The Sports Archives – 4 Facts About The 2014 Winter Olympics!

Posted on January 26, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics official logo

My first memory of the winter Olympics revolved around watching 15-year-old Tara Lipinski dazzle the judges and audiences everywhere with her flawless performances and radiant energy during the 1998 games. I’ve been an ardent fan of the winter Olympics ever since. With sports ranging from ice skating to bobsledding to cross country skiing, the winter Olympics boasts a full roster of interesting sports and inspiring performances. Here are a few things to know about this year’s Olympics:

1.) The Olympics Are Less Than 3 Weeks Away

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will commence on Friday, February 7 with an Opening Ceremony and end on Sunday, February 23 with a closing ceremony. During the intervening 17 days, there will be hundreds of athletics competing for their countries.

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The Sports Archives – Fishing Taboos You Should Break – And Some You Should Keep!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Key West Charter Captain Craig Eubank on the bridgeA few years ago my best friend’s dad underwent a double knee replacement and so I swung by the house one afternoon to say hello, see how he was doing, have a chat, etc. It was just a couple of days after the surgery so he was totally whacked out on pain meds, which made for quite a few interesting conversations.

At one point he told me that as soon as he was healed up and back on his feet that he was going back to school to get his doctorate. Being an educated man, I didn’t think too much of this notion. That is until he told me what he was going to study.

“I am going to write my doctoral thesis on why some people can catch fish and other people can’t,” he said. He went on to tell me all about his childhood mate and how they used to fish together on the river. Same rod, same reel, same bait, same hole. His friend always caught fish and he never did. Clearly this childhood scar stuck with him over the course of his lifetime.

There’s something about fishing that makes the most rational people turn into mini witch doctors. The only pastime that fosters more superstition is playing Bingo at a smoke-filled V.F.W. hall. The list of fishing superstitions and taboos is exhaustive, wear the right hat, spit on your worm, throw back your first catch of the day for good luck…in the superstitious South you can find at least 50 different supernatural tricks specifically for hooking a catfish. Motor oil on your hook, anyone?

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The Sports Archives – 10 Famous MLB Players Who Call The Sunshine State Home!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by thesportsarchives

During the 2012 annual governor’s conference on tourism in Orlando, a slogan was unveiled to convince visitors to stay one more night. Soon commercials showing tourists not yet ready to leave the state began airing, each one claiming that it “Must Be the Sunshine”.

Visiting the Sunshine State is a dream for many people – and not just in America. Even people in European countries dream of visiting landmarks like Disneyworld, where they can see Mickey Mouse in his east coast quarters. Theme parks, golf, and ocean-related activities make the state the perfect place for visitors of all ages.

Braves Spring Training Walt Disney World Fl.

There’s No Place Like Home

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The Sports Archives – The UK’s Most Famous Stadia!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by thesportsarchives

From Wembley to Old Trafford, we take a look at the United Kingdom’s most famous stadia.

Great Britain has a well-established sports culture, and many long-standing sporting events are held regularly throughout the country. As a result, some sports venues have become internationally recognised symbols. In this article we take a look at the UK’s most famous stadia and at some interesting facts about these venues.

Wembley

Wembley Stadium IlluminatedHaving a total capacity of 90,000 people, Wembley is the UK’s largest stadium and the second largest in Europe, only preceded by FC Barcelona’s impressive Camp Nou. But Wembley is not only famous due to its capacity. To many people, Wembley is a national symbol, as the stadium is home to England’s national football team and has hosted some of the most memorable sports events of the last century.

First built in 1923 to host the Empire Exhibition, Wembley’s construction had an astonishing cost of over £750,000 and took nearly a year. However, the stadium soon went into liquidation, and had to be renovated in 1963 and re-built in 2007 at a cost of almost £800 million.

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The Sports Archives – Lawyers Seeking Settlement From NFL For Brain And Spinal Cord Injuries!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by thesportsarchives

NFL ConcussionThe NFL Players Association’s attorneys in the highly publicized personal injury case are currently seeking damages they won against the NFL for players who suffered severe injuries to their brain and spine while playing for the National Football League.

Settlement?

The settlement, which was originally estimated to total about $765 million dollars for the league is now estimated to be worth as high as $914 million dollars as the attorneys representing injured players are fighting to receive payments from the league to the players most deeply injured by concussions and other brain and spine injuries.

A Landmark Civil Case

The case, which is said to benefit as many as 18,000 players, has won compensation for players who faced major head trauma while playing. Football is a violent sport, and a major part of the game are concussions, which is trauma to the head that swells the brain.

