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The Sports Archives – An Infographic About the Greatest College Football Programs of All-Time!

A good coach matters more in football than any other American sport. This is especially true in college football, where a coach is the head of the program both on game day and on recruiting visits. So who are the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Clyde Wetsuits – The Wreck Of The MV Akka!

The waters of the River Clyde – Glasgow’s great river – have been the birthplace of many great ships, but they have also been the graveyard of a few others.  The largest vessel to come to grief in the Clyde … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 4 Facts About The 2014 Winter Olympics!

My first memory of the winter Olympics revolved around watching 15-year-old Tara Lipinski dazzle the judges and audiences everywhere with her flawless performances and radiant energy during the 1998 games. I’ve been an ardent fan of the winter Olympics ever … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Fishing Taboos You Should Break – And Some You Should Keep!

A few years ago my best friend’s dad underwent a double knee replacement and so I swung by the house one afternoon to say hello, see how he was doing, have a chat, etc. It was just a couple of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Richest Football (Soccer) Stadium In The World?

When the winner of the bid for the 2022 World Cup tournament was announced as Qatar in 2011, everyone already expected a lot. Qatar, ranked as the world’s richest country in 2012, is synonymous with opulence and a certain amount … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, a Massive Recall!

When someone decides to ride a motorcycle they are doing so knowing full well that the chances of an accident are much higher than those driving a car. Riding a motorcycle though, gives you the pleasure of being free and … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Learning To Snowboard? How Long It Will Take!

Introduction Snowboarding is a great and wonderful sport, one that can be very rewarding for the participant if done correctly. However, it takes a while to get acclimated to the conditions of snowboarding. Some people have the ability to pick … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Staying Safe on the Slopes!

As the recent tragedy that has befallen Michael Schumacher once again sadly demonstrates, skiing can be one of the most dangerous sports to learn. The first priority of any good skier should be safety – not just their own but … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Urban Skiing: Death Defying Winter Sports Trend!

Sick of the mountains When you grow up skiing all your life in Denver, as many natives have, you get your fill of the local resorts. Sure, they’re awesome, by far the best skiing in the United States but what … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Want to Get in Shape? Try One of These Martial Arts!

Do you need to get in shape but you hate the idea of going to the gym several days a week to lift weights or participate in aerobics classes? Do you want to be stronger while also being more flexible … Continue reading

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