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The Sports Archives – A Career Profile of David de Gea, Manchester United

David De Gea´s transfer to the English Premier league with Manchester United at the start of the 2011/2012 football season put the 21-years old Spanish goalkeeper firmly in the floodlight. Playing for a side like Alex Ferguson´s Red Devils is … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Klim’s Korner: Justin Verlander, Justin Upton, Josh Hamilton

MLB Player Comparison We have all heard the same lines “he is the next so and so” or “he reminds me a lot of so and so” but nobody is truly a second coming of someone else. Here are some … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Storied History of Denver Bronco’s Quarterbacks!

The Denver Broncos have had an interesting mix of quarterbacks over the years. What makes them so special? Check out these interesting tidbits. Frank Tripucka The first Denver quarterback was actually an assistant coach on the team and when injuries … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Getting An Autograph From A Superstar Like Jose Bautista!

Getting an autograph is always an amazing experience. A signature on a baseball card, bat or other piece of memorabilia makes it special. If you are looking to get an autograph, how would you go about doing so? There are … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Dragon Boat Racing – One Of The World’s Fastest Growing Team Water Sports!

Dragon boating is a water sport that is recognized for the strength, endurance, and team spirit that participants share. All over the world, tens of thousands of athletes participate in dragon boat festivals each year. There are also thousands of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Will the Great Britain Football Team Leave Any Sort of Legacy?

Why Was It Done? As the United Kingdom, rather than England, was designated as the host nation for the 2012 Olympic Games, it was thought that it would be fitting to have a football team representing the nation this year. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 2012 International Triathlon Events

Every year, thousands of athletes take part in triathlon events in locations around the world. While many high-profile international triathlons have already taken place this year, there’s still plenty of action to look forward to in the next few months … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Knickerbocker Glory!

Teamed with ‘knickerbocker’ shorts, usually held up by a belt of differing widths, early footballers would wear thick leather football boots and long, woolly socks with shin pads which could be tucked in or worn outside. Earlier still, when football began to … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is Having Sex Really Bad for An Athlete Before a Game?

Do athletes really have to abstain from having sex before a big event? This is a question many athletes are asked throughout their career. The answers are mixed; some answer “no,” while most answer “yes.” Some say it’s okay to … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Adam Dunn: Back in Action?

When you pick Adam Dunn for your fantasy baseball team, you have to be aware that he is not your typical ballplayer. You will never get a high batting average from him – his career average is .243, and the … Continue reading

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