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The Sports Archives – How To Train For A Full Marathon

Whether attempting to run a marathon for personal reasons, or for charity, correct preparation is essential. Know Your Pace An important part of preparing for a marathon involves getting to know at what pace you can comfortably run at. More … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Volley for Serve Down Under!

Volley for Serve Down Under For over a century, the Australian Open has thrilled tennis fans from all over the world. As the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events, it is the initial showcase for newcomers and veterans … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Career Profile of David de Gea, Manchester United

David De Gea´s transfer to the English Premier league with Manchester United at the start of the 2011/2012 football season put the 21-years old Spanish goalkeeper firmly in the floodlight. Playing for a side like Alex Ferguson´s Red Devils is … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is the Australian Pride Misplaced?

The very thought of the country winning not ten or twenty, but thirty-five medals makes any Australian’s chest inflate with pride to the size of the planet Jupiter. But put $297 million from the taxpayers’ pockets, in that same thought. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Klim’s Korner: Justin Verlander, Justin Upton, Josh Hamilton

MLB Player Comparison We have all heard the same lines “he is the next so and so” or “he reminds me a lot of so and so” but nobody is truly a second coming of someone else. Here are some … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Storied History of Denver Bronco’s Quarterbacks!

The Denver Broncos have had an interesting mix of quarterbacks over the years. What makes them so special? Check out these interesting tidbits. Frank Tripucka The first Denver quarterback was actually an assistant coach on the team and when injuries … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Dragon Boat Racing – One Of The World’s Fastest Growing Team Water Sports!

Dragon boating is a water sport that is recognized for the strength, endurance, and team spirit that participants share. All over the world, tens of thousands of athletes participate in dragon boat festivals each year. There are also thousands of … Continue reading

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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 – Stay Fit and Safe with Combat Sports!

Hand-to-hand combat is one of the oldest sports and most popular modern workout regimens for achieving whole-body fitness. Whether you’re craving a toned core or want to learn empowering self-defense skills, Muay Thai and traditional combat sports can accomplish these … Continue reading

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