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Reason First: Ban Boxing Immediately (Part II)
This is an appeal to the head. The brain. That most sacred of bodily organs. The heart is but a glorious and glorified pump. That’s it. The cessation of all forms of boxing should go into effect immediately. With the death of the second fighter in one week, Dinamita had his life taken away from him all because of “sport.” After sustaining devastating blows to the head, the pugilist began to bleed from the nose. Hours later, he was dead. And this is what is called a sport of agility and discipline? The tally sheet of deaths by way of moving around the square ring paints a picture of just how cruel the activity can be.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Ungiven Gift. Top Story - July 2019.
He was pencil thin and walked with a limp. A thirteen year-old boy with huge yearning eyes, who was always an unlucky patient on the children's floor of the hospital, where my youngest daughter was all too often incarcerated. Curtis had sickle cell anemia, an incurable, painful, and terminal disease that plagues young people of African descent.
By Rick Beneteau7 years ago in Unbalanced
Gladiators
I know many of you are aware of the bloody spectacle that was the gladiator matches. You are also probably aware of how the "Christian" Emperor Theodosius I had the games banned after imposing Christianity as a state religion and thus continuing the genocide of non-Christians.
By Johann Hollar7 years ago in Unbalanced
Reason First: Ban Boxing Immediately
End boxing now. Non-professional, semi-pro, professional. All of it should be banned. The death of boxer Maxim Dadashev is just another example of why this brutal “sport” should be retired forever. Like the death of Johnny Owen almost four decades ago, and so many others, Dadashev suffered a brain injury that caused his death days after his fight against Subriel Matias. This vicious activity is just legalized killing in some instances. The harshness that is inherent in pugilism is a sign that our brutish nature craves the jabs, hooks, and uppercuts that strike against these figures. It’s the entertainment and business that drives the fights. Money is not the root of all evil. And the love of it certainly isn’t either. So, to blame the dollar would be an error.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Unbalanced
To Save the Kickoff or Not to Save the Kickoff
I'll admit you may find it overly dramatic, predictable, and cliche to play on Shakespeare's iconic line, but it's more apt than you may care to admit or realize. Hamlet was contemplating suicide, life, and death. And if concussions are the deciding factor in Football-As-We-Know-Its's life or death, then the kickoff is the leading suspect and major culprit. Up until last year I was a stubborn defender of Gridiron Football's most dangerous play, mostly out of pure tradition.
By Sean S7 years ago in Unbalanced
How Are NFL Players Preparing for the 2019 Season
The previous NFL season brought us yet another Super Bowl trophy lifting by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. It is safe to say that their franchise is one of the most successful in the League’s history, but they’re far from unbeatable. The biggest allure of the NFL is the fact that each new season is hard to predict. The Cincinnati Bengals, for instance, had a single victory in two whole seasons before 2018, but they were real competitors last year. The 2019 season will, therefore, be super interesting to watch as athletes are preparing as we speak for it. But what exactly do these preparations consist of in terms of fitness?
By Victoria Lim7 years ago in Unbalanced
A Big Travel Day for Somers Baseball Community
The Somers Travel Baseball teams closed their regular season with five games on Saturday, June 20th. Winning three out of five, the boys weren’t chilled by only doing break even one better; and despite the unbelievable swelter, they gladly welcomed a little more cooking before calling it a day with their baseball community.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
4 Reasons Why Every Athlete Should Wear an Ankle Brace
It's all too common that athletes hurt their ankles while out in the field or on the court. Oftentimes, these injuries occur when an athlete is shifting their weight, cutting to make a play, etc. Most athletes don't realize (1) how often they are making cuts or shifting their body weight, (2) how dangerous this can be, and (3) that there are clear ways to protect themselves.
By Ben Breda7 years ago in Unbalanced
Why Tennis Is One of the Most Revered Sports
Everyone has a favorite sport they enjoy watching with friends and loved ones. Your favorite sport can be basketball, soccer, baseball, football, or countless other sports out there. What makes tennis so unique compared to the other sports is it's very classy and respectable. Tennis has singles and doubles matches that will blow you away.
By Michael Reynoso7 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers and Mahopac Wrestling Family Honors Dennis DiSanto
After 37 years as Wrestling Coach at Somers and Mahopac High School, Dennis DiSanto has taken his final fall. So family, friends, and former wrestlers gathered at Reis Park to raise his hand one final time. Also retiring as Guidance Counselor at Mahopac, DiSanto was surprised by the party and reluctantly took the mic. “I’m all speeched out,” Disanto said in referring to all the addresses he’s recently made. But the emotion that DiSanto was overcome by was what really forced the microphone from his hand.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Sports to Play At Home
Being able to have fun in the comfort of their own home is a goal for everyone. It's hard finding things to do at home. This leads to you leaving your home and spending money to have somewhere else to go. All you have to do is buy the necessary things to make your home a fun house. You can fill your house with toys, and things like a basketball court or a swimming pool. This way the fun is there as soon as you walk in the door.
By Craig Middleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
