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

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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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The Sports Archives – Exploring Airsoft As A Sporting Activity!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Airsoft Rock FieldAirsoft as a sport has been remarkably popular in some of the major Asian countries but is yet to be as well-known as paintball in North America. However, sales of guns are considerably increasing in America as well and it can easily be anticipated that the sport is going to be hugely popular in the coming years. As you go further through this post you will come across a bit about the history of this immensely enjoyable sport besides its features and reasons behind its growing popularity.

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The Sports Archives – Intelligence in the NFL!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Although it is not always considered when searching for new players in the NFL, intelligence is measured by the players with the Wonderlic Test, a test that involves 50 questions to help better gauge the NFL players’ intelligence throughout the entire organization. According to statistics, players with the highest Wonderlic test scores are more likely to land a position in the starting lineup, regardless of their experience and the team they are playing on. In total, there are 53 players that each NFL team can have on its roster in addition to a 5-player practice squad. There is a total of 32 teams in the NFL , making a total of 1,696 players who are currently in the NFL themselves.

In 2013, Blaine Gabbert scored a 42 on the Wonderlic test scale, giving him the top score throughout the entire NFL roster that was tested. The runner-ups for the Wonderlic test includes Alex Smith, Eli Manning, Matt Flynn, Colin Kaepernick, Matt Stafford, Andrew Luck and Tony Romo.

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The Sports Archives – A Beginner’s Guide To Canadian Speedway!

Posted on September 21, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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Summary

Speedway is the exciting new sport taking Canada by storm. Here’s everything you need to know, from what speedway is to where you can see it.

Canada is known for its mounties, moose, maple syrup and, if the Canadian Speedway Racing Association gets its way, motorcycle racing. Speedway racing is a fairly new sport, and is currently taking Canada by storm. People are passionate about the race, and the sport has its own distinct culture full of hobbyists and historians interested in the development of speedway through the ages.

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The Sports Archives – The Best Football (Soccer) Leagues In Europe!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Europe is blessed to have some of the most high quality and exciting football leagues in the world with players from all over the globe entertaining the millions. But what just are the best leagues for a football fan to watch?

La Liga Logo

The Spanish La Liga is dominated by Barcelona and Real Madrid, two of the most famous and richest football clubs in existence. Their rivalry “El Classico” is probably the most famous in the world and has been raging for decades. These two clubs boast players such as Argentina’s Lionel Messi, the Brazilian Neymar and the two most expensive players in football history, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. However there is great quality football played by other clubs too including Valencia and Sevilla to name just a few.

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