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

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 – The Allure Of Augusta!

The Augusta Golf Club has a rich history, dating back to 1931 when the land in Georgia was purchased. Originally a fruit orchard, the area boasted many unique natural features. The founders of the club, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Training A Racehorse For Flat Track!

Training a horse for horse racing is very similar to the basic training techniques for all disciplines of horse training. Any breed of horse can race, but the most common racing breeds are the Quarter horse, Thoroughbreds and the Arabian … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – What Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a combination of several styles of Asian martial arts that was developed in the country of the same name. It was designed to be an effective form of self-defense that has some cultural elements from Brazil … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 10 Reasons Why a Golf Simulator Helps Your Short Game!

  The driver is sexy. However, money is won on the short game. A great drive followed by a poor chip shot and a three-putt is not a winning strategy. Why not use a golf simulator to improve the least … Continue reading

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

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 – A History Of African American Swimmers!

African Americans have a long history of participating in and excelling at sports competitions throughout the world. Black athletes have kicked ass in sporting events ranging from local, small town basketball games, to internationally viewed Olympic competitions. Almost everyone who … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Choosing A Set Of Golf Clubs

Playing golf is a sport that demands skill, yet one which can be helped enormously by the type of clubs you use. Every golfer has an armoury in their bag, which can make all the difference between a hole in … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Fighters Who Have Retired As Undefeated Boxing Champions!

When you look at the list of some of the most famous fighters in history, they all have a mark or two in the loss column throughout their career. There are not many who have retired as undefeated champions, but … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Equestrian Events 2013: The Runners and Riders!

Planning which events to attend from the equestrian calendar can be a logistical nightmare. Making your way to a show at the last minute can be challenging – but there is an easy solution. It’s the situation Horse Deals face … Continue reading

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