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Avalanche Game 46 Recap: Carb Overload
It's Game Four of the Colorado Avalanche's five game road trip, and after playing three games in Eastern Canada, the boys are back stateside. This time, the Avs are in Boston facing off against the Bruins, with the game taking place on the anniversary of Willie O'Ree breaking the NHL's color barrier. This finishes off the season series, as the first meeting was a 4-3 shootout win for the Avalanche.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Can’t Keep up with Mamaroneck in 72-43 Loss
On Wednesday December 27, Somers traveled down county for the Pelham High School Winter Tournament and faced Mamaroneck in the first game. Growing them big down county, the Tigers had height inside, and at the same time, used the advantage to make plenty of space outside. The combination proved too much, and the Mamaroneck Tigers didn’t waste much time to exert dominance.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Divisional Round Showdowns Bring Intense Battles and Bold Predictions
As the NFL playoffs march on, the intensity reaches new heights in the divisional round, featuring matchups that promise thrilling battles and unexpected outcomes. Some say it is the best week in football. Ideally this is the best 8 teams in the NFL, although I do believe Dallas is in the top 8 but lost. The stage is set for a weekend filled with football excitement, and fans can't wait to see their favorite teams face off in what promises to be an epic showdown.
By Brandon Shimada2 years ago in Unbalanced
Flag Football League Readies for Tournament in San Antonio
Twelve years ago, Adam Kern was managing Somers Sports and thought that introducing flag football to the local community would be a fun activity for local kids to be involved in. Starting with just 42 players, the SCC Body Armor Flag Football League now has 1200 boys and girls, and the success has inspired the founder to take the show on the road for a tournament on December 28-29.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
A Spirit That Fears Nothing. Top Story - January 2024.
There are many sound reasons to repudiate professional sport in general and NHL hockey in particular. After all, the game has been as utterly defiled by cynical, avaricious late-stage capitalism as every other aspect of contemporary existence. The ordinary fan is incessantly encouraged by marketers and advertisers to gamble, guzzle alcoholic beverages and devour kilograms of fast food, which is a bald oxymoron if you contemplate it for a moment. Salaries are stratospherically inflated, as are ticket prices, and what passes for discourse generated by the participants in, and commentators upon, the game is so full of cliches and verbal false limbs that Orwell’s ghost will never stop screaming.
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Unbalanced
NFC Showdown: 49ers vs. Packers - A Playoff Preview
As my beloved San Francisco 49ers gear up to face the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round of the playoffs, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two historic rivals. The Packers, led by the impressive Jordan Love, are riding high after a dramatic victory in the previous round, while the 49ers, the top seed in the NFC, come into the game well-rested and ready for battle. Some may say too rested but that will be determined this weekend.
By Brandon Shimada2 years ago in Unbalanced
Henderson's Desert U-Turn
In a staggering development, Jordan Henderson, the previous Liverpool commander, has pulled off a footballing Houdini act, ending his agreement with Al-Ettifaq after only a half year in the Saudi Expert Association. Seemingly a promising Center Eastern experience has taken a startling turn, with Henderson supposedly set to join Ajax. The shock move has left fans confounded and inquisitive about what provoked the unexpected shift in perspective.
By Michael Oregbuyide2 years ago in Unbalanced
Benzema's Lawful Tackle
In an astounding touch of occasions, French football sensation Karim Benzema has made a legitimate move against France's inside serve, Gérald Darmanin, for supposed slander. The fight in court originates from Darmanin's October explanation blaming Benzema for having associations with the restricted Muslim Fellowship. As the court show unfurls, Benzema looks for equity, declaring that the pastor's remarks have discolored his honor and notoriety.
By Michael Oregbuyide2 years ago in Unbalanced
Mourinho's Roman Adventure
In the fantastic auditorium of Italian football, where feelings run as high as the transcending colosseums, the stage saw an unforeseen development. The maestro of strategies, Jose Mourinho, ended up saying goodbye to the energetic fanatics of AS Roma. In an adventure enhanced with sweat, blood, tears, and a dash of Roman show, the 60-year-old strategist ended his quietness after the firing that reverberated through the Timeless City.
By Michael Oregbuyide2 years ago in Unbalanced
Onana's Gloves, Critics Beware
In the world of football, where every pass is dissected, every save scrutinized, and every absence analyzed, one player stands tall – Manchester United's very own Andre Onana. The recent AFCON 2023 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for the Cameroonian goalie, and as critics line up to take shots at his missed opener against Guinea, Onana is donning his gloves, both on and off the pitch. Brace yourselves for the sizzling comeback as Onana fires back at the naysayers with wit, humor, and a resolute spirit.
By Michael Oregbuyide2 years ago in Unbalanced
Son Shines Brighter Than Ronaldo
In the ever-evolving world of football, where global icons vie for supremacy, there's a new twist in the tale. Cristiano Ronaldo, the living legend of Al-Nassr, has been pipped at the post once again! This time, the maestro who outshone him is none other than Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min, claiming the coveted title of the Best Footballer in Asia for the seventh consecutive year. Get ready to dive into the spectacle, the suspense, and the sheer brilliance of Son's triumph over the star-studded competition.
By Michael Oregbuyide2 years ago in Unbalanced
