The Sports Archives – The Ashes – A Whole Lotta’ History!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by thesportsarchives
Australia Kangaroos - 2008

Australia Kangaroos – 2008

Just like the cricket series of the same name The Ashes rugby league series was a best of three series of test matches played between the Great Britain and Australian rugby national league teams.

Despite its popularity, largely owing to the enormous rivalry between the two teams, The Ashes series only ran from 1908 until 2003. In this time a total of 39 contests for the title were held, with the hosting rights alternating between the two teams.

With recent talks of the series making a comeback on the international rugby league stage, many rugby fans are keen to know more about the history of one of the most important series of test matches in rugby league history.

Where it all began…

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The Sports Archives – Top 10 MMA Fighters Of All Time!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Brock Lesnar Apr 201210.Brock Lesnar

It is hard to imagine that such a capable MMA fighter can come from a joke platform such as the WWE. I mean doing theater is one thing, but when a guy is beating the bejesus out of your cheek bones, one must be a true fighter in order to cut it. Undoubtedly, this hulk of an individual has made his mark and proven himself to be more than a capable fighter.

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The Sports Archives – How L.C. Greenwood impacted the NFL

Posted on October 9, 2013 by thesportsarchives

L.C. Greenwood in 2007The football community in Pittsburgh and across the nation paused to honor the passing of L.C. Greenwood on September 29. As the powerful and dominant member of the Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense, Greenwood succumbed to kidney failure at age 67. Greenwood was an integral member of the dominant defensive force of the 1970s Steelers, and played a central role in the 1975 Super Bowl, which was the first for the Steelers. During Greenwood’s tenure with the team, he would help the Steelers win a total of four Super Bowls in just six years.

Size, speed and power were the central facets of Greenwood’s game, and his relentless style helped inspire defensive players for generations to come. Greenwood used his athletic ability to turn into a veritable sacking machine, retaining the speed and agility he showcased in college even after bulking up to 245 pounds to play professionally.

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The Sports Archives – Horse Racing, A History And Introduction!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by thesportsarchives
Eclipse an undefeated British racehorse and outstanding sire.

Eclipse an undefeated British racehorse and outstanding sire.

Horse racing is a British establishment; it has been a pervasive part of our culture for hundreds of years.  Before it reached Britain, it, in its own way, made a huge mark on the rest of the world.

Originating in Ancient Greek and Roman times with Olympic chariot races, and other less well established competitive and entertainment based arenas.  But, as we all well know, it has grown to be far more, or less depending on your perspective, than its gilded chariot roots.

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The Sports Archives – That Good, Old Game Of Golf!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Golf is a great game that has been played for many years by many people in all kinds of crazy settings, so, here we’ve accumulated some pretty cool facts you may not know about this seriously impressive sport.

  • Scottish Bagpiper

    Golf as we know it today was invented in Scotland around 500 years ago.

  • Despite the fact that golf was invented by the Scots it was banned in the country 3 times in between 1457 and 1491.  This is because the Scottish government believed that it interfered with their military training, which was crucially important for their ongoing war with the English.
  • Golf is only one of two sports to ever have been played on the surface of the moon.  On the 6th of February 1971, Alan Shepard a member of Apollo 14 swung one-handed and hit a ball with a 6 iron in space!  The only other sport to have been played on the surface of the moon is Javelin.

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The Sports Archives – The New Olympic Swimsuits. Why All The Fuss?

Posted on October 3, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Perhaps you remember that 2009 was something of a big year for swimming. In fact, more records were set in the Olympics that year in swimming, both men’s and women’s, than ever before in any other sport. And then FINA, the organization responsible for regulating Olympic swimming, banned the suits the swimmers wore who set all these records. Why? They claimed it was the suits, not the athletes, who were harder, better, stronger, and faster this year.

The New Suit

The new Olympic swimsuit doesn’t look like your average day-at-the-beach pink pair of plastic shorts. It looks more like a risqué version of a Matrix jumpsuit. And at a half an hour just to put the thing on, they’re definitely not designed for an everyday swim. They’re designed for something very specific: competition swimming. And they’re unlike anything else previously created.

The LZR Racer Suit is unveiled at a press conference in New York City. Michael Phelps is at center, with Natale Coughlin to his left.

The LZR Racer Suit is unveiled at a press conference in New York City. Michael Phelps is at center, with Natale Coughlin to his left.

History

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The Sports Archives – Which Sports Are Best For Children?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Which Sports Are Best For Children?

We all know how important physical activity is for children. Not only does it encourage a healthy lifestyle from a young age but it also equips kids with valuable life skills such as teamwork, time management, a strong work ethic, and determination.

But how do you know which sport to encourage your child to play? Of course they might already have an idea of which club or after school activity they want to join or they might just want to do the same sport as their friends.

If they’re not sure what they want to get involved in here are some ideas for age appropriate sports and physical activities they can do.

Ages two to five

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The Sports Archives – NFL Settles Lawsuit Related To Concussion Related Medical Costs

Posted on October 1, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Football is the most popular sport in America, and also its highest rated television program. For many families across the country, settling in for a relaxing Sunday with the game is the perfect way to spend the week.

Reggie Nelson of the Jacksonville Jaguars hitting Reggie Wayne of the Indianapolis Colts - 2007

Reggie Nelson of the Jacksonville Jaguars hitting Reggie Wayne of the Indianapolis Colts – 2007

In recent years, however, the NFL has come under serious fire from former players and their advocates, who point out that football carries with it some very serious health risks and that player’s safety is constantly put into jeopardy while in the process of playing this very physical game. Recently, the NFL settled a large lawsuit with former players who allege that they suffered serious head and brain injuries as a result of playing for the NFL.

Is It Enough Money?

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The Sports Archives – Why Golf Is Quickly Becoming A Popular Female Sport

Posted on September 28, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Although some people may associate golfing with men, golf is an incredibly popular sport among women. In the United States, there are millions of women taking to the golf course each and every year. Statistics show that the fastest growing sector of female golfers is young adults aged 18-29 years old. Young female golfers play less frequently than older female golfers, playing an average of only three rounds per year.

Lorena Ochoa (MEX) during practice before 2007 LPGA Championship held at Bulle Rock Golf Course, on June 6, 2007 in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Lorena Ochoa (MEX) during practice before 2007 LPGA Championship held at Bulle Rock Golf Course, on June 6, 2007 in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

However, the average score of these young golfers is almost on par with frequent players from the older age groups. According to statistics, the older the female golfer is, the more often she plays. The older age group of female golfers play around 30 rounds of golf each year, mainly due to the fact that they are retired and don’t have the responsibility of young children.

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The Sports Archives – Effective Ways To Improve Your Swimming Technique And Form!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Roma 193 Giovanni Franceschi

One of the biggest obstacles to fast swimming is technique. You may train five times a week and rack up hundreds of yards; but if you haven’t mastered the basics of proper technique, you’ll never develop your full potential.

Better swimming technique will boost your speed for no extra effort, energy cost, or change in fitness. So stop training like a triathlete, focusing too much on intensity and volume. Instead, focus on mastering proper swimming technique. Here are the eight key components of proper swimming technique to improve your performance.

8 Key Components of Swimming Technique

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