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The Sports Archives – Holding Court: ATP’s Top 5 Pros March 2016

Tennis has deep roots as a sport of elites, and today some of the world’s finest athletes make up the top competitors in the sport. Perennial winners are categorized on the game’s most esteemed list of players, the Association of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – “How to Move”? All about Running

Before planes, trains, and automobiles, people had to rely on themselves to go places. Sure, other modes of transportation have existed throughout human history, but the most readily available method of getting around was (and still is) on foot – … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Kansas is No. 1 for a Second Time this Season; the First School to Reach the Top for a Second Stint

When this week’s college basketball rankings were released, the Kansas Jayhawks were the top-ranked team in the country. By being ranked number one, the Jayhawks became the first team this season to achieve the top ranking in the polls twice. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – “Eddie the Eagle” and Ski-jumping

Most people have a good understanding of skiing, but if you don’t, it is a sport, often recreational, that involves sliding across snow over hills and slopes with the assistance of “skis” – derived from the Norse expression “split piece … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – NBA Draft 2016 – Who will be picked first?

With less than 5 months to go until the NBA off-season, the teams are starting to get a good idea of who will be the big names in the NBA draft for this year. But the draft can be unpredictable … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Best Amateur Golf Tournaments In Ireland 2016

Ireland is renowned as one of the top golfing destinations in the world. And, with its combination of top-class courses and breathtaking scenery, it’s little wonder that it’s so popular with golfers the world over. If you want to put … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Flaky Weather? A ‘Reliable’ Selection of Sports

This winter, weather for many regions of North America has been, mildly speaking, unpredictable. The erratic rise and fall of temperature and climate conditions has made every day a meticulous “gamble”; will it be warm and calm? Breezy and chilly? … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Taking the Insult out of Injury: Sports Medicine

In the professional world, most sports are highly competitive, physically-tasking, and especially dangerous; some which are fast-paced and/or particularly dependent on player-to-player contact (such as American football or basketball) can, at times, bring the risk of player injury on the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – New Year “Resolution”: Improving Your Game!

2016 is an entirely new year for the whole planet, and there is no better time for self- improvement than the start of it! Many such “new year’s resolutions” revolve around having more patience for others and improving one’s own … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How To Overcome Your Fear Of Diving In 5 Simple Steps

  It is perhaps not difficult to understand how some might be afraid of diving. The dark depths of the ocean, concerns about breathing and even a fear of sharks can all be daunting prospects for the novice diver. However, … Continue reading

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