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The Raptors Achilles Heel?
The 2019 NBA Finals have been a tale of two cities. For the Toronto Raptors of the North, the journey to the NBA Finals has been full of hard work, surprises, and dedication. For a franchise that has not yet won an NBA championship, the city of Toronto have been standing by their home team as if they have been in this situation before. Celebrities such as the Canadian icon Drake have bought into the new winning tradition that was inherited from Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard. After years of playing in San Antonio, Kawhi Leonard has shown the league why he has always deserved to be considered an elite NBA player. With another chance to win an NBA championship, Kawhi and the Raptors must dust off a determined Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson who seem to have their sights focused on winning their third straight title.
By Thuurd .I7 years ago in Unbalanced
How Klay Thompson Lives Up to His Name
When I was younger, my first-grade class learned about traditional Chinese pottery and were allowed to use clay to make bricks. As long ago as that was, I still remember how easy it was for the clay to be molded into anything, and once dried, how solid it was.
By Candice Evans7 years ago in Unbalanced
What Can I Do Now the Football Season Is Over?
The days are getting longer, the temperature is rising and the trophies have been lifted. The club football season is over. So what will we do with our weekends, now that there are no 3PM kick-offs, no Super Sundays, and no football on a Monday night? It’s a conundrum that pops up every year, but there are some solutions. So here are just a few things that you can do to fill that football-sized hole in your life.
By Craig House7 years ago in Unbalanced
This Isn't the World Cup
It was a highly contested soccer match between Serra High School and Valley Christian High School, two West Catholic Athletic League opponents battling it out on the pitch on a Saturday morning. The West Catholic Athletic League, or WCAL as it’s known throughout Northern California, is the premier high school league for all sports. The caliber of athletes on the field competing is quite impressive.
By Dean Ayoob7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Golden State Warriors' Strength in Numbers Pushes the Warriors Past Toronto in Game 2
Despite the Warriors Game 2 leading scorer Klay Thompson going down with an apparent hamstring injury, the Golden State Warriors push past the Toronto Raptors for a 109-104 Game 2 victory–knotting the series at one apiece.
By Candice Evans7 years ago in Unbalanced
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Football Tailgate Party
Every football fan must have the experience of going to a game in person. You have not had the entire game day experience until you have enjoyed a pregame tailgate. Tailgating is a great way to get the excitement going before the football game starts. It is especially great for a season opener, playoff game or other big season matchup. Tailgates are very popular and throwing a good one requires a little extra thought. Looking to upgrade your tailgate party? Here are some tips to take your experience to the next level.
By Craig Middleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
5th Grade Somers Girls Win the Tri-County Basketball League Championship at the Buzzer
The 5U Girls TCBL Championship game at 7 Bridges School on Sunday didn’t look like it would amount to much excitement at the outset. Ardsley’s deft little point guard put the ball on the floor, and set her sights for the rim en route to eight first quarter points. The long two her oversized shooting guard drained from the corner didn’t say much for a compelling game either. So, facing a 10-4 deficit after one, Somers looked as the tandem was going to run them out of the gym. But the closure that coach Rob Hawkins got his girls to employ said nothing about giving up, and ultimately had the Tuskers and Lindsay Ulaj sounding their trumpets in a 24-22 buzzer beater.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
4 Athletes Who Show the Importance of Workout Variety
People who focus on personal fitness tend to understand the value of mixing things up. Or at least, it’s something we tend to learn to do as we get older. For instance, an athlete who’s used to team competitive sports may ultimately transition to mixed martial arts to scratch that competitive itch; a former swimmer may switch to ballet if it becomes easier to work into a busy schedule. But the best way to mix things up, so to speak, is to do it all at once, such that even if you have a predominant form of exercise you favor, you’re also doing other things to keep your body guessing, and get more total-body exercise.
By Wilson Yinsen7 years ago in Unbalanced
