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The Sports Archives – What is the difference between Squash & Racquetball?

To the untrained eye or to the sports fan that has little knowledge of either sport, there may appear to be a lot of similarities between squash and racquetball. Both are fast-paced games played in a small area where players … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Evolution of the Golf Club!

The Evolution of the Golf Club The golf club, now a sophisticated piece of metal, has a much cruder past than one might think. While machines and years of engineering have made them into a solid and expensive tool, its … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Murray And Me!

Heroes I have always been a great fan of professional tennis, partly out of admiration as I am a useless player myself. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s watching all of the big tournaments on the television and … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Four Annual Sporting Events Around the World you must see!

You don’t have to be particularly active to watch sports, and sometimes it can be fun to sit back and watch other people do the running around and goal-scoring. But here’s a list of annual sporting events around the world … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Swimming Through the Centuries: The History!

Swimming has always been a popular pastime, but it has been popular for longer than you may think. Despite the modesty of some of our more prudish ancestors people have been swimming for recreation for centuries. In the southwest of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How To Get A Better Hockey Shot!

Practice makes perfect, and that is exactly what is needed to improve your hockey shot. Of course, you must practice techniques properly, in order for this improvement to take place, and this can be done both on and off the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Where Skiing Began, An Ongoing Event!

Where Skiing Began, An Ongoing Event Speeding down the side of a mountain on a set of skis has long since been a favorite pastime – by all ages. Whether in North America, Europe, or possibly another mountainous climate, people … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Karate: A Look into its Origin!

Karate: A look into its origin Depending on what part of the world you are in, the kind of martial arts you are exposed to varies. However, one of the most popular and timeless forms of defense forms is Karate. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Chinese Football (aka Paper Football)!

What is Paper Football? Paper Football or Chinese Football is a game played on a table that is similar to American Football.  It requires a football made out of paper with two opponents sitting across from each other at a … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 Cycling Legends in History!

Although it is primarily a more popular sport in Western Europe, bicycle racing has become increasingly widespread through the United States and other countries across the world. The three most significant stage races for a professional cyclist are the Tour … Continue reading

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