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Reason First: Should NBA Player Jordan Bell Be Sidelined Indefinitely for Fraud?
They say that there is no “I” in team. But there is one in “win,” which points to the fact that it is a collection of individuals who make up a team. There’s also an “I” in bill. Power forward/center Jordan Bell of the National Basketball Association (NBA) team the Golden State Warriors charged an undisclosed amount of money to his assistant coach Mike Brown for purchases he made at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. What this shows is the emotional exhibition of fraud on the part of the mini-Madoff.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Unbalanced
Movie Review: 'Screwball' Is Documentarian Billy Corben at his Most Entertaining
That Screwball is a true story almost boggles the mind. The publicity machine behind the movie compares it to a real life version of a Coen Brothers story, and that could not be more accurate. Bizarre real life characters, consequential violence, corruption, and pathetic comedy, Screwball has all of the elements that drive stories such as Raising Arizona or even more esoteric fair such as A Serious Man.
By Sean Patrick7 years ago in Unbalanced
Why the Sacramento Kings Are Finals Competitors, in the Near Future
Okay. Okay. Wait. Just wait. I know what you're thinking. This team, in itself, is not a contender for the next year, or maybe not even the year after that, and I know that the Lakers are, eventually, going to add another star to their roster and probably make a run at a championship. However, don't count out this young and improving Kings team with a high ceiling. Although it doesn't look it right now, the Kings are Finals competitors, and I'm going to tell you why.
By Jake Alston7 years ago in Unbalanced
10 Funniest Olympic Moments
The tension is at an all-time high, and you find yourself sitting at the edge of your sit in anticipation. Nonetheless, there is a light side to this event. We laugh and cry at some of the actions of the athletes. Below is a compiled list of some of the funniest moments during the previous Olympics.
By Marianna Draws7 years ago in Unbalanced
Is High Stakes Fantasy Football Different Than Low-Cost Leagues?
Fantasy football is incredibly popular, with tens of millions of people taking part each year. Many leagues are casual affairs where friends or coworkers simply play for fun, although they may have a small buy-in and play for money. There's a multitude of ways to play, from gaming out entire seasons to weekly contests. Some of these even operate year round, so you’re not just limited to the regular football season. Beginners and veterans alike can confidently enter the game with fantasy football draft kits and begin competing for cash or glory. Of course, both small and large money leagues contain the same risks as other forms of gambling, so proceeding with caution is advised.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Unbalanced
Top 8 Most Dangerous Sports
Also, it can be a wonderful source of entertainment and improve the mood—not only for athletes, but also for fans. There are a lot of sports: For halls and open air, team and single, and in which endurance or speed is necessary. Some of them help to relax and relieve tension, and some are complicated and need serious preparations. All sports are linked with risk and can be dangerous. It often happens that athletes play with death.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Unbalanced
French Jump Sensation Will Rock Music City
Nashville is the capital of country music, but this weekend a woman from France will be roaring through Music City. Kentucky's Marie-Josée Ebwea-Bile Excel was born in Paris, France. The bilingual senior has been named All-American four times over her career, and she is fresh off a third place finish in the triple jump at the indoor national meet. As of March 19, she's ranked 62 in the world, and fourth in France. To put it in a domestic perspective, only three Americans rank ahead of Ebwea-Bile according to the IAFF rankings.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
Phoenix Suns Future?
Last year around this time, after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, Devin Booker said publicly that he was "done with not making the playoffs." However, this year, the Suns are currently at 17-57... not really any different than they were last year. Question is, should D-Book be patient and stay? Or jump ship and leave?
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Faith Ross Dominates Hurdles Races
One thing that we learned after the Black and Gold Invitational was that cards are subject to change. Our preview had us glorifying the name of Kentucky All-American Kianna Gray, to high levels, predicitng she would win the 100- and 200-meter dashes on March 23, at Vanderbilt, in Nashville. When the competitors took the track, Kianna Gray didn't compete. Those are the breaks in live entertainment.
By Winners Only7 years ago in Unbalanced
