Tag Archives: Cricket

The Sports Archives – Indians Have A Good Track Record In Answering Abuse With Wonderful Performances!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by thesportsarchives

In the game of cricket, no international team takes a vulgar abuse issue as serious as India. Forgive me for including Sreesanth in the list, as he reacts in the opposite manner than his fellow Indian players. However, you can … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – All About Auto Polo

Posted on September 4, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Let’s face it. People can get pretty creative when it comes to creating sports. Fencing, cricket and the luge are just a few examples of the more unique sports in existence. How about cars? Of course there are all sorts … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Cheap At Half the Price!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Good-quality football boots do not come cheap…just ask any mum whose offspring want the latest ‘must haves’ from Nike, Puma or Adidas. But just how pricey can they get? Rio Ferdinand decided to commission the most expensive football boots in … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Knickerbocker Glory!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Teamed with ‘knickerbocker’ shorts, usually held up by a belt of differing widths, early footballers would wear thick leather football boots and long, woolly socks with shin pads which could be tucked in or worn outside. Earlier still, when football began to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Has The Modern Football Boot Increased The Number Of Injuries To Star Players?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by thesportsarchives

There is an argument that the modern football boot has increased the chance of injury for star players. These arguments are based in the belief that lighter boots, while fashionable, are not suitable for the pace and the strength of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Hawk Eye Technology In Sport!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The Wimbledon Championships are fast approaching and along with Pimms and strawberries and cream, Hawk Eye Technology will be used to ensure there is no margin of error on-line calls. No More “You Can Not Be Serious” Gone are the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The World’s Oldest Football!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The latest issue of British stamps features famous landmarks from A to Z, including S for Stirling Castle…where the world’s oldest football was found in the private rooms of Mary Queen of Scots. Dating from the 16th century, and made … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Eternal Debate – Attend Sports Events Or Watch them On TV?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Sports fans all over the world are truly spoiled for choice in any given year. The range of major events that occur is simply mind-boggling, and even the most ardent addicts have to miss out occasionally, because there’s simply too … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Funny Sports Pictures – Series 7

Posted on July 30, 2011 by thesportsarchives

More funny sports pictures from The Sports Archives! View all our Funny Sports Pictures! Series 1 | Series 2 | Series 3 | Series 4 | Series 5| Series 6 Posted: 07/30/2011

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The Sports Archives – 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Has Arrived!

Posted on February 19, 2011 by thesportsarchives

In the United States, when people mention the Cricket World Cup, most probably visualize a circus soccer tournament played by insects…and why not? Elephants play soccer. But, the truth of the matter is that Cricket is gaining more respect and … Continue reading →

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