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The Mixed Emotions Following the Eagles Super Bowl Victory
The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII (that's 52, for those of us who stopped using Roman numerals long ago). For a city that sports some of the most diehard fans (and we really do our best to diehard, for our teams), it's a dream almost six decades in the making. The Philadelphia football team hasn't won a championship since before the Super Bowl was a thing and, believe me, fans in this town know how to suffer, though we never do it in silence.
By Samantha Shoop-Volz8 years ago in Unbalanced
Professional Sports; Honest Competition or Lucrative Entertainment?
Professional sport. A dominator of media outlets. A magnet attracting thousands of fans who flock to mass events on any given weekend. A creator of bonds between like-minded fans; a cultivator of rivalries against the opposition. A generator of those longing feelings of involvement, validation and belonging. The athletes who grace the sporting arenas are often put on pedestals, and subsequently praised and revered for their athletic capabilities – and in most cases, rightly so. Some of the best athletes in history have captured the imagination of many with their ability, skill, winning mentality and desire to compete successfully in their respective fields. Fueled by passion and professional pride, athletes use the stage they are on to exhibit their talents and realise years of hard work. But the world of sport in recent years has taken a sharp turn away from the integrity and passion of honest sporting competition, towards the economically-driven world of corporate commercialism. Ownership of large sports franchises, eye-watering sums of money generated from television rights and merchandising, corporate sponsorship and athlete management have all contributed to the monster that is the commercial side of sport - more money than ever is changing hands across all forms of professional sporting competition. This level of corporate and commercial influence has changed sport forever, and it begs the question; is professional sport now purely an entertainment industry? Or does it remain a realm where the main focus is on the integrity and professionalism of athletic competition on the biggest stage?
By Jeffrey Boadi8 years ago in Unbalanced
Goat Talk...
Kobe’s number 8 and 24 jerseys were retired earlier this year and straight from Magic’s mouth the words “Greatest Laker” were uttered. The greatest player in a franchise that saw Cap, Magic, Baylor, West, and many others, Bryant stands atop them. A legendary career ended a few years ago with a closeout game fit for a storybook 20 years in the making, in the form of a 60-ball from Bryant. Kobe gave us memories that will never be forgotten. From 81 points in a game to the lob to Shaq in game seven of the Western Conference Finals against the Trailblazers, he has given the fans something to remember. More than that he gave us a storyline to go with it. The great ones have something to cling to. Jordan had his maniacal competitive spirit, and Magic was the most likable man in sports with an infectious smile and personality.
By Kyle Jordan Ferguson8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Time Is Now for Mark Messier to Coach the NY Rangers
Anyone who has watched the fall of the NY Rangers over the past couple of seasons always come back to the same question: "Where is the heart of this club?" Watching week's 2-1 loss to Dallas, I was struck by a memory of last year in Dallas when Henrik Lundqvist was run over by a member of the same Dallas Stars, Cody Eakin. Rather than the Rangers defending their franchise, future Hall of Fame goaltender, the response was....well, it was....Well, it wasn't. There was no response.
By Steve Komito8 years ago in Unbalanced
