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The Sports Archives – Cars that England’s Football Stars Drive!

Are you following the European Football Championship?  One of the most controversial teams in the line-up is England. They often attract attention for their flashy lifestyle and also for their entourage – the bolshie fans that follow them around the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is It Time to Give Up on Adam Lind?

In 2009, his first full year in the majors, Toronto’s Adam Lind hit .305 with 35 homers and 114 RBI.  But Lind has not approached those numbers since. This season, after hitting just .186 with 3 homers and 11 RBI … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Few Ways to Improve Your Kick

Learning how to improve your kicking skills is important, especially if you are striving to improve and get beyond Junior High or High school sports. While kickers are often unappreciated, they are very important and can really change the fate … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 50 Olympic Events You Won’t See At London 2012!

Has it really been four years since Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps shook the world in Beijing? If London 2012 is even half as exciting as the last Olympic Games we’re going to be in for quite a treat. But … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Your Guide To The London 2012 Olympic Games!

With just under two months to go until the opening ceremony on the 27th July, the London 2012 Olympic Games are set to be a spectacular sporting event. The Olympics are being hosted in London for the first time since … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Why You Should Watch the British Open

There are so many reasons why any golf fan should watch the British Open every year. To be honest, any person who considers himself to be a golf fan should be ashamed if he does not watch at least the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Things You Never Knew about Horse Racing!

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the UK, with thousands of us flocking to race meetings which are as much of a social gathering as a sporting event. People who never attend a meeting or bet … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Vladimir Guerrero: Should You Pick Him Up?

Vladimir Guerrero was without a team in 2012 until the Toronto Blue Jays finally offered him a minor league contract in May. While Guerrero is no longer in his prime, where he used to hit 30+ homers a year, drive … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Mark Teixeira: When Will He Start Hitting Again?

When the New York Yankees signed Mark Teixeira, they expected him to be a superstar for years to come. After all, he was 28, in the prime of his career, and the team was paying him a lot of money … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How Did Player’s Names on Football Jerseys Come About?

Have you ever wondered how the idea of placing a player’s name on the back of a football jersey came about?  It is no stretch of the imagination to find out that television had something to do with it. Evidently, … Continue reading

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