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The Sports Archives – Athlete’s Foot: Stigma of the Toes!

Have you recently noticed an itchy or burning rash developing on the bottom of your foot or around your toes? Watch out: you may have contracted a skin infection commonly known as athlete’s foot! Though generally mild in severity, athlete’s … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – When Sports Stars Use Drugs

Sports stars are usually associated with peak physical fitness, and for that to happen, one usually has to steer clear of vices such as cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. But not all sports stars follow these rules, or, indeed, are not … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Chewing Tobacco: Has Been a Part of Baseball for a long Time, or Will It?

Baseball players have been chewing tobacco for such a long time that we are accustomed to seeing them dipping without giving it a second thought. However, the list of cities trying to ban the use of smokeless tobacco in baseball … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – College Sports: the 3 Largest U.S. Universities

There is truly no end to the coverage, action and excitement among professional sporting leagues across America, and college sports, arguably the secondary tier of sports entertainment, do not trail too far behind! Still, as much as enthusiastic spectators enjoy … Continue reading

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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 – Retirement in Professional Sports

In November of last year, David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox publically announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2016 season. A renowned left-handed batter known infamously for his power-hitting abilities, Big Papi has indeed come … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Brief History of Peyton Manning

This past year, the Denver Broncos claimed the 2016 Super Bowl, tasting victory in the National Football League championships for a 3rd time, and this win certainly could not have been achieved without one of the most renowned quarterbacks in … Continue reading

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