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The Sports Archives – Cheap At Half the Price!

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 – What’s In a Name?

Red Devils, Toffees, Hatters, Gunners, Blades, Canaries….English football clubs have a plethora of nicknames beloved by their supporters. But how did they come about? Many revolve around team colours – like Manchester United’s Red Devils and Man City’s Sky Blues. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Will the Great Britain Football Team Leave Any Sort of Legacy?

Why Was It Done? As the United Kingdom, rather than England, was designated as the host nation for the 2012 Olympic Games, it was thought that it would be fitting to have a football team representing the nation this year. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Knickerbocker Glory!

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 – What Does The Future Hold For Women’s Tennis?

What Does The Future Hold For Women’s Tennis? There’s a lot of conjecture at the moment surrounding the state of women’s tennis. A lot of people seem to be of the opinion that the sudden rise of players outside the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Cole on Course for a Century!

Ashley Cole is fast closing in on a phenomenal football record…and has just seen off another in the process. The strong-arm of England’s defence this week became England’s most capped tournament player, having made his 21st appearance and overtaking David … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How Do Sailing Boats Work?

What could be more exciting, relaxing, and rewarding than sailing the open seas. Every year thousands take to the seas, waterways and rivers to enjoy the beauty of sailing. The earliest historical account of sailing found contained a painted disc … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The English Game: An Eternally Tasteless Affair?

The English Game: An Eternally Tasteless Affair? Modern football isn’t really associated with taste and reserve. A lot is made out of the fact that footballers earn obscene amounts of cash – far more than seems in any way tasteful … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Cars that England’s Football Stars Drive!

Are you following the European Football Championship?  One of the most controversial teams in the line-up is England. They often attract attention for their flashy lifestyle and also for their entourage – the bolshie fans that follow them around the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 50 Olympic Events You Won’t See At London 2012!

Has it really been four years since Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps shook the world in Beijing? If London 2012 is even half as exciting as the last Olympic Games we’re going to be in for quite a treat. But … Continue reading

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