Sports
For casual fans to hardcore athletes. All about Sports.
The Memories We Share
One of my favorite memories (or series of memories) here in Arizona might surprise some people. When I think of memories, I joyfully remember the Arizona Cardinals football games that Brian took the girls & me to. We were excited to ask the girls' mother if they could join us, and then Brian bought four season tickets. He enjoys football & I love being able to share in the activities that make him happy. However, sports have not ever been my “thing”, especially football!
By Amanda Jones5 years ago in Unbalanced
Not Yogi
Everyone’s heard the famous Yogi Berra-isms, with their odd syntax and convoluted logic. Even things he didn’t say, but could have, are attributed to him. But amidst all the well-deserved acclaim for Berra, there is a forgotten man. He played second fiddle to Yogi on the field, and now in legacy. He broke the color line for the Yankees, a scant ten years after Jackie Robinson (the Yankees might have been late in hiring a black player, but that had nothing to do with the fact that their fan base consisted of corporate CEOs and Bronx italians...they probably just couldn’t find any talented black players in the 50s). He was number 32, the fairly-good Elston Howard.
By Sandy McKnight5 years ago in Unbalanced
Curtain Call for Legendary QB's
When Athletes reach their mid 30's media and fans look for any evidence of decline that can signal the end. The end for athletes can come overnight once they approach the second half of their 30's, especially with an NFL Quarterback. This weekend features quarterbacks that have defied father time, but father time now has a hold to their jerseys.
By Vinny B5 years ago in Unbalanced
My Basketball Experience (as a Fan in 2020)
The sport of basketball has always fascinated me; it’s a fast-paced, high energy game that demands incredible athleticism and endurance. The skill required to be among the best at the sport is staggering, and as such, I always have respected basketball players for their physical and mental prowess and the amount of effort they pour into honing their craft. However, I cannot say that I was a major basketball fan for most of my life, despite growing up in the United States; instead, tennis was my preferred sport, and once I moved to India, it became cricket. With the NBA airing at odd timings in India due to the stark time difference, I never got invested in basketball. Still, I did shoot hoops in school now and then, and if I happened to stumble upon highlights randomly while flipping through channels on TV, I would watch them for 5 minutes or so before moving on.
By Arvind Pennathur5 years ago in Unbalanced
NFL Up 'Til Now
It's playoffs! I'm not excited about the restructuring of the post season, but I am excited that it's here, nonetheless. A lot is happening: Tom Brady is in the playoffs, the Jaguars fired their coach, the Browns' coach is out... Wait a minute, this is sounding familiar. Yes, dear reader, it is. However, things couldn't be more different than years past. Let's go over a few things that shaped the league this season:
By Joshua Faupel5 years ago in Unbalanced
