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110th Grey Cup Recap: Huit
I still can't believe it! The 110th Grey Cup truly delivered and showed how absolutely epic the Canadian Football League is, as this year's title game pitted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers against the Montréal Alouettes--the first time these two teams are facing each other for all of the marbles. The Alouettes are looking to win their first Grey Cup in 13 years, while the Blue Bombers are looking to return to the CFL throne and become a dynasty--the first in over 40 years.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Boston Bruins Are Doing That Thing Again
You know, I really need to stop making certain takes about the Boston Bruins, because for the most part, I've been like the Boston Red Sox: constantly swinging and missing. In all seriousness, let's go back a bit. After the 2021-22 season, which saw the Bruins ousted in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, I said that the Bruins wouldn't make the playoffs. I had my usual arguments; the team's not deep, they live and die by the Perfection Line, Tuukka Rask isn't there anymore, and the added bonus, they fired Bruce Cassidy as head coach.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Takes the Heat in 42-13 Victory over Clarkstown South
On Friday September 8, Somers began their home schedule and trailed Clarkstown South 6-0 with six minutes left in the half. An unexpected place for the state champs, events conspired to merit the slow start. “We had a tough practice week with the heat. We were out of our routine,” said Coach Anthony DeMatteo. “We’re a very structured program and we do things to the minute. So we were a little out of sorts - especially coming off a tough game last week.” But with a bang, the trunks got into the swing, and sanity ultimately came back to the Somers universe.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Next Ones III
Kylee King, Oak Park High School, Oak Park, Michigan Schools of Interest: Florida A&M, North Carolina A&T, Hampton Kylee King had a very successful 2023 season which has led to interests from some successful track and field programs. King was a state runner-up in the 800 meters after winning regional and county championships. Twenty-one days later she ran a career best time of 2:10.60 at the NYC Grand Prix which was the third best time out of any high school athlete in the state of Michigan. After her win in New York, she also grabbed a victory at the AAU Junior Olympic Games for the second straight season.
By Winners Only2 years ago in Unbalanced
Woman's College Basketball Special Player
I delved into Malaysia FulWiley profile with particular interest, especially after Coach Don Staley labeled her a "generational talent." Staley's credibility lent weight to the investigation, knowing her reputation for honest assessments. It's an annual ritual to uncover high school players whose rankings seem absurd, and FulWiley, ranked at number 13, triggered my skepticism. The same suspicion echoed in rankings like Diamond Miller at 17, Olivia Miles at number eight, and Tena Latson at 14. Another player from the 2024 class might also be underrated by ESPN, adding complexity to the evaluation.
By Jon Mays2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 16 Recap: The Comeback is Bigger in Texas
The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a huge 8-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, winning back-to-back games for the first time since the team's 6-0 start. The Avs left Ball Arena and headed on a two game divisional road swing, with the first stop being a big one: Dallas. The Dallas Stars have had to start over after missing the playoffs in that shortened 2020-21 season (following their Cup Final run in the bubble), with the following season seeing them snag a Wild Card spot, and last year saw them in the Conference Finals. Entering this weekend, the Stars and Avs are one and two in the Central Division, and this was Colorado's chances to make a dent in their small division deficit, as well as remind the Stars just who the hell this team is.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Soccer Wins Section One Title
After beating Harrison 7-2 on Thursday October 26, Somers earned a berth in the Class AA finals versus Horace Greeley on Saturday. At Nyack High School, the undefeated, number one seed crossed the bridge and faced the possibility that they could lose some of the intensity to the traffic. The same went for a previous game that went into double overtime. No way, the girls had put in too much work to be distracted and simply stayed present, according to Julia Arbelaez.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Angel Reese Benched
The LSU season has become a focal point, characterized by a lone loss amid headlines painting a turbulent beginning. While the team showcased dominance in other games, Coach Kim Mulkey's choice to bench Angel Reese has sparked discussions on social media, prompting inquiries into the team's dynamics. Angel was benched during the LSU game this week against Kent State. The evolving scenario is both intricate and unfortunate, a development not entirely unexpected for astute observers. Kim Mulkey's response, though fitting her coaching style, has led to a prevailing sentiment that a more tactful approach might have shielded her player from speculative scrutiny.
By Jon Mays2 years ago in Unbalanced
110th Grey Cup Playoffs: Division Finals Recap
Never thought I'd see a season end within the first few minutes of the game. The Division Finals kicked off with the Toronto Argonauts hosting the Montréal Alouettes back East, and for the Argos, the opening drive was moving very smoothly. Everything was going right. It was going to be smooth sailing for the Boatmen.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Sweep Finishes Off Brewster to Open Volleyball Season
On Friday September 1, John Jay opened the season at home by jumping out to a 2-0 lead versus Brewster. A possible bad sign since the Wolves blew three such leads last year, and the collapses have still been a topic of conversation. “We talked a lot about cracking under pressure,” said Megan Flynn. So finishing was the outcome in mind, and taking the second ball for her team, Zoe Dollar praised her hitters for completing a storyline that always takes place at the net.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
