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Marvel Drops Second Trailer For 'Black Panther'
Marvel Studios surprised fans with the release of the official trailer for Black Panther. The Ryan Coogler-directed film is set to hit theaters February 9, yet fans were granted a taste of the epic battle between the Wakanda King T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and the potential usurper to the Wakandan throne Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan).
By Justin Richards8 years ago in Unbalanced
Don't Expect a Big Year out of Ben Simmons. Top Story - October 2017.
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the best young cores in the NBA. Led by Joel Embiid, the Sixers have aspirations of becoming one of the best teams in the league once LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors fall off the mountain top.
By Michael DePrisco8 years ago in Unbalanced
Jesper Bratt: The Devils Rookie You Didn't See Coming. Top Story - October 2017.
It's definitely a new era in New Jersey. A complete roster overhaul, paired with an influx of young rookies, arena upgrades, and those terrible new jerseys have made it clear to us that the New Jersey Devils are indeed new again.
By Kyle Vandenberg8 years ago in Unbalanced
Dusty Baker: Forever Cursed. Top Story - October 2017.
The Nationals lost one of the most gut-wrenching games in recent playoff history (or at least it must feel that way). In what was becoming something to celebrate after another miraculous Michael A. Taylor homer was gutted by seeing Max Scherzer get beat by bloop singles. What was built up in that eighth inning rally was ripped away by Jose Lobaton getting his cleat awkwardly caught in first base leaving millimeters of space.
By Owen McGrattan8 years ago in Unbalanced
How Sport Can Help a Country's Economy
What is sport? Is it just a bunch of games you play with your friends in the park, your weekend football or basketball match or is it the easiest solution for the economy? With the UK having 24% of men and 26% of women considered obese, it seems logical that the government has accepted sport funding with open arms.
By Danny Mardlin8 years ago in Unbalanced
Tinkering with the Yankees' ALCS Roster
After an impressive win in the American League Division Series against the Indians, Joe Girardi is a good manager again! Like many baseball fans were last Friday after Game 2, we will be playing “manager” as the Yankees set themselves up for the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. There are a quite a few things to consider, but before we do, let’s have New York’s ALDS roster on hand for reference:
By Matt Mocarsky8 years ago in Unbalanced
'Balllllllinnnnn' — This is Why The Chiefs Should be Super Bowl Favorites. Top Story - October 2017.
Although only five weeks in, the NFL is starting to take shape. Aside from the black cloud that is “the national anthem controversy,” there have been plenty of other storylines for the NFL fan to salivate upon.
By Kenneth Wilson8 years ago in Unbalanced
Why Al Horford Could Be the Key to the Celtics' Offense
After last season's first-place Eastern Conference regular-season finish, the Celtics somehow still gave their roster a complete and utter makeover. This team made so many moves that last year's first-round pick Jaylen Brown is the fifth-longest tenured Celtic on the team. Despite the team's new look, they're still expected to get better and possibly take down the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Conference Finals. Those high expectations may hinge on Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward both living up to the hype on their new team, but it could be Al Horford that helps Boