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World Series Game Three: A New York Minute
November 4, 2009. Do you know what I was doing on that very day? I was watching Game Six of that year's World Series between the New York Yankees and the then-defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. I remember everything about that night. Hideki Matsui's six RBIs, Andy Pettitte's pitching gem, and the 27th out that got us #27. It was such an amazing moment to see the Yankees win the whole thing that night, and it was an amazing way to introduce the new Yankee Stadium that year.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 8 Recap: Hail Mary to the Commanders
Soooo... let's talk about that Hail Mary, eh?! You know, the Washington Commanders are something special this year. On paper, they were supposed to be in the midst of a rebuild. The NFC East was supposed to be the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles battling for the top spot, while the Commanders would be rebuilding and the New York Giants would be glad that they're not the New York Jets. Yet a funny thing happened after they lost their season opener. They won four straight. They were beaten by the Ravens, but they bounced back big time against the lowly Panthers. Even so, it looked Jayden Daniels would be out for this week, but he suited up for this week's battle against the Chicago Bears.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Enhance Basketball IQ With Online Training Programs
Enhancing Basketball IQ Through Online Basketball Training Programs In today’s fast-breaking basketball culture, enhancing your basketball IQ is just as crucial as physical training. Many aspiring players are turning to online training programs, which offer a multitude of resources and insights that can elevate their understanding of the game.
By Hooper Fikoabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Climbing the Ladder
What did I say when we were 0-4? I said not to worry. I said this was a long season. Look what's happened. Four straight wins. The goals are coming in from all sorts of players, and Justus Annunen has been on a roll in net. The Avs' last win was in Utah; a dominant 5-1 victory that saw, among other things, Ivan Ivan's first NHL goal. And after two days off, the Avs are back at home to face off against the Ottawa Senators, and as we recall, the last time the Senators hit Ball Arena, it was one of Nathan MacKinnon's two four-goal games of the season.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Top Scoring Players on Fantasy Football (Week 7)
We are currently in the heart of Week 8, but let's take a look back at Week 7. Week 7 was quite interesting in Fantasy Football, especially for me. Two of my teams who appeared to be down and out are improving, one of them went from 0-4 to 3-4 and in a playoff position. As I stated before, anything can happen in the world of Fantasy Football, as we continue on into the heart of the Fantasy season. I am impatiently waiting for that moment where one or two of my teams clinches a playoff spot--I do have two teams who are 6-1 right now.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
World Series Game Two: Disorder in the Court
An immense number of Yankees fans were left in anger, despair, and panic after the walk-off grand slam was hit by Freddie Freeman. Not this Yankees fan. It's only one game in a best-of-seven. In 2009, the Yankees lost Game One of that year's World Series. What happened? We won four of the next five games. It's not the end of the world, Yankees fans. Game Two is a perfect opportunity to even this thing up heading back to The Bronx.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Loses Tough Four Set Match to John Jay
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button On Monday October 1, first place was on the line for undefeated Somers, and John Jay stood in the way. Sharing the title last year, the teams lived up to the top billing, but of course, only one team held the marquee.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
World Series Game One: And So It Begins
Here it is, folks: the World Series. The Fall Classic. It's always special every year, but this year's it's extra special. This year, it's the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Two of the most hallowed teams in baseball, and the two biggest payrolls in the league right now. Now, before I start this recap, I want to call out something.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
CFL Week 20 Recap: Close to the Finish Line
We are down to the final week of the season, but let's take a look back at Week 20, the penultimate week. Only three games were played in Week 20, the last abbreviated week of the season, but the only one with any relevance was the game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Ottawa Redblacks. No, I'm not just saying that because I'm an Argos fan. It's because the other two games had nothing to play for. The lone Friday game featured the Calgary Stampeders and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, two of the three eliminated teams this year. TiCats blasted the Stamps to kick off Week 20. The other game featured the BC Lions and the Montréal Alouettes--two teams who were locked in to their playoff positions. The Lions won, 27-3, to finish at 9-9 this season.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
So Nice, It Has to be Said Twice
The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of getting back on track, having won three straight games after a strange and odd 0-4 start. The streak started with an overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks, and it was followed by wins in San Jose and Seattle--the latter coming in the NHL's annual Frozen Frenzy evening. Regarding Game 8, this was the last leg of the Avs' three-game road trip, and for the first time ever, we were in Salt Lake City against the Utah Hockey Club.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Why did the Warriors decide to start Andrew Wiggins at shooting guard?
The decision to start Andrew Wiggins at shooting guard in the Warriors' season opener was driven by a strategic need to compensate for Klay Thompson's absence. Coach Steve Kerr adopted a "replacement-by-committee" approach, with Wiggins emerging as the most suitable candidate to fill the role. The choice was primarily based on Wiggins’ defensive abilities and previous experience playing alongside Stephen Curry. His combination of size (6'7", 215 lbs) and agility makes him an ideal defender against larger, skilled guards like Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Devin Booker, and Anthony Edwards. This defensive versatility is essential for the Warriors, who need to maintain strong perimeter defense even without Thompson.
By Sangita Nandiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
