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Mahopac Umpire Is Still at It After 50 Between the Lines
A basketball referee who is as youthful looking as 91 year old Bob Manning could easily go unnoticed as teams set up in the half court offense. On the other hand, when games goes up tempo his lag was hard to miss - especially from one very pertinent individual. “They would start the fast break and were all going past me before I got to half court. So I felt I was cheating the girls,” said Manning. “They gave me a party and I retired.” But Manning still does have both a whistle and well functioning right thumb, and he continues to put them to good use.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
Seahawks Russell Wilson Twice Helps Vikings Score on Fluky Pick-Six
The Seahawks are this season's only team to beat the San Francisco 49ers (10-1). The Seahawks have the ability to win every close game because quarterback Russell Wilson is one of the NFL's toughest players and often at its finest when the fourth quarter is under pressure.
By Jen Logan6 years ago in Unbalanced
Track Stars App National Athletes of the Week
The 2019-20 indoor track and field season kicked off this weekend and we've already got some jaw dropping performances to share with you! Brought to you by the Track Stars app, available for iPhone and iPad users at: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/track-stars/id1489617224?ls=1
By Winners Only6 years ago in Unbalanced
Reloaded: The Brandon Ingram Story
On November 27th, 2019 prior to the New Orleans Pelicans vs the Los Angeles Lakers game ( AKA The Anthony Davis return), Bleacher Report’s Mirin Fader wrote a report on the grueling and heartbreaking journey of Brandon Ingram from his nasty blood clot injury that sidelined him till now. In the report, she detailed the harsh realities Ingram faced while recovering from such a nasty injury and the surgery he went through.
By Adonis Richards6 years ago in Unbalanced
5 College Football Teams That Should Never Change Their Uniforms
I love college football. Probably more than I like watching the NFL. One of the better parts of college football is the history associated with the schools. Now, to change things up — and to cash in on sycophant alumni and students — many teams use several different jerseys. But, there are a handful of teams that should never touch their uniforms.
By Matthew Donnellon6 years ago in Unbalanced
A Look Back at Somers Girls Lacrosse Victory over Bronxville
The two powerhouse girls’ lacrosse programs of Somers and Bronxville squared off at Somers High School on Saturday and lived up to their 5th and 11th NYS rankings. Racing up and down the field all afternoon, the Somers Senior Day crowd definitely had their necks tweaked before the Tuskers finally pulled away with a thrilling 13-11 victory.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
A Look Back at 2018-2019 Somers Cheerleading Championship Season
The Somers Cheerleading Squad just won the Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational at the County Center. Competing in the mixed division, the 20 member team - including James LaRocca - finished first among the four teams competing.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
Webster's off to Oregon
The modern day student athlete is mastering the art of self promotion while also excelling in competition. Alexandra Webster is one of those athletes who has vlogged her track and field journey via YouTube since the beginning of 2018. Along with sharing her story with the world, she became the USATF National Junior Olympic champion in the 400-meter hurdles, July 28.
By Winners Only6 years ago in Unbalanced
Wrestling Quiz
Any wrestling fans out there? Cup your hands to your ear, and let the crowd roar. Growing up as a kid in Canada, I was fascinated by the WWF because it was filmed in a local town of Brantford, Ontario. We would go on Friday nights to the local arena to watch some of the top names in the biz bash the crap out of each other. For a kid growing up on a farm, having the wrestling world on your doorstep was more than an adventure. It was bliss.
By Wade McElwain6 years ago in Unbalanced
Preseason All-Amazing Team by Winner Only
As we anxiously wait for another indoor track season to begin, we proudly introduce our first ever All-Amazing Preseason Team. Last year we wrapped up the outdoor regular season with an All-Amazing squad, so we said, why not shoutout our favorites that we predict will have big-time indoor seasons? The fun in this is to see who will match our expectations and what unnamed veterans or freshmen will breakthrough and steal the spotlight.
By Winners Only6 years ago in Unbalanced
A Beginner’s Guide to Standing up on a Paddle Board
When you're looking for a fun water activity you can learn fairly quickly, try paddle boarding. It can be calm and relaxing as well as a full-body workout and provides the boarder with a unique way to view the water. Rather than risk injury by attempting to paddle board with no instruction, read these helpful tips to make your experience a success.
By Kevin6 years ago in Unbalanced
