently, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Time Of Year College Football Springs Into Action!

Spring opening Spring, the season which brightens the darkness of winter, gives life to hardcore college football fans who are suffering withdrawal symptoms from their passionate addiction. With the long agitating wait ended, the quarterback recruitment completed, and teams intensely … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Career in Sports Engineering

If you have a passion for both sports and science, a career in sports engineering could be perfect for you. These days, the sports industry is big business. Sports suppliers and athletes alike want to out-perform their competitors. Sport engineers … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is Kurt Angle’s Olympic Desire Genuine or a Publicity Stunt?

Kurt Angle won Olympic gold in 1996. Since winning that medal, he has stated that he wanted to go back to amateur competition or to compete in Mixed Martial Arts. For one reason or another, it never happens. Angle claimed … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is Pro Wrestling Better or Worse Than It Was Five years Ago?

I’m an old school purist. Well, not that old school, but I do prefer the pro wrestling product of the 80’s when the business protected the magic that made it so engaging. The first Wrestlemania took place in 1985, yet … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Astro Turf versus Normal Grass for Training in Sports

Astro Turf was first adopted for use in sport by baseball. Its inaugural usage in the Houston Astrodome paved the way for other teams and other sports to cover their own pitches with it, and in fact coined the name … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Olympic Medals

With the London Summer Olympics just around the corner it’s natural to begin thinking about some of the traditions and rituals associated with the event. Just recently the Olympic Flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the games. … Continue reading

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