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The Sports Archives – The Business of College Sports

Despite its stated purpose as an amateur endeavor, the world of college sports is run incredibly similarly to a big business. The score of college sports is littered with multimillion dollar television contracts, monumental coach salaries, and even billions of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – When Is Prince Albert Going to Hit Again?

What’s wrong with Albert Pujols? That’s what Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fans have been wondering after the first month of his first season with the team.  Here are his fantasy baseball 2012 numbers after April – a .217/.265/.304 slash … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Fitness for Hockey

Hockey is a very physical and visceral sport and  it’s one that requires a lot of dedication and skill if you want to excel. To this end training is highly important and it’s crucial that you should train and develop … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 Ways to Enjoy the UEFA Champions League Final

Do Your Homework Sure, it’s tempting to treat the big game as pure spectacle, but learning a little about narrative about the teams going into the game can make all the difference. For example, after a great start to the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Olympic Time!

When Usain Bolt lines up for the start of the Olympic Men’s 100 meters final this summer, the eyes of the world will be on the clock to see whether he can beat his own world record. The days where … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Skiing in Summer – Top Ski Resorts With Year Round Snow!

For those skiing enthusiasts who just can’t get enough of the white stuff, the end of the ski season in large parts of Europe doesn’t necessarily have to mean the end of opportunities for getting out on the slopes. For … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Funny Sports Pictures – Series 13

More funny sports pictures from The Sports Archives! View all of our Funny Sports Pictures! Series 1 | Series 2 | Series 3 | Series 4 | Series 5 | Series 6 | Series 7 | Series 8 | Series … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 of the Coolest MotoGP Racing Circuits

MotoGP is one of the most enjoyed and cherished sports around the world. The fan base of MotoGP has increased in size and magnitude. More and more people are getting involved in it in one or the other form. Everyone … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Fall-out From the 2012 Grand National

The 2012 Grand National is likely to live long in the memory. A dramatic duel between Neptune Collonges and Sunnyhillboy produced the closest finish in the race’s 173-year history, but that was largely overshadowed as a global audience of millions … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Rise And Rise Of Graeme McDowell

Graeme McDowell has enjoyed a whirlwind last two years. Success at the 2010 US Open – the first time a Northern Irishman has achieved the feat – has propelled the 32-year-old to golfing stardom and significantly boosted his sporting profile. … Continue reading

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