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The Wavering Path
Let me start this by saying a few things. I have not been in a ton of fights in my life. I'm no saint, however; I have been in a number of dust-ups. That is not the same thing as having a violent life. Violence is present in anyone's life, unless they live in a bubble. Some of us are exposed to more examples of it, and varying types of violence. This is just what my story is, and how it has changed me over the years.
By Roninkan Karate-Do7 years ago in Unbalanced
Wild Card Weekend Picks Against the Spread
Wild Card weekend. Wow, I can't believe the NFL playoffs are here. I am currently in Miami Beach, trying to freshen my tan and recapture the magic that is my summer look for a few days, but I couldn't miss previewing Wild Card weekend. Before we go in to this weekend's games, a few notes from Week 17 as we tie a bow on the regular season:
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
10 Must Read Hockey Books for NHL Fans
For those people who were not raised in a sports-oriented household, the fanatic culture that surrounds sports like professional hockey may seem chaotic and silly. Yet for people like me who grew up in a house where the television was always set to a sports channel and dinner conversations revolved around the most recent NHL game, the enthusiastic fan loyalty and love of hockey was part of daily life. In the eyes of NHL fans, hockey is more than just twelve men skating on ice, passing around a puck, and getting into the occasional fist-fight. The NHL has a culture rooted in seasons of incredible players, renowned coaches, and historic game-changing plays.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Rating the Sophomores So Far
The 2017 draft class was awesome. We had so many great talents emerge last season and this year, we get the chance to see them get even better! I won't be talking about every player from the draft but only the notable ones. So lets evaluate how they have been so far, and what impact they have made—and no, this does not include Ben Simmons.
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
The 10 Most Durable Outdoor Basketball Shoes
As any player will attest, basketball is an intense sport that demands a great deal of energy and stamina. That being said, your basketball shoes must also withstand a great deal of wear and tear over many games, requiring a great deal of flexibility and elasticity, as well as comfort and support. (There's a reason basketball players don't wear Chuck Taylors anymore!) From the first Air Jordan sneakers to the Nike Air shoes and the latest LeBron products, there has always been a lot of hype around basketball sneaker releases.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Unbalanced
Early NBA Award Winners
I feel like this can be said about every NBA season, but this one has been very interesting with compelling storylines and stellar play league-wide. Even though we’re a long way from the NBA Award Show in June, fans worldwide are making their predictions for who will win the five major awards. So, with just under 40 percent of the regular season completed, these are my major award winners thus far.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
Week 17 Picks Against the Spread
We are here, week 17 of the NFL season, the regular season finale. I can not believe we are here at this point. Christmas has come and passed, New Years is next week, and my trip to Miami is coming closer (Yeah buddy. Time to hopefully cook outside a bit and get my color back.). I say it almost every time I write this column; time needs to chill the fuck out a bit and stop moving so fast. But anyway the NFL's regular season is wrapping up and there are still plenty of things to sort out regarding the playoff picture.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
