Category Archives: Other

The Sports Archives – The Life Of A Rodeo Clown

The world of the rodeo is a thrilling and dangerous place. For the riders, riding a bucking bronco or bringing down a hot-headed bull can, if mis-timed, can cause serious injury or worse. Imagine if your job was to distract … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Slazenger Panther – Featherweight Champion of the World

Slazenger began life in the days when wooden racquets ruled the tennis world. Today they are legendary among professionals and amateur sportsmen alike, and not only in the game of tennis. Past glories in the company’s history include Martina Navratilova … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Life Of The Rodeo Rider

When we think of the rodeo, our first thoughts turn to the American West, of rodeo riders who pit their strength against bucking broncos and bulls. From their leather cowboy boots to the wide Stetson hat, the image is one … 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 – Is Cheerleading Considered a Sport?

No football or basketball fan would argue that cheerleaders are not an integral part of the sport experience. However, some might argue that cheerleaders are more decorative than anything . . . and that being a cheerleader does not necessarily … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 Sports that Make You Sweat!

5 Sports that Make You Sweat! Playing sports are more than just fun they are also very healthy for you. Part of that is you will experience perspiration or sweating when doing most sports. This is good for you as … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Funny Sports Pictures – Series 12

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 – What Makes Extreme Sports So Popular?

For outsiders, extreme sports enthusiasts appear to be nothing more than “adrenaline junkies.”  Those who have never experienced the thrill of swimming with sharks or feeling the wind on their face from thousands of feet up simply cannot understand the … Continue reading

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