Category Archives: Olympics

The Sports Archives – Top Five Sporting Scandals!

Holyfield-Tyson: Ear biting The two had been fighting dirty, with both parties complaining that the other had engaged in illegal moves and head butting. In the third round, Mike Tyson sank his teeth into Evander Holyfield’s ear and ripped out … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is The London Olympic Stadium Effectively Built For One Million Visitors?

Going For Gold It is a matter of great pride for any country and more so for the particular city to host the Olympics. Winning the bid to host the 2012 Olympics was indeed a great moment for the United … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Preparing to Run a Marathon

Let’s face it, running a marathon isn’t something you suddenly jump out of bed and do one day, nor is it something that 99% of people could even contemplate doing. Running a marathon, be it a full or half marathon … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Alcohol and Athletics – How Much is Too Much?

Alcohol and Athletics – How Much is Too Much? Alcohol and athletics.  Athletics and alcohol.  Strange bedfellows, but they have such a long history together that the association has become a social norm.  Many of us don’t feel meeting up … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Understanding The Skate

In masculine company, it may be taboo to openly display an appreciation of figure skating. It seems to somehow dilute the level of testosterone that is supposed to be maintained at all times when such company is gathered. But this … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Olympics: The Greatest Show on Earth?

The Olympics have been hailed as the ultimate amateur athletic competition, but is that really the case anymore? Many sports are now allowing professional athletes to compete. Is this a positive movement, or will it lead to the downfall of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Why Playing Table Tennis is One of the Best Things You Can Do!

If you watch professionals play table tennis, otherwise known as “Ping Pong”, you will see athletes running, jumping, sweating as they swing at what seems like an invisible object. This is because they are chasing a little white ball moving … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – California Sporting Events

The State of California is the Mecca of sporting events. This state is the home to over 30 professional sports team and its large cities and fabulous sports arenas draw hundreds of major sporting events each year. If you are … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Rowing on the River Thames

The river Thames and rowing have had a long and historical relationship. Indeed, the sport of rowing as we know it was developed over the past two centuries on river Thames itself. Whether you wish to row for pleasure, or … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 Extreme Sports to Try in Australia

If you like an adrenaline rush, you’ll love Australia. Australia is a sports crazy country and there’s nothing they like more than extreme sports. They love them so much, in fact, that many of the world’s most daring champion sportsperson’s … Continue reading

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