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A Million Ways to Get in the Playoffs (Week 14)
We are now down to the final five weeks of the NFL season, which has fully entered the month of December. I do love December as a sports fan, because the NFL's week-by-week schedule makes the home stretch very interesting and captivating. Plus, the holidays (Christmas and New Year's) basically mean the end of the regular season; once upon a time, the NFL crowned champions during the holidays. Week 13 saw two teams clinch spots, while the first four eliminations were handed out, but there's still a lot to decipher as the month of December begins to progress.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Peck of Trouble
Black Friday was not kind to the Colorado Avalanche, as we were soundly defeated in Dallas. Right after the game and heading into this next one, we made a surprise trade with the Nashville Predators. The deal? We shipped off Justus Annunen to the Preds in exchange for Scott Wedgewood, who I have seen quite a bit with the New Jersey Devils. So the Preds now have double the Juice in net, and we have a veteran to back up Alexandar Georgiev.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 13 Recap: How the East Was Won
Before this season started, somebody said that the Buffalo Bills wouldn't even make the playoffs. "Diggs is gone, they have no chance." "When the Bills finish 9-8 and miss the playoffs, their fans better apologize to Diggs."
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
THE CASE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG AND HIS STRIPPED OLYMPIC MEDAL
Lance Armstrong, once revered as one of the greatest professional cyclists in history, is now notorious for his involvement in one of the most significant doping scandals in sports history. Armstrong’s story is one of triumph, scandal, and redemption, which has left a lasting impact on the world of cycling and the public's perception of athletes and doping.
By Badhan Senabout a year ago in Unbalanced
LANCE ARMSTRONG'S LEGACY AND THE OLYMPIC CONNECTION
Lance Armstrong’s name is synonymous with both the pinnacle of cycling success and one of the most infamous doping scandals in sports history. While his career brought immense achievements, his legacy has been marred by controversy, particularly after his admission to using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). However, beyond the scandal, Armstrong’s connection to the Olympic Games, both in terms of his athleticism and the impact on cycling as a sport, remains significant.
By Badhan Senabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Goes Around the Bend at Bowdoin
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows Tuckahoe, Haldane and Tappan Zee Slideshows On Saturday November 9, Somers laced ‘em up and headed for the Section One County Championship. At Bowdoin Park, Julia Duzynski did a pretty good job summing up some of the difficulties. “It’s running on rocks the entire time and my shoes kept slipping,” said the junior. But Duzynski remained in stride and will continue to do so even further north.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Cross Country has a Lot to be Grateful For
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows North Salem Slideshow On Saturday November 9, John Jay traveled north to Wappingers and looped Bowdoin Park for the Section One Cross Country Championships. Boys and Girls, the Wolves two alphas laced up and sunk their teeth in.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Warriors vs Celtics (After 2022)
The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors met in the 2022 NBA finals culminating in 6 game victory in the Warriors’ favor. This wasn’t the first time these two teams played each other on the biggest stage but it was the most recent finals matchup between the two franchises.
By Y@#@Nabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Arch Manning Scores First TD as Texas-Texas A&M Rivalry Resumes After 13 Years
The much-anticipated Texas vs. Texas A&M rivalry returned with a bang after a 13-year hiatus, and it was Arch Manning who made headlines. The Texas Longhorns quarterback scored his first touchdown in this iconic series, delivering a crucial moment in the game. Manning, the latest in a family of football legends, entered the game during a fourth-down running play and helped give Texas an early 7-0 lead at Kyle Field.
By Jayuabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Sweeps into the Second Round
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows On Friday November 1, Somers opened the sectionals at home and facing the 14th seed probably meant an easy afternoon. A pretty straight forward assumption, the bracket positions didn’t lie, but the three set sweep still produced some drama.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Top Scoring Players on Fantasy Football (Week 12)
Week 12 was quite an appetizing week, especially for those of us in Fantasy Football who were making that playoff push. Week 12 is part of that final stretch in Fantasy Football, as the regular season in that field is down to the final two or three weeks in that field. It's usually by this point that the trade deadlines have passed, and teams have to pretty much hope that their rosters either continue to thrive, or come through and climb that ladder
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Moves onto Semifinals with Win Over Tappan Zee
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all fall slideshows On Monday November 4, John Jay hosted Tappan Zee in the quarterfinal round, and the goal of winning sectionals has some added juice this year. “We really want to win it for him and go all the way,” said Jaime Bartley-Cohen of Coach Rizzotti, who is retiring after the season. So a split after two games possibly signaled an unwanted early retirement but not for long.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
