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The Sports Archives – Women In Hockey Are Going Places!

Paul Gallico described Ice hockey “precociously” by stating it as “a fast body-contact game played by men with clubs in their hands and knives laced to their feet”. This is a blunt definition of the game as it is renowned … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Messi, The Greatest Player Ever?

Football superstar and legend Lionel Messi has just received an unprecedented fourth Ballon D’or Award for being the best footballer on the planet, voted for by national captains, managers and also journalists across the world. Not only was it the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Super Bowl XLVII: The Ultimate Guide!

It’s nearly upon us – Super Bowl XLVII, the most eagerly awaited sporting and entertainment event of the year. February 3rd, 2013 is the date on everyone’s lips, and the stadium and city the world will be focusing on is … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – United Nations of Hockey!

United Nations of Hockey When I look back on the hockey team I played for as a child I realize how typically Canadian we were.  I certainly didn’t know it at the time;  we were just kids playing the best … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!

It seems like just yesterday that the final checkered flag of the 2012 NASCAR season dropped at Homestead-Miami Speedway.  Well it’s time to once again check those belts and strap in for another season as we are just weeks away … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Minor Explosion That Could Save Riders’ Lives!

Three day eventing is a dangerous sport which has been plagued over the years by a string of both horse and rider fatalities, some of which have made headline news. Most accidents that result in serious injuries and fatalities occur … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Nine Terrible Football (Soccer) Tackles That Ended Careers!

Football – the beautiful game (sometimes at least). Football is a game full of passion and aggression, however, being a contact sport, injuries occur and are generally accepted as part of the game. For a few unfortunate players though, some … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Pacquiao-Bradley Screwjob

The Pacquiao-Bradley Screwjob On June 9th, 2012, Manny Pacquiao experienced once of the biggest screw jobs in the history of the sport of boxing. In basic terms, Pacquiao dominated his opponent, Timothy Bradley, in almost every round of their fight, … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Game of Pool: A Pool of Interesting Facts!

The game of pool and its numerous variants is believed to have been around for over 500 years. Over the course of that time, numerous interesting tales have emerged in relation to the formulation of the modern game and the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Pests Of The NFL!

Every NFL team has “that guy”. Guys that nobody wants to match-up with, but everybody wants on their team for one reason or another. They are pests in the truest sense. Pests and insects around the house don’t do anything … Continue reading

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