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The Sports Archives – The 1970 AFL–NFL Merger: The Deal That Changed American Football Forever
AFL and NFL teams at the time of the 1970 merger. Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain). By the end of the 1960s, professional football in America had outgrown its small-town roots and turned into a billion-dollar battleground. Two rival leagues, … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – The Birth of the National Football League: From Canton to a National Power
The 1922 Canton Bulldogs — early NFL champions and the pride of Canton, Ohio. Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain). Today’s National Football League is a multibillion-dollar spectacle — but its roots trace back to a smoky car dealership in Canton, … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – Getting Interested in Football? How to Keep Up With the Top Teams This Season
Football is a sport that ordinary fans and fanatics both take seriously. If somebody is interested in football, they will want to know how to best keep up with the many teams and storylines. Some advice for following this fantastic … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Why You Should Play Football
Football is a great game to watch. It brings back memories of high school and college, and it is a tradition in many households at particular times of the year, including, of course, Thanksgiving. Plus, it gives people something to … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – NFL 2016 Mid-Season Breakdown
At this time of year, most parts of the United States are experiencing colder weather, but competition in the National Football League is about to turn up the heat! No matter who you might be rooting for this year or … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Blitz! & Game Theory in American Football
Football (or, as the sport is known beyond North America, “gridiron”) is perhaps the most popular professional-tier sporting activity in the United States, celebrated annually by millions of people for its fun, fast-paced action and healthy competitive spirit. Last July, … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – The Strategy Driving Football Plays
Hectic, fast-paced, coarse…all words that could describe the flow of gameplay in American Football. There’s no denying the intensity behind this renowned sport, but a critical element of success that is easily and frequently overlooked is the logic and planning … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Retirement in Professional Sports
In November of last year, David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox publically announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2016 season. A renowned left-handed batter known infamously for his power-hitting abilities, Big Papi has indeed come … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – A Brief History of Peyton Manning
This past year, the Denver Broncos claimed the 2016 Super Bowl, tasting victory in the National Football League championships for a 3rd time, and this win certainly could not have been achieved without one of the most renowned quarterbacks in … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – The Intricacies of Throwing a Football
The NFL’s 2016 Super Bowl is rapidly approaching, and players are still in the thick of competition to see which 2 teams will be representing this year. In any professional, competitive sport, players consistently demonstrate high-level playing mechanics and complex … Continue reading

