Tag Archives: Basketball

The Sports Archives – Netball: Part Net, Part Ball

Posted on August 7, 2016 by aemery97

How often do you get a sport which is “exactly what it says on the tin”? The truth is pretty often, given such examples as football, baseball, etc.…as well as netball! Netball is a competitive activity with roots dating back … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Denver’s Top Sporting Mascots!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by thesportsarchives

The Mile-High City has rather more than its fair share of professional-level and top college sports teams. As such, it is easily one of the most mascot-saturated cities in America. What many people don’t know is that these mascots actually … Continue reading →

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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, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Top 10 NBA Rookies Ever!

Posted on July 13, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Once in a while, a player of outstanding ability rises above the rest to dominate in the sport of basketball. Some of these young athletes go on to the pros to continue their winning streaks. Through rigorous training, religious dedication, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About The San Antonio Spurs!

Posted on July 10, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Any San Antonian will tell you that the Spurs are the greatest team in the history of the NBA, because San Antonians have a lot of pride when it comes to basketball and the San Antonio Spurs. With the June … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The 5 Best Big Men In The History Of The NBA!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Though today’s era of NBA basketball is guard-centric, the game was once ruled by high-flying giants. Many of the league’s most exciting, entertaining, and unbelievable players throughout the years have played the Center position. In fact, the five best centers … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Michael Jordan: 23 Must Know Facts About His Royal Airness!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Michael Jordan is considered by most, the greatest basketball player who ever lived. His legend and image have long outlived his actual playing career, having been retired for over a decade now. He continues to appear on television frequently with … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How & Why Basketball Is Growing In Popularity Globally!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Whilst basketball has always been a popular pastime in America, in recent years it has started to break out across the Atlantic to the UK and Europe. From a little known sport that was first played in the 1890s with … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – NBA Twitter All-Stars

Posted on March 11, 2013 by thesportsarchives

This infographic is about the top and bottom NBA teams and their statistics on Twitter. Did you know that the total number of combined Twitter followers for all NBA teams is 11,263,520? This NBA All Star infographic shows those teams … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Best Moments Of The New Orleans Hornets!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The New Orleans Hornets recently announced they will be changing their name to the Pelicans at the beginning of next season. Sports fans everywhere have critiqued the organization’s decision to change to the name of a bird that doesn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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