Category Archives: Other

The Sports Archives – Knickerbocker Glory!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by thesportsarchives

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?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by thesportsarchives

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

Posted on July 30, 2012 by thesportsarchives

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 – The Evolution of Skydiving Gear

Posted on July 11, 2012 by thesportsarchives

It’s interesting talking to people who learned to skydive just a few years before I did. The technology changed so quickly in just a few short years that there was a noticeable lag between countries. While I did the Accelerated … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Has The Curse of Vince Russo Been Lifted From TNA Wrestling?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Have you detected a change in the creative philosophy since the appointment of Bruce Pritchard as TNA’s head of creative? In October 2011, it was announced that Vince Russo had been replaced by Bruce Pritchard  as head of TNA creative. … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Top Five Female Wrestling Personalities That Should Be Inducted Into The Hall of Fame

Posted on July 7, 2012 by thesportsarchives

A lot of people have said that they were shocked when Tammy “Sunny” Sytch got her nod into the WWE Hall of Fame. I challenged those people by saying, “how do you think all the current WWE Divas got their … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Has The Modern Football Boot Increased The Number Of Injuries To Star Players?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by thesportsarchives

There is an argument that the modern football boot has increased the chance of injury for star players. These arguments are based in the belief that lighter boots, while fashionable, are not suitable for the pace and the strength of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Five of the Most Popular Marathons in the World

Posted on June 30, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Popularity in marathons derives itself from several different factors.  First, there is the size and toughness of the crowd of participants.  Sheer numbers alone do not make the marathon popular but the respect it earns.  The most popular marathons in … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How Do Sailing Boats Work?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by thesportsarchives

What could be more exciting, relaxing, and rewarding than sailing the open seas. Every year thousands take to the seas, waterways and rivers to enjoy the beauty of sailing. The earliest historical account of sailing found contained a painted disc … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by thesportsarchives

5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed With The Summer Olympics coming up from London, a lot of focus is being put on sports from around the world. What about the sports that don’t get international attention? These 5 sports … Continue reading →

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