The players and their attorneys have asserted that the dangerous nature of the game was not disclosed to players at the time of their playing. Once injured, many players were prematurely brought back into play, in a move that may be viewed as the NFL putting the sensationalism of the game over the safety of its players.

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The Sports Archives – The Richest Football (Soccer) Stadium In The World?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by thesportsarchives

When the winner of the bid for the 2022 World Cup tournament was announced as Qatar in 2011, everyone already expected a lot. Qatar, ranked as the world’s richest country in 2012, is synonymous with opulence and a certain amount of ostentatiousness, but in addition to the high-tech facilities, impressive stadia and lavish facilities, there have been some major construction issues to contend with.

There’s absolutely no doubt that Qatar means business when it comes to providing the facilities for a successful World Cup in 2022. Whilst most of us in the UK don’t have to worry about sweltering temperatures in our workplace, we know that temperature can have a dramatic effect in our work.

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The Sports Archives – Super Bowl Watch 2014!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by thesportsarchives

With just over two weeks remaining until the Super Bowl and four teams still in the running, anticipation is running high over which two teams will compete for the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy. Let’s recap the two remaining games:

New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos

1.) Broncos Vs. Patriots

On Sunday, January 19, the Denver Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning will lead his team in the game against opposing quarterback Tom Brady and his New England Patriots. This will be a rousing game as Brady and Manning go head-to-head for the 15th time in their legendary careers. I grew up watching these two greats battle against each other, so I’m excited to see them play together again on Sunday. Although Brady has a 10-4 advantage (including 2-1 in the playoffs), Manning now has a more talented team. The teams are evenly matched, as was evidenced by their overtime game earlier this season. According to bleacherreport.com, the Broncos have an edge in four categories and the Patriots in three, with one a tossup (read the full article here). Bleacher Report believes that the Patriots’ Bill Belichick would win the coaching matchup, but noted that the Broncos have home-field advantage. They wrote, “The Broncos’ passing game and the Patriots’ running game will make the difference, although it’ll be intriguing to monitor how New England moves through the air against Denver without cornerback Chris Harris in the lineup.” Though it’s guaranteed to be a tight match, the neck-in-neck game should make it even more interesting for fans.

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The Sports Archives – 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, a Massive Recall!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by thesportsarchives

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300

When someone decides to ride a motorcycle they are doing so knowing full well that the chances of an accident are much higher than those driving a car. Riding a motorcycle though, gives you the pleasure of being free and moving at a much quicker pace if there’s a traffic jam. Assuming all riders are taking every precaution possible, wearing all possible gear at all times, there is not much you can do if the manufacturer of your bike drops the ball on you. In 2013, Kawasaki dropped the ball with their 2013 Ninja 300.

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The Sports Archives – Learning To Snowboard? How Long It Will Take!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Introduction

Snowboarding is a great and wonderful sport, one that can be very rewarding for the participant if done correctly. However, it takes a while to get acclimated to the conditions of snowboarding. Some people have the ability to pick up the skill on the fly, but others have a more difficult time making sense of what a regular or goofy footing is. Generally, it takes about three days to get a handle on the mechanics and skills needed to snowboard smoothly. So what are some ways you could speed up your learning phase so that you can hit the slopes?

What You Can Do By Yourself

There are a few tips that could help you move things along when attempting to learn how to snowboard by yourself. A practical method that you can utilise is to research how to snowboard the day before. Having an idea of what to expect from your day on the slope really helps you get rid of any preconceived notions you may have had. Being physically fit is also a huge bonus to learning snowboarding. Having the physical capability to deal with the inevitable bumps and bruises is a huge bonus in snowboarding. Also, if you are fit or can get fit before snowboarding, it allows you to have quicker recovery periods so that you can pick up on snowboarding again later on. On the same note, snowboarding three days in a row is better than snowboarding very sparsely. Building muscle memory is important to figuring out how to ride the slopes. Having the right attitude and mindset also goes a long way to quickening the process. If you start off with an enthusiastic attitude, it helps with the learning process. Also, understanding the fact that you will fall will take out some of the fear from snowboarding.

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The Sports Archives – Staying Safe on the Slopes!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Skier carving a turn

As the recent tragedy that has befallen Michael Schumacher once again sadly demonstrates, skiing can be one of the most dangerous sports to learn. The first priority of any good skier should be safety – not just their own but that of other skiers too and especially children, who maybe aren’t as robust or experienced enough to deal with certain situations.

With that in mind, here are ten golden rules to abide by, from the first lift to the last run of the day, to ensure your next skiing holiday is both fun and safe.

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