The Sports Archives – Tarnished Glory: Alex Rodriguez’s Doping Mess!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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Perfection is perfectly simple; fouling things up requires true skill.

~ Douglas Horton

Mistakes are part of the human experience, and we all make more than a few along the rocky and sometimes elusive path to maturity. The trick is, of course, to learn from them, which most of us do. Some errors, however, have repercussions as severe as avalanches, smothering dreams, expectations, salaries and personal reputations.

Strike 3 Y’er Out

Yankee star, Alex Rodriguez, is not the first athlete to fall from grace and he certainly won’t be the last. Standing in the same shameful shoes are, among others: National League MVP Ryan Braun, who was suspended from the Milwaukee Brewers for drug violations; and biker, Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France medals for similar doping offenses.

A three-time American League Most Valuable Player, this talented athlete may well face a suspension throughout the 2014 season due to his connections to the now defunct Biogenesis clinic in Florida which supplied him with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Legally, the nature of his suspension and his current contract present some sticky issues.

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The Sports Archives – Real Madrid: The Story Behind The Famous Brand!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Real Madrid football club is a good example of how an organisation has succeeded in developing a valuable resource – its brand. From this, it has developed a strategy that has managed to promote it and maximise its potential.

Real Madrid - APOEL (4)This valuable resource is in itself a result of Real Madrid club’s own set of resources. An important resource has been the players who have passed through the dressing room, helping to influence the current club, its corporate culture and its tradition of success generated throughout its history. The brand Real Madrid already had significant value. The main contribution of the management model applied by President Florentino Perez, was first to value the brand, giving it increasing value and then finding various channels to monetise it. This has helped to achieve a competitive advantage over other clubs, enabling the growth and diversification of the club’s activities centred on the main football theme.

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The Sports Archives – Legal Consequences Of Running Onto A Sports Field!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Running onto the Field

Running onto a sports field, also known as rushing the field, pitch invasion or field invasion, occurs which a spectator crosses onto the playing area during a sporting event. While this act may be entertaining for other fans in the stadium or those watching the game from home, it can carry serious consequences for the offender.

Ejection

At a minimum, a person who runs onto a sports field is almost certain to be ejected from the stadium. When someone is ejected from a game, the cost of the entrance ticket cannot be recovered. In cases where the offense is more serious or causes a greater amount of damages, the actor may face civil or criminal charges, since rushing the field could fall within the categories of trespass and criminal mischief.

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The Sports Archives – Klim’s Korner: LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan

Posted on August 3, 2013 by thesportsarchives
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Michael Jordan

They are the two most iconic basketball superstars ever to walk on a court but when it comes to who is the greatest, its always up for debate. LeBron James or Michael Jordan.  A lot of the older sports fans who saw Jordan actually play will name him as the greatest of all time. I thought this way as well but after watching an interview of Scottie Pippin on ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike Show in May of 2011, I re-assessed my thoughts. I am paraphrasing Pippen but he spoke that Jordan may be the greatest scorer of all time, however, LeBron might be the best all around player. I was surprised, but after LeBron won his first title, I started to see the LeBron side of the argument.

Like most American sports fans I was privileged to watch game 6 of the NBA finals this year and I was blown away by the performance of LeBron James. I have watched him before and he is indescribably good to start but at the same time I have never seen him just get the killer look in his eye and take over a game. It was absolutely amazing. The argument against LeBron was that he was not a clutch player and that he would rather just pass it. In game 6, I saw him hit a 3-pointer, then get the ball right back and knock another one down with under 30 seconds to go.   As game 7 was winding down and San Antonio still in the game, the Heat needed a bucket to close the deal. What happens next blew me away as LeBron gets the ball, steps up and drains a 19 or 20 footer in a defenders face to seal it.  If that’s not clutch I don’t know what is!

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The Sports Archives – Cue Sports – Shattering The Stereotypes!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by thesportsarchives

When you ask the man on the street what their favourite spectator sport is, you are likely to hear the same few responses; namely football, rugby and maybe tennis. Although cue sports are a stable part of our culture and now almost a standard part of public houses, they are not viewed by the majority as an exciting sport that they would plan their leisure time around. However, with snooker’s popularity seemingly on the rise once again, this may all be about to change.

