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Manchester City: The Rise of a Modern Football Powerhouse. AI-Generated.
How determination, strategy, and talent turned Man City into a global football giant --- In the world of football, few stories are as remarkable as the rise of Manchester City Football Club, known simply as Man City. Once a struggling team from the blue side of Manchester, they have transformed into one of the most dominant clubs in Europe. Their journey—from heartbreaks and relegations to Premier League glory—tells the story of vision, investment, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Where's Henry Rowengartner When You Need Him?
Remember when it looked like the Chicago Cubs would run away with the National League Central this year? It definitely looked like the Cubs would take the Central after a couple of seasons of being out of postseason contention in the final weekend. The Cubs started falling off during the late summer months, allowing the Milwaukee Brewers to return to their routine position of leading and eventually winning the NL Central. At least the Cubs did get something this time. The Cubs did get in as one of the National League's three Wild Cards; in fact, they finished as the best of the three Wild Cards, meaning that they had the Wild Card Series at home.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Back on Track after 30-3 Victory Over Yorktown
See Photos at end of article - varsity, jv, cheerleading and crowd shots After starting the season with two losses, Somers got back in their division versus Yorktown and was definitely seeking a return to normalcy. But when the home team drove their lunch pail down the field for a 3-0 lead, a lingering doubt quieted the crowd. The sideline was another matter.
By Rich Monetti3 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Plays to Exciting 2-2 Tie Versus North Salem
See Photos at end On Tuesday September 17, Somers hosted North Salem and coming across town as the defending state champs obviously added some juice to the rivalry. Physical on both sides, said Coach Rob Carreira, “I think a little bit of emotion from the game got to us at points.” But the end result proved the boys kept an overall even keel.
By Rich Monetti3 months ago in Unbalanced
Breaking through barriers
It's World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend, the IIHF’s annual festival of the grassroots female game. Over the next few days, I’ll be helping put together coverage at IIHF.com. But before now, I wanted to look back to 2019 when I took my daughter, just past her third birthday, along to a local event for the first time.
By Andy Potts3 months ago in Unbalanced
Carl Greene Hometown Hero inks Professional Arena Contract with Blue Devils
Rhode Island’s own Carl Greene from East Greenwich has officially taken the next step in his football journey, signing a professional arena football contract with the Blue Devils, based in Syracuse, New York. The signing marks a full-circle moment for the Hendricken Alum and East Greenwich native, who finished at Umass Dartmouth. Carl is now returning to upstate New York—just 20 minutes north of where he once suited up for Cortland State, one of Division III’s football powerhouses. 7 hours away from East Greenwich. Bishop hendricken continues to be a football powerhouse in Rhode Island.
By WPR12 Sports3 months ago in Unbalanced
Put Some Respect on His Name
Forgive the lateness of this recap; so much goodness happened in the world of sports. It's typical of the month of October; the most chaotic month in the sports calendar. Hockey's in the early stages, the NFL is closing in on midseason form, baseball's on the verge of crowning a champion, the CFL is on the home stretch, and the NBA is coming. There's also the Sports Equinox, that one day of the year when the four main leagues all play at once, but that's later in the month.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
My Top 10 Favorite Championship Belt Designs
Tere are titles that are good and titles that are bad. Everything is subjective and I know not everyone will agree with this one. My name is Jared Weathers and this is my top 10 favorite titles. Before we start, if you like this video, subscribe because I have more on the way. Let’s go.
By JaredWeathers Official3 months ago in Unbalanced
Jean-René Godart: The Legendary Voice of French Cycling. AI-Generated.
Remembering the man who turned sports commentary into an art form When you think of the Tour de France, it’s impossible not to remember the warm, passionate, and precise voice of Jean-René Godart. For over four decades, his commentary defined the rhythm of cycling for millions of listeners and viewers across France. His recent passing at the age of 74 marks the end of an era — the loss of a man who wasn’t just a journalist but a storyteller, a teacher, and above all, a true lover of sport.
By Asad Ali3 months ago in Unbalanced
--- Heather Knight: The Calm Force Behind England Women’s Cricket . AI-Generated.
A Leader Who Redefined English Cricket When you think of English cricket, few names inspire the same level of respect and admiration as Heather Knight. As the captain of the England women’s cricket team, Knight has become a symbol of resilience, intelligence, and quiet determination. Her leadership on and off the field has helped transform women’s cricket into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Unbalanced
--- Heather Knight: The Calm Force Behind England Women’s Cricket . AI-Generated.
A Leader Who Redefined English Cricket When you think of English cricket, few names inspire the same level of respect and admiration as Heather Knight. As the captain of the England women’s cricket team, Knight has become a symbol of resilience, intelligence, and quiet determination. Her leadership on and off the field has helped transform women’s cricket into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 6 Recap: Sunday Night Heat
Wow. We're at Week 6 already. The final week of the first one-third of the 2025 season, and we have arrived at that very point. Of course, the talk from Week 6 was the Sunday Night contest between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs, the latter coming off a Monday loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They needed a big statement win on that evening, and they did get it. A 30-17 victory to bring them to .500 (3-3).
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
