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PWHL Finals Game Two: Dominance
The first ever PWHL Finals started with a back and forth Game One on Sunday, with Minnesota's team scoring first, but Boston's team ending up with the victory by a score of 4-3. Similar to the Semifinals, the Finals is played under a best-of-five format, and in those situations, losing Game One really puts a team's back against the wall. Game Two was Minnesota's chance to strike back in response to their Game One loss, or face having to win three straight the rest of the way. I say this even though Minnesota already pulled off one reverse sweep in the Semifinals.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Carmel
Video On Monday April 29, John Jay traveled to Carmel, and the teams found themselves in a pitcher’s duel. Nick Fassert and Brian McGrory locking horns and canines, the decision came down to the wire and did not disappoint.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
2024 Conference Finals Preview
I've said this many times before; I always love the final round before the final round. The last stop before the grand finale. In the NFL, it's the Conference Championships. In MLB, it's the League Championship Series. Finally, in the NBA and the NHL, it's the Conference Finals. That's where both leagues are right now, and regarding the NHL, it's the round that will determine who will play for the prestigious Stanley Cup. The NHL has had some intriguing Final Fours in recent years, and this year is no different.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Canucks Fizzle in Game Seven
This was quite the dream season for the Vancouver Canucks. It was the best year they've had since the 2010-11 season. There were high expectations for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko's up for the Vezina. Quinn Hughes is up for the Norris. Players like Elias Pettersson, JT Miller, and Brock Boeser are lighting the lamp in bunches. It looked like things would go well for Vancouver.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
PWHL Finals Game One: Her-story Begins
The Professional Women's Hockey League is, without question, the best thing to happen in the great sport of hockey. The first time I watched any form of women's hockey was in 2018, and it was during the Olympics. My reasons were simple: I didn't want to be disappointed in the U.S.'s efforts in hockey anymore. I knew that the women would dominate and kick some keister, and that's what happened. Our women's team brought the gold home in 2018, and in 2022, we captured the silver. The latter year was Jesse Compher's first foray into the Olympics, and it kicked off a big year for the Compher family. Just months later, Jesse's brother, J.T., won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Colorado Avalanche.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Wolves Hold Jay Fest Over Greeley
Video Jay Fest had the boys lacrosse team right in the middle of the annual celebration with the 12 O’Clock game at Contest Field. Horace Greeley the serving, the Wolves jumped out to an 8-2 first half lead. But Quakers refused to be cooked, and John Jay seemed to oblige. “We came out of the half a little nonchalant,” said Andrew Kiefer, and the score closing to 9-6, a reset was needed.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
On the Dodgeball Frontier: Inside the NDA
One of the most enduring debates within the community of dodgeball, creating even more beef than the Drake versus Kendrick rap feud, revolves around the superiority of different ball types. While the choice of ball often dictates distinct styles of play, it's indisputable that a fervent community persists in playing with the larger, 'kickball' style ball. Enter the National Dodgeball Association (NDA), a league renowned for its emphasis on the pinch style dodgeball. Yet, not all enthusiasts are enamored with the larger rubber sphere. Many players of this variant discover their passion through the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association (NCDA).
By Carina Simms2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Tennis Falls 4-3 to Yorktown
On Friday April 26, Somers Tennis traveled to Yorktown and got themselves involved in a tight one. A 3-3 match with all the others finished, the doubles affair had both squads hanging on every point. “It was kind of exciting,” said John Raducany, and while going the limit, the match did have to eventually determine a winner.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Excitement of October Baseball
When you think of the month of October, what's the first thing that comes into mind? Halloween? Pumpkin spiced everything? Wrong! When I think of October, I think of baseball. While football is exciting to watch, the MLB Postseason is king. No offense to football, but it will never hold a candle to baseball. Eight teams battle it out to achieve one ultimate goal: to become World Series Champions. The World Series, also known as the Fall Classic, dates back to 1903. Currently, the team with the most championships is the New York Yankees with 27. According to BetMGM, the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the heavy favorites to win it all. Baseball has gotten a bit of a bad reputation over the years, with people stating that games are too long and boring. Since then, games are a bit shorter. If you're not watching this American sport, especially during the month of October, then you're missing out on all the fun.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Dallas Cowboys: From "America's Team" to the Black Sheep
The date: January 28, 1996. The event: Super Bowl XXX. On that evening, the Dallas Cowboys bested the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-13, winning their third Super Bowl in four years, and their fifth overall in eight appearances. The win cemented the Cowboys as "America's Team," and came with Barry Switzer as their head coach, though the team and the system basically belonged to Jimmy Johnson.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Derailed
The saddest part of this: it seemed almost inevitable. The Colorado Avalanche were coming off humilating the very goalie who will (most likely) win the Vezina Trophy this year, and we were in the catbird seat waiting for the dust to settle in the Dallas Stars/Vegas Golden Knights series. The momentum continued in Game One; a big time overtime win after trailing 3-0. The Avs lost Game Two, but we nearly pulled off another comeback. Even so, it was 1-1 heading home, but Game Three didn't go well for us. Despite this, we were still at home, and we had a chance to rectify things.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls 17-10 to Mahopac
On Tuesday April 23, John Jay celebrated their Passover day off on the baseball diamond, but did not get an even playing field versus visiting Mahopac. The continuation of last week’s game, the Wolves already trailed 6-0, and the deficit made the matchup an uphill climb all afternoon.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