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The Sports Archives – Worst Sporting Injuries Of All Time

Posted on July 31, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Have you ever suffered a sporting injury? Chin up – it can’t be as bad as some of these. Read on to find out about five of the worst sports accidents of all time – and how the affected stars went on to become a success despite them.

Body

So we all know playing sport is generally good for you, but couch potatoes will be pleased to hear there’s a hazardous side to all this activity as well. Check out our rundown of some of the world’s worst ever sporting injuries. Just make sure you’ve finished your lunch.

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The Sports Archives – Tips For High School Wrestlers!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Wrestling is a sport that requires a great deal of physical training and conditioning. Athletes must balance various objectives, such as remaining within their weight class while properly fueling their bodies for the upcoming matches. Fortunately, there are several things they can do to help keep their bodies healthy and well maintained.

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Eating Properly

Wrestlers should make sure to have a balanced diet throughout their training. No one food has all the nutrients a wrestler needs to succeed, so the diet should be varied. It is a good idea to eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, since these foods carry so much nutrient content. They also provide a great deal of fiber. Foods such as baked potatoes are excellent sources of complex carbohydrates, and should be eaten frequently. The key is to not load the potato down with unnecessary and unhealthy condiments, such as sour cream. Good sources of protein, such as egg whites are also important. Before a workout, a wrestler should look to each complex carbs to give their muscles energy for the workout. After a workout, more carbohydrates and protein within an hour are great for recovery.

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The Sports Archives – The Top 3 Football (Soccer) Legends That Gained The Most Interest In The UK After Returning To Their Old Club!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by thesportsarchives

In football there are interesting and boring players. Some don’t catch our interest while others grow up to become legends. Think about players like Beckham, Zola and Bergkamp… In the Premier League we are spoiled with good football players that make our league one of the most interesting in the world.

Here follows 3 legends famous for their exceptional performances on the English pitch. They performed really well in the Premier league, moved to a different country and then made a dramatic comeback to the UK.  These are top three football legends that gained the most interest in the UK after returning to their old club. Here they are:

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The Sports Archives – Iditarod Sled Race: The Last Great Race On Earth!

Posted on July 25, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Iditarod in Anchorage, Alaska

Starting from Anchorage every March and ending 8 to 15 days later in Nome Alaska, the Iditarod is one of the greatest endurance tests in sport, with competitors mushing sled dogs across 1,150 miles of snow and ice in temperatures as low as 60 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.

It is Alaska’s largest spectator sport, and a few things celebrate the pioneering spirit of the United States 49th state much better than this. The trail is now a National Historic Trail, the Iditarod began as a mail and supply route for miners. It winds across frozen rivers and desolate tundra, through dense forest and along miles of wind-swept coast from Seward, near Anchorage, to Nome, on the Western Bering Sea coast. In 1925, part of the Iditarod Trail became a life-saving highway for epidemic-stricken Nome. Diphtheria raged, and serum had to be brought in by intrepid mushers and their hard-driving dogs. In commemoration of those heroic feats, the route was turned into a race course in 1973, and today mushers come from as far away as Japan and Norway to compete for a share of the $600,000 prize.

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The Sports Archives – Ocean Safety On Your First Snorkel Trip!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by thesportsarchives

If you have never been snorkeling before, then you certainly do have an exciting trip ahead of you. However, before you jump straight in there are a few things you need to remember so that you and your group can stay safe so that you don’t need to worry when out on your trip.

Skin Safety

Whichever snorkeling spot you pick, the likelihood is that it is going to be in a sunny location where you are going to be exposed to the sun’s rays for a long amount of time. Remember your skin safety when out on the water and apply high SPF sun block before you begin. To protect your skin all over, you might like to opt for a t-shirt over your swimwear or even a wetsuit which will keep your body at a nice temperature as well as protect you from painful sunburn.

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