Tag Archives: sports and leisure

The Sports Archives – Great moments at the Australian Open!

Sporting memorabilia merchants such as HTFM exist for a reason. The greatest moments in sporting history are etched into the memories of sporting fanatics the world over, and what better way to relive the glory than through an item from or … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Viagra Now Enhancing Performance Outside Of Bedrooms!

Given the incredible potential for fortune and fame in professional sports, it is little surprise that athletes are willing to cheat in order to gain an edge. Talk of performance enhancing substances began in the late 1980s, and the conversation … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Games Our Ancestors Used to Play!

When we think about games and athletics today, we often end up thinking about things like football, handball and basketball. While these sports have a very modern feel to them, the truth is that our ancient ancestors played games that … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Sports Fan’s Guide to Melbourne!

If you’re a sports nut, you may never want to leave Melbourne.  Victoria’s capital is not just the home of the Australian Football League (10 of the 18 teams are from the state of Victoria), it is also an important … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Overcoming All Odds – Five Inspirational Disabled Athletes!

The London Olympics were incredible for myriad reasons, but one of the most important of these was undoubtedly the treatment of the Paralympics. For possibly the first time, the Paralympics were treated as of equal importance, and the Paralympians were … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The People’s Champion – The Story of Jimmy White!

James Warren White was born in Tooting, South London in 1962. Just 22 years later he was already one of the most popular snooker players in the world and had reached the final of the World Championships. Jimmy “Whirlwind” White … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Popular Sports in Thailand!

Thailand could hardly be described as a sporting nation. If you are going to measure sporting success at the Olympics, then Thailand was hardly rated as a mention at the last Olympics in London. The only medal that the country … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Why English Football Continues To Struggle At Grass Roots Level

As we come to the end of yet another year in which success has been noticeably baron for our nation team in the nation’s number one sport, it’s time to look back and see if there are any signs we … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Where are the Best Golfers in the World From?

The Best Golfers in the World are From . . .? Which country produces the best golfers? In order to get to the bottom of this question let’s take a look at the world rankings over the last 6 years. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Popularity of Cycling!

Cycling has become more popular over the last few years a small part of this increase in popularity can be attributed to the 2012 London Olympics and Bradley Wiggins Tour De France win. However cycling has a rich history that … Continue reading

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