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The Fight in Little Phoenix
Trust me. We parents have all been there. The setting could be a sports field or a kitchen table. The matter at hand could be trying to hit even a slowly thrown baseball or calculating the answer to a problem that begins with something like "If one train left Topeka at 7 AM going 70 miles per hour, and another..." We have all seen our children either be on the verge of tears or into full-blown hyperventilating crying out of the simple frustration of not being able to do something—whatever than something may be!
By David Wyld7 years ago in Unbalanced
All-Amazing Track and Field Honors
Now that all of the college outdoor track and field championships have concluded, we've decided to present the first ever All-Amazing honors brought to you by Winners Only. Not to be confused with the All-American list, to be named All-Amazing is an honor that crosses divisions and sanctioning bodies.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
Joshua-Ruiz Is Not the Fight We Want, but Probably What We Deserve
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will make his United States boxing debut after all. Reports confirmed that Joshua will defend his WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against Andy Ruiz Jr. on June 1 at Madison Square Garden.
By Al Stover7 years ago in Unbalanced
Why the Ducks Are Not a Measuring Stick for Your Program
The University of Oregon football team changed the landscape of college football over the last 10 years. They set trends with many uniform combinations, fast-paced, no huddle football. The program was defined by Coach Chip Kelly, Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, and consistent winning. Being that football is a copycat sport, a lot of high school coaches tried to emulate this style, under the assumption that what works for a Pac-12 Powerhouse will help them win on Friday night.
By Clark Wozich7 years ago in Unbalanced
Combat Sports Night at a Bar Can Be Fun
After a long day of the district softball tournament, I went to Wild Rivers Bar and Grill in East Wenatchee for a couple of cold ones and dinner to end the day. As I arrived, I noticed a few of the television screens showing the Emanuel Navarrete-Isaac Dogboe rematch, which was the co-feature bout to the Miguel Berchelt and Francisco Vargas title fight.
By Al Stover7 years ago in Unbalanced
Fun At-Home Sports
There are those days or months where the weather doesn't allow for outdoor activities or sports one would normally engage in. This doesn't mean you can't play at home. Out of the hundreds of sports that exist, there are dozens you can play at home where you don't have to go far to enjoy the competition or simple art of the sport. All of the sports we talk about will not only improve your health but your social life. If you want to add some recreational activities or active games as a part of your home's many features, the following is a list of sports you can play at home indoors or outdoors if you choose.
By Craig Middleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Attitudes of the Student Athlete Starts at Home
Some of us have been there. Either as an athlete or a parent, we’ve gone to “Code of Conduct” meetings and sat while the coaches went over expectations and standards that they expect during the upcoming seasons.
By Jordan Casarez7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Luck Has Run Out
For the Boston Celtics, the 2019 NBA playoffs have been a humbling experience. Since advancing from the first round of the playoffs, the Celtics have been experiencing tremendous trouble against their semifinal opponent Milwaukee Bucks. The pressure fell on the shoulders of Kyrie Irving on Wednesday night as the Celtics had to win in order to fight for an Eastern Conference Finals birth. After finishing the first quarter 2-9 shooting, Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics began to see their season come to an end as Giannis Antetokounmpo and company began to trash the defeated Celtics.
By Thuurd .I7 years ago in Unbalanced
Is Tyreek Hill Fit to Play in the NFL?
Repeat offender (at least to this writer’s principles) Tyreek Hill of the Kansas City Chiefs from the NFL has shown that it depends on the character of the person if second chances are worthy or will work. Recently, an audio was leaked of Hill being recorded by his fiancée, Crystal Espinal. That 11-minute audio was published by KCTV5 and recorded while Hill and Espinal were walking in Dubai International Airport. Even though the contents of the audio were shocking, it was also not very surprising given Hill’s past demonstration of his shallow character.
By DJ Grand7 years ago in Unbalanced
Relying on the Stars
The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has adopted a mantra that has kept the appetites of victory-hungry fans satisfied during seasons of transition. "Trust the process," has been the slogan of the revamping era of one of the cities most beloved teams. The Philadelphia 76ers have made moves within the last five seasons that have prepared them for playoff contention. After a couple of years of waiting, and persistence, Philadelphia has a chance to play in the Eastern Conference finals. Their only obstacle has been Kawhi Leonard, and the Toronto Raptors.
By Thuurd .I7 years ago in Unbalanced
