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Full-Time Fake Fan
I love hockey. From the time I was about eight or so, I would occasionally watch games with my dad (if they were before my bedtime). I was born into a Habs-loving family in the center of a Maple Leaf-centric city, so when I was given my first piece of Canadiens merchandise, I quickly understood the taboo of it, but still wore it proudly, claiming I was my elementary school’s biggest Habs fan. My favourite player was (and still is) P.K. Subban, so I was notably devastated when he was traded from my favourite team, and that his "bromance" with Carey Price was being censored. Among my friends, who are largely not hockey fans, I’m something of an expert on the game. How could I not be? I can name more than five players in the NHL, I understand the rules, and I actively cheer for not one, but two teams (the second being the Nashville Predators, naturally). But not that I would ever admit this to another fan, I’m a poser. I really don’t know that much about hockey, aside from the league’s biggest moments, and I don’t follow it religiously, save for a few key players on the most popular teams. My hockey knowledge is conversational, but has absolutely no depth. This has led me to develop a feeling of inadequacy when it comes to discussing Canada’s game with literally any hockey fan outside of my small gaggle of hockey-ignorant friends. Why is it that every NHL fan can spit stats or discuss plays from across that league for the last 10 years at the drop of a hat? And I’m left to stumble my way through playoff bracket conversations.
By Kristyna Reedon7 years ago in Unbalanced
She's a Big Girl Now
"I thought that entering the professional world would be a piece of cake. Like turning the lights on. It's not. My freshman year, I thought I was gonna be on a beach somewhere, working out, training professionally. I don't know what I was thinking."
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
7 Smart Tips for Improving Your Golf Swing
If you are looking to improve your golf game, working on your swing is probably the best way to do that. Once you get the swing down, the rest of it will tend to fall into place, since your swing will tie into how you stand, and how you approach the ball. If you are not confident about your swing, that can create head games that you play with yourself that keep you from doing your best, so you should consider this list of ways to improve your swing, and see if any of them might work for you.
By David Barnes7 years ago in Unbalanced
The NBA Awards Discussion
MVP: Giannis Antetokoumpo This one is an easy one for me. Giannis is easily the MVP in my eyes, not only for his efficiency on the field, but the fact that he has helped the average Bucks become a juggernaut in the east. Now, Giannis has come out saying that he is not interested in the MVP race, and that he only cares about the Playoffs and finally getting out of the first round. His PER (player efficiency rating) is the best in the NBA, and that, to me, is what validates a player for the MVP award; a player that not only showcases his talent, but in turn, makes his entire team better. As a shooter and scorer, Giannis and Harden couldn't be at more opposite ends of the spectrum. With Giannis being that slashing shot creator that Kobe optimised, and Harden being that straight up sharpshooter that is a must in the modern NBA at the time. However, Giannis already has a better True Shooting percentage (64.2 percent—which is top 10 in the NBA).
By Jake Alston7 years ago in Unbalanced
College Track & Field 50
The sport of track and field is loaded with many talented performers that many of you may not know about until the Olympics roll around. Winners Only is doing its part to change that, so without further delay check out our College Track & Field 50.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
Two Great Workouts for Basketball Players
Playing full court basketball is exhausting. Even if game strategy slows the transition pace of the game, you still have to shift your body, move quickly and jump frequently. The defensive end of the basketball court wears down players even more.
By Craig Middleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Beechcroft Baseball Does It Again
Before the season started, first-year coach Brian Knisley told his team that they were better than the one-win squad that took the field in 2018. Beechcroft High School (Columbus, Ohio) improved its overall record to 3-4 after its 14-2 home win over Mifflin on Wednesday, April 17.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
Rising to the Top of Track and Field
Cambrea Sturgis Welcome to this journey around the country to see some of the best performances in the sport of track and field. This trip is free of charge. Buckle-up, as we speed through a review of the biggest and brightest performances of the past week in NCAA Divison I.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
Fan Behavior in Sports
Something has happened to sports fans. No longer is it acceptable to local fans, for anyone, whether resident or visitor, to cheer on an opposing team, and woe to thee who wears the opponent’s jersey. What happened to allow this type of knuckle dragging behavior to become acceptable?
By DJ Grand7 years ago in Unbalanced
Gabby Thomas and Other Sprinters Rise in Rankings Over Weekend
Pro runner Gabby Thomas won the 100-meter dash on April 13, at the Gamecock Invitational in Columbia, S.C. The former Harvard star, was running for USATF High Performance, when she recorded a personal best legal time of 11.10. Thomas is now 21st in the national rankings according to IAAF.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
