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The Sports Archives – Rock Climbing For Beginners!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Rock climbing is full of fitness, adventure, fun and adrenaline. Many people consider it as a dangerous activity, but the truth is that with proper instruction, practice and equipment, it is a safe sport. Reading articles or viewing instructional videos … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Back To Reality: What Do Elite Athletes Do When They Retire?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Professional sporting careers don’t last long. Sportsmen and women dedicate their formative years to training, training, training, have a few years in the limelight and then… exactly! Then what? The transition from elite athlete to retiree can be demoralising and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Wimbledon in Numbers!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Wimbledon Championship or simply Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and it’s often considered as the most prestigious. It’s been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon in London since 1877. The tournament takes places … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 5 Bizarre Sporting Events In History!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The world of sports is a cauldron of emotions, which witnesses juxtaposing of one emotion after the other like laughing, crying, screaming in anger screaming in exhilaration, nerves on the edge and nerves over the edge. It has the ability … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Top 10 NBA Rookies Ever!

Posted on July 13, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Once in a while, a player of outstanding ability rises above the rest to dominate in the sport of basketball. Some of these young athletes go on to the pros to continue their winning streaks. Through rigorous training, religious dedication, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – What’s in a Name: The Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy!

Posted on July 11, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Who doesn’t like holding a much deserved sports trophy in their hand? No one that I have ever run across. Ever since playing sports as a kid I have been hooked on trophies. Why, I still have most of my … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About The San Antonio Spurs!

Posted on July 10, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Any San Antonian will tell you that the Spurs are the greatest team in the history of the NBA, because San Antonians have a lot of pride when it comes to basketball and the San Antonio Spurs. With the June … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Greatest Skateboarders Of All Time!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by thesportsarchives

As skateboarding culture has become more mainstream, the most skilled and charismatic have risen to the top.  Tony Hawk might currently be the most well-known skateboarder, but there are many great skaters who have helped shape and form skateboard culture … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Does Acquiring Multiple Top Prospects For Veteran Stars Pay Off?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Teams trading away a star player for multiple prospects try to convince their fans that they will end up with a greater number of good players.  Perhaps the best prospect haul in recent years came when Texas traded Mark Teixeira … Continue reading →

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