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Who wore number #25 on your team?
As a lifelong baseball fan, sometimes I'll think about some of the strange and seemingly coincidental facts about the sport that seem to not have a proper explanation. Things like: How did Stan Musial manage to hit exactly the same number of hits at away that he did at home? How weird is it that Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961? And how could the Giants only win a World Series on every other year between 2010 and 2014? One thought that has followed me since childhood and nobody else seems to realize is this: If there was a player that wore the number 25 on your team, he was probably the power hitter of your team.
By J.S. Vargas5 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Golf Shoes for 2020
Nothing feels more uncomfortable than walking with your wet socks if you happen to wear non-waterproof shoes. It also applies when you are out there to play golf, and all of a sudden, it rains. Even if you're already a pro, it will cause you to lose your confidence while walking through puddles and feeling that your feet are starting to get soaked with water. The best solution is to make sure that you will get the golf shoes that will be perfect for these occasions. It's a must to have your golf shoes water-resistant to keep your feet dry even when the rain suddenly come and try to ruin your game.
By Jaymie Suh5 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Golf Shoes for the Wet Seasons
Golf is one sport that not everyone can understand. But to those who know about it, golf can be the toughest sport for your feet. Since you have to walk to follow your ball, it's not easy to stick to your golf shoes alone. But the good news is, you can get rid of the need to bring along extra shoes and make your caddy to carry them along with your other golf accessories.
By Jaymie Suh5 years ago in Unbalanced
A bit too late? Or right on time?
A boxing match that no one thought they would ever see is about to become a reality. I could wholeheartedly admit that I am absolutely a huge combat sports fan. Whether it is a Golden Boy Boxing Promotions event or a UFC or Bellator event, you could always expect me to be ALL-THE-WAY tuned in.
By GQofThozePeople5 years ago in Unbalanced
Part XII: Great Moments Shaw High Sports History
Here's our trip in time to look at some of the best moments in Shaw High School sports history. More to come in this series as we explore the rich tradition of boys and girls athletics from East Cleveland, Ohio's only high school.
By Winners Only6 years ago in Unbalanced
Part XI: Great Moments Shaw High Sports History
Here's our trip in time to look at some of the best moments in Shaw High School sports history. More to come in this series as we explore the rich tradition of boys and girls athletics from East Cleveland, Ohio's only high school.
By Winners Only6 years ago in Unbalanced
Baseball Batting
Baseball is undoubtedly America’s favorite sport. It started becoming popular because it could be played by caste, creed, or race with very little financial investment. The thrill of playing in teams in an open field drew many people to the game. The growing popularity led to the formation of popular teams that were identified as a profitable business for many investors. From merchandising to advertising, the game garnered a lot of attention. The most popular baseball teams in the USA are – New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Fans now throng stadiums in the jerseys of their favorite team with smiling faces and wait in anticipation as the scoreboard says – “Play Ball.”
By Umar Farukh6 years ago in Unbalanced
My junior year of basketball
So here we are playing for the third place trophy after a Lost to a team we beat for the state championship, the Silsbee tigers out of houston Texas . Meanwhile In the first round of the Coca Cola tournament, We played Samuel high school Out of pleasant grove And we beat them in a landslide , 96-47! As the rounds continue, competiton starts to heat Up and Began to be more competitive Towards one goal and mind and that’s to win The Coca Cola tournament. So in the second round we play Madison Our schools longtime rival , located in the same area of south Dallas. We squeeze by Madison in a close game 87-81 , Now competition gets harder and harder the 3rd round we played Carter high school located in Dallas Texas Also. We end up beating carter and another close game of 71-67 .Now it gets really interesting , For the rematch Of the state championship from 2016 It was Silsbee tigers Vs Lincoln tigers Dallas vs Houston . We end up losing our rematch to silsbee by a score of 70-76 i feel like I had the best game of my junior year with 20 points and 7 rebounds and 4 assists . The acceptance of Us losing resulting us To play for third place The next day , The next day Is was 12:00 PM noon We played Lancaster High school for the third place trophy , it was Tigers Vs tigers . The game was intense and we had the lead going into the 4th quarter and We choked the lead out and losing to the Lancaster tigers by a score of 63-83 . For us it was a good run because that’s the farthest we ever Been in a Coca Cola tournament and we Never wanted to Feel downed that we lost back to back games. For the remainder of the year , We went 27-5 overall (12-0) in district play , that lost to Lancaster was only our fifth lost all year and every since that lost , we never lost again. That was just our mentality going forward was To not lose and make Dumb and stupid decisions when the game is close like that. We get to the playoffs of my junior year in high school , First round we play krum high school In Lewisville TX and we end up beating Them by a landslide of 102-66 . The defending state champs ( Lincoln) moves on to play Ferris second round of the playoffs . We end up beating Ferris 78-61 and that game was my best game In the playoffs so far with 17 points 8 rebounds and 5 assist as a 5’11 guard., we move on again and the Competition gets better and better every round , third round we play Decatur high school out of Decatur Texas . The Game was close until about 3 minutes in the fourth quarter and we just pulled away from Decatur by a final score of 73-67 so the defending state champs move on To the fourth round of the playoffs to play Paris. High school again in the 4th round for the Second consecutive year . The game was tied in the fourth , who wants it more ? Both teams fighting to Achieve the ultimate Goal and The final score was 69-73 Paris gets the win over Lincoln high school to advance to play Argyle in the fifth round . For us it was a historic season and we left it all out on the floor . What an amazing junior year of basketball i had . So long to my seniors I was playing for in the playoffs, as they move on to a better Step in life as I prepare for my senior year of basketball in the summer of 2017. Constantly working out everyday to be the best player I can be on an off the court and in the classroom .
By AB The hooper6 years ago in Unbalanced
HBCU Rivalries: Norfolk State vs. Hampton University
If you're from Hampton Roads (aka the 757, bka the seven cities), you already know what it is. There's a rich and storied legacy of HBCU athletic excellence in the state of Virginia. Whether it's Richmond, Petersburg, Southern Virginia, or the Tidewater area, the presence of historically Black Colleges and Universities have left their indelible footprint on the sports of the state. More so, the culture surrounding these rivalries are a point of attraction and pride all by themselves. There's one rivalry that stands out as the de facto mono y mono grudge match in Virginia's Tidewater area; Hampton University vs. Norfolk State University. Most HBCU fans know the rivalry by another name:
By Herbert L. Seward III6 years ago in Unbalanced
Sports without fans
Close your eyes...can you smell it? The smell of popcorn, hot dogs, and cotton candy. Did it make you smile? I know it made me smile. Baseball season is here! I couldn't be more excited except for one thing. It isn't going to be the same all season. I watched opening night today..Yankees vs. Nationals...an incredible franchise vs the defending World Series Champions! The atmosphere should have been electric! It should have been memorable. Instead, I watched empty seats with the only noises being from the PA system. It is saddening because the city of Washington, D.C. had been waiting for opening day since their world title run. I have been to multiple baseball games and every experience has been memorable. From my father taking me to my first game to taking my fiance there for her first baseball game as a date. I even miss the prices for everything at the concession stands. ( I never thought I would miss paying $6.00 for a hot dog!) Obviously, health is more important than any of what I described should have happened. However, I can't help but miss the fans. I miss seeing their reactions, hearing their reactions, etc. It really shows how much fans mean to the game. It couldn't have been the same for the players also.
By Steven Bailey6 years ago in Unbalanced
