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Fighting for More than Glory: The Stories of Joe Louis and Jack Johnson
Joe Louis and Jack Johnson are two of the best boxers of all-time. World champions of a sport during a time when boxing was second only to baseball in terms of national popularity in the US. The path towards being a champion was not as easy one for either of them, and the realities of racism in the US made this path all the more difficult.
By Javad Luckey3 years ago in Unbalanced
Mahopac Trio Bring Home Gaelic football Crown from Ireland
Photo by Suzanne Dolan In February, 24 girls were selected from the Gaelic Athletic Association of NY to play in the Féile Gaelic Football Championships. The tournament played on July 2 in Dublin, New York was obviously a long way from home and had a pretty tall order competing in Europe’s game. Still, the Irish didn’t thumb their noses at their little American sisters and were genuinely welcoming, according to Mahopac’s Gianna Dolan. “Everywhere we went, wearing the New York gear made me feel like a celebrity. People wanted to meet us and take pictures. It was a wonderful experience, and I am proud to be a part of the team.” So the field was probably just as obliging to send New York home with the Irish version of a participation trophy. But these girls had other things in mind and weren’t quite as hospitable as guests.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Mayweather's successor relinquishes title, officially kills bantamweight
Shakur Stevenson, who is seen as Mayweather's successor, has officially announced to the public that he will relinquish his WBO 126-pound featherweight world title and move up to the 130-pound bantamweight division. He will certainly win his second world title earlier than Mayweather, who won his second title WBC 135-pound lightweight gold belt by beating Castillo when he was 25 years and 2 months old, while Stevenson just turned 23 at the end of June.
By Murata Thomae3 years ago in Unbalanced
Zhan Du "decision" influence PK, who do you think will win?
Ten years ago, James announced his move to the Miami Heat through ESPN's nationwide broadcast, which was the "decision" that shook the basketball world. Four years ago, Durant announced to the world through the players' forum that he was joining the Warriors as a free agent, a decision that caused a similar uproar.
By Maurane3 years ago in Unbalanced
A number of NBA players spit out replay food and lodging, but sparked outrage!
With Joel Embiid's nature, if he is unhappy with something, he will not hide it. Not long after arriving with the team at the NBA resumption site, Embiid, in isolation, received his first boxed lunch at Disney Orlando and he was disappointed. The Great One put together a box lunch buyer's show and a photo of himself years ago as a bone-thin man and posted it on his social media platform.
By Karpenaru3 years ago in Unbalanced
Ronnie Walker, who wants to be a pillar of the Spurs
I believe every Spurs fan will be so excited when they hear that the Spurs' draft pick is number 18, following GDP and Leonard who was traded over at 15, the highest number of picks in the last 20 years. The Spurs are always so perceptive, Tony Parker and Ginobili are superstars that come out of the low pick. The selection of Ronnie Walker shows that there is something about him that appeals to the Spurs.
By Miley3 years ago in Unbalanced
Inventory of one of the most horrific playoffs in the history of the NBA
First of all, and everyone to introduce the awareness of the title, in fact, the NBA each playoffs are more horrible, each team is to be able to win the championship, each team is fighting hard, but to say that the competition is fierce, 07-08 season is particularly prominent, first of all, the West, when the NBA league west strong east weak situation has been formed for many years, of course, here is the overall strength, the East still have a few teams Strength is stronger, especially the Celtics, who just formed the Big Three, into the league four years has been the first appearance of the little emperor James, and the old powerhouse Pistons, etc. are stronger teams, but the Western team is stronger, the playoffs this year, eight teams have a winning percentage of sixty percent above, even the Warriors and Trail Blazers ranked ninth and tenth victory are more than fifty percent, if they will Put in the East, all are the top eight teams, according to calculations, the first 11 teams in the West put in the East are eligible to enter the playoffs, the fierce competition can be imagined. Now let's take stock of the top eight teams in the West.
By Murata Thomae3 years ago in Unbalanced
Including Kobe, Duncan, including the ten defensive greats, but did not get the best defensive player
When we talk about the best defensive players in NBA history, many names come up, including superstars like Dennis Rodman, Hake-em Olajuwon, and Michael Jordan, who have all received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, but some players have also played great defense and have been named to the best defensive teams many times, but unfortunately have never received the best defensive player.
By Miley3 years ago in Unbalanced
Nearly 90% of the people think Anthony can't get back to the top even if he's skinny as lightning!
The NBA is about to resume, and players who have not been seen publicly for a long time have also appeared in Orlando. Today, a thin and successful "melon" stunned the crowd, the lens of his body tight no longer blessed, lean look as if back to the best period of physical condition, can not help but let us for his performance after the resumption of the game full of expectations.
By Miley3 years ago in Unbalanced
The five stars who have not found their next home so far in the offseason
There are still 9 days to go, the NBA preseason will start, now the teams have completed their reinforcement, in the past period, many teams in the league completed the excellent operation, like the Clippers, they extended the contract of Covington, Batum, also took John Wall, next season the Clippers have a chance to chase the championship trophy, they have completed great reinforcements, Wall also has a chance to prove himself here Wall has a chance to prove himself here.
By boland gracelyn3 years ago in Unbalanced
Brief review of the twelve teams of the Women's Basketball World Cup (above)
12, Mali (world ranking: No. 37 Mali last participated in the Women's Basketball World Cup (formerly the World Championships) in 10 years, In that tournament, they won 1 and lost 4, the final ranking of 15th, and in the 08 Beijing Olympic Games, they also lost all 5 games, ranked 12th, although in the non-championship performance is always okay, but in the world stage, Mali's competitiveness can be said to be not enough to see, when the group draw is completed, Mali's prospects for this tournament can only be After the group draw, Mali's prospects for this year's tournament can only be described by four words: "participation". Of course, it is also good that there is no pressure, so the Malian players can go to this year's tournament with a more relaxed mindset and play better. The core of the team is undoubtedly the WNBA's rising star forward Sikakone, but relying on her alone is not an option.
By emmet solomon3 years ago in Unbalanced
