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Steph Curry shot seals 'night night' fate
For all-time great athletes like Steph Curry, any type of physical or mental edge is utilized. When you're an all-time great, finding new ways to motivate and to stay sharp are important. Complacency and lack of intensity can take on different forms and need to be handled differently depending on individual circumstances. But for the shooting guard of the Golden State Warriors, keeping that killer mentality above all is what's most important.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Team USA 'Avengers' team secures place in history
The Team USA basketball team will always have expectations of winning it all on the international stage. There are other factors that are often overlooked when judging the performance or success of any team. But the fact of the matter remains that except for a couple of select players, members on the American roster would easily be picked for the teams of any other nation and would comfortably start. This means that the expectations are going to be gold or bust, no matter what anyone says.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Jordan Chiles: Ruling puts Olympic bronze in jeopardy
The women’s gymnastics team is often one of the more exciting parts of Olympic coverage. Unfortunately for Jordan Chiles, the latest twist not only adds to the attention, but it’s not what anyone would have hoped for. The UCLA Bruins athlete was initially off the podium following her floor routine. But her quick-thinking coaches appealed, and the judges agreed, which gave her a needed scoring boost. This proved to be the difference, as the American then had enough to earn the bronze.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Matthijs de Ligt: Proven winner joining Manchester United
The worst kept transfer secret of the 2024 summer has been officially revealed. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, via The New York Times, Matthijs de Ligt will be heading to Old Trafford. The agreement with Bayern Munich is in the vicinity of 50 million euros a year and will be approximately for six years. The defender comes at a high price barring some further financial negotiations that are yet to take place, but it appears that more or less everything is set in stone and good to go.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Cleats
CJ Stroud and Stefon Diggs 'scuffle' overblown by fans
The preseason play of CJ Stroud indicates that the regular season could start tomorrow and the Houston Texans would not miss a beat from their playoff run in all likelihood. This is a team that overachieved and played well last season. It's typically a fool's errand to offer too much in terms of a take so early in August, but overreacting and indulging in any football action is part of what makes the entertainment side of the NFL so great.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Noah Lyles' coach reveals fever of 102 plagued sprinter
Dealing with injuries is a different process for everyone. Noah Lyles continues to receive a lot of criticism and push back for how he's handled the 200m race. For some it appears contradicting. He started skipping around and jumping around as his name was announced. But then suddenly after the event concluded, a wheelchair was needed and he looked deeply fatigued.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Sha’Carri Richardson’s stare and emotion capture all
A lot has transpired for Sha’Carri Richardson. From dealing with the usual struggles of being a world-class athlete to her previous ban, a lot has led to her Paris 2024 achievements. Advice dictates that it’s always best to keep ‘your eye on the prize.’ But rules and norms are made to be broken.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Quincy Wilson makes Olympic track debut at 16
The debut of Quincy Wilson at 16 during the 2024 Paris Olympics showed why so many are excited about his future prospects. The runner out of Maryland more than held his own and was able to add something to his resume that no one at his age had been able to before. The emerging star has now become the youngest male track athlete to compete for the United States at the Games.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
New England Patriots preseason game offers signs of optimism
For a New England Patriots fan base that has not seen winning football, early August can be a dangerous time. On the one hand, spectators like to be excited when great plays happen. However, it's crucial to keep in mind that a lot of positives are happening for players who will be by their phones when the season starts hoping for a call. So with that in mind, it's important to keep everything in context, but there are always potential takeaways from football action or game/practice footage even around this time of year.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Ivan Toney selected by AI as Manchester United's hope
The hopes of Erik ten Hag and Manchester United may very well hinge on landing Ivan Toney. The post-Sir Alex Ferguson era has been anything but smooth. However, an FA Cup Final win last season was enough to secure some form of cushion for the manager. It's unknown what success will look like. But one aspect is certain. The style and way in which the club plays needs to go up.
By Curious Sports Pulseabout a year ago in Cleats
Joshua Zirkzee to provide unstoppable Manchester United attack
Speculations are going around that Manchester United are making strides to sign the emerging talent from Bologna, Joshua Zirkzee. The young Dutch forward has been sensational in helping the Rossoblu finish in position five this season. His performances have impressed a couple of teams, and the Red Devils are one of them, as they have started talks with his representatives about a potential move to Old Trafford.
By Curious Sports Pulse2 years ago in Cleats
Jude Bellingham: An overhyped sensation
Jude Bellingham, the 20-year-old talent has become a global phenomenon. After just one season with the Los Blancos, he has solidified his place as a star, and at the moment he is among the Ballon d'Or nominees. He has been praised from all around and especially from his home country Media. But are these claims truly deserved, or are we witnessing a case of overhyped potential?
By Curious Sports Pulse2 years ago in Cleats
