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Is the Stanley Cup the hardest sports championship to win?
I am an athlete at the college level. I have played tennis my whole life from the age of 3 years old. I was bound for Division I athletics until I blew out my knee and now I have continued to play tennis at Plymouth State University. While I was Division I bound, I traveled across the country nonstop playing in nationals tournaments many times a year. Playing tennis has given me a large background in sports and I certainly know what it takes to become a great athlete. However, my boyfriend is a hockey player. Now that the NHL series for the Stanley Cup is on, he has said many times that it is the hardest trophy to win in all sports. I get very frustrated every time he says this as I believe him to be completely biased. Well, I did some researching and it turns out...
By Sage Winter6 years ago in Unbalanced
What AEW's Nyla Rose Doesn't Understand
It's a weird time to be a wrestling fan. Professional wrestling is, at its core, people pretending to beat the living hell out of each other in brutal, real athletic contests. It was two, or four, or more men doing their best to convince their audience that they were real, the fight was real, and that wrestling was real. People were fired, beaten or excommunicated for exposing the tricks behind the magic they'd perform in the ring, because keeping that illusion was the single most important thing to the wrestling business. Well, outside making money.
By Regular Person6 years ago in Unbalanced
How to Become a Great Long Range Shooter
There are several reasons you may be interested in learning how to be a great long-range shooter. Some people may want to learn this skill so they can enter competitions. Perhaps you are looking for a new hobby and want to learn for the sake of the sport. Another reason is to develop your interest in hunting in a new way. Whatever your reasoning, there are steps you can take to learn this skill.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Unbalanced
Big Ten Indoor Faves
The Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships take place May 28-29 at Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio. We will be there for the entire opening day to see various events. Here are some of the athletes and competitions that we are most excited to cover.
By Winners Only6 years ago in Unbalanced
What is Going on in Portland?
At first glance, when you see the Portland Trail Blazers, you think of a great Western Conference team led by a superstar, Damian Lillard and another all-star calibre player in CJ McCollum. This is the team that went to the Western Conference Finals last year and have consistently made the playoffs the past decade. But right now, at the All-star break, they sit with a losing record. What is going on?
By Shandon Pendleton6 years ago in Unbalanced
Karate & Fiction
I know many of you are familiar with the image of the Karate Kid, along with the sequels, the Hilary Swank version, the remake with Jackie Chan (which took place in China and they don't do Karate over there) and of course the series Cobra Kai which features Johnny Lawrence trying to rebuild his life.
By Johann Hollar6 years ago in Unbalanced
Reason First: Adrien Broner is Arrested, Has Yet to Learn Lesson
Just when you think that someone would be mature enough to stay away from certain venues, that’s when they fail you. Boxer Adrien Broner received the steel bracelets at a weigh in for the Fury-Wilder fight. A few months ago, Broner took instruction to not appear on the premises of the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada. What all of this points to is a young male who is defiant, out-of-control, and longing for the taste of another bout.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Unbalanced
Basketball Training 101
Training for any sport is a difficult process that requires years of practice to perfect. When it comes to basketball, there are quite a few components that you should master to be at the top of your game. Whether you are the competitive type that wishes to outwork your opponents and focus on your skills, or you are interested in what it takes to be a successful hooper, you are in the right place. Here are a few tips on how to train to be a solid basketball player.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Unbalanced
Do Bowling Balls Have a Mind Of Their Own?
Anyone who has ever played ten-pin bowling has, at one time or another, wondered if that ball has a mind of its own. There are times that the ball seems attracted to the pins and smoothly knocks them down. Other times it leaves some standing. Sometimes a single pin, sometimes more than one, and sometimes — heaven forbid — a dreaded split.
By Conny Manero6 years ago in Unbalanced
Black History Month: Everyday Hero – WNBA Star Bridget Pettis
For Black History Month, I created a series showcasing our everyday heroes, who work tirelessly day in and day out to give back to their community. The work that they do does not require recognition. The individuals were selected based on their dedication and positive community efforts. The first person being recognized this month is Bridget Pettis.
By NaTyshca Pickett6 years ago in Unbalanced
