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The Sports Archives – What Does The Future Hold For Women’s Tennis?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by thesportsarchives

What Does The Future Hold For Women’s Tennis? There’s a lot of conjecture at the moment surrounding the state of women’s tennis. A lot of people seem to be of the opinion that the sudden rise of players outside the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Two Most Famous Runners to Have Won Gold at the Olympic Games!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Running is a sport that takes athleticism and power.  There is a need for consistent self-reliance and a stamina that is almost unworldly.  The sport is recreational for some while for others it is a passion and career.  There is … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Five of the Most Popular Marathons in the World

Posted on June 30, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Popularity in marathons derives itself from several different factors.  First, there is the size and toughness of the crowd of participants.  Sheer numbers alone do not make the marathon popular but the respect it earns.  The most popular marathons in … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Cole on Course for a Century!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Ashley Cole is fast closing in on a phenomenal football record…and has just seen off another in the process. The strong-arm of England’s defence this week became England’s most capped tournament player, having made his 21st appearance and overtaking David … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How Do Sailing Boats Work?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by thesportsarchives

What could be more exciting, relaxing, and rewarding than sailing the open seas. Every year thousands take to the seas, waterways and rivers to enjoy the beauty of sailing. The earliest historical account of sailing found contained a painted disc … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Jaguar E Type: The iconic Shape of British Motoring?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by thesportsarchives

When we think of motoring around the world and the icons they have produced, there are many stark examples that stand out above the rest that can be easily related to their country of inception. We look at North America … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The English Game: An Eternally Tasteless Affair?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The English Game: An Eternally Tasteless Affair? Modern football isn’t really associated with taste and reserve. A lot is made out of the fact that footballers earn obscene amounts of cash – far more than seems in any way tasteful … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by thesportsarchives

5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed With The Summer Olympics coming up from London, a lot of focus is being put on sports from around the world. What about the sports that don’t get international attention? These 5 sports … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Top 10 Best Golf Courses in the World

Posted on June 25, 2012 by thesportsarchives

With approximately 32,000 golf courses worldwide how could we possibly pick 10 of the best? Well the unfortunate news is we don’t have time (or the money) to play all thirty-two thousand so we have had done some research of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Warm up for Summer with Wimbledon 2012!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by thesportsarchives

With the Queen’s Club Championship well underway, the road to Wimbledon is drawing to a close, and the tournament is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic in recent years. History For those not in the know, the … Continue reading →

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