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The Sports Archives – Wimbledon Trivia: 10 Fun Facts About The World’s Greatest Tennis Tournament!

Posted on September 14, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Wimbledon is one of the four major Grand Slams of tennis and is typically played during the last week of June and the first week of July every year. It is the oldest of the Grand Slams and is considered … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Redefining Urban Adventure: Rafting The LA River!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Los Angeles River has gone from a moody giant, destroying homes with devastating floods to a wholly tamed force of nature, confined to a concrete tomb that would make John McPhee proud. It has played host to car chases, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Olympic Greats: 6 Amazing Paralympians To Inspire You!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Paralympics is a hugely positive event to showcase the pure resilience and outstanding physical ability of disabled athletes. If you’re lacking in motivation to finish off that annual report, or just can’t be bothered going to the gym, these … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – A Legend In-Tow: Waterskiing’s Largest Legends!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Waterskiing is a fun hobby for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy. The exhilarating feeling of grabbing onto a tow rope and zooming across a body of water is one unmatched. Many regard waterskiing merely as a fun … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Tarnished Glory: Alex Rodriguez’s Doping Mess!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Perfection is perfectly simple; fouling things up requires true skill. ~ Douglas Horton Mistakes are part of the human experience, and we all make more than a few along the rocky and sometimes elusive path to maturity. The trick is, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Legal Consequences Of Running Onto A Sports Field!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Running onto a sports field, also known as rushing the field, pitch invasion or field invasion, occurs which a spectator crosses onto the playing area during a sporting event. While this act may be entertaining for other fans in the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Worst Sporting Injuries Of All Time

Posted on July 31, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Have you ever suffered a sporting injury? Chin up – it can’t be as bad as some of these. Read on to find out about five of the worst sports accidents of all time – and how the affected stars … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Tips For High School Wrestlers!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Wrestling is a sport that requires a great deal of physical training and conditioning. Athletes must balance various objectives, such as remaining within their weight class while properly fueling their bodies for the upcoming matches. Fortunately, there are several things … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Ocean Safety On Your First Snorkel Trip!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by thesportsarchives

If you have never been snorkeling before, then you certainly do have an exciting trip ahead of you. However, before you jump straight in there are a few things you need to remember so that you and your group can … 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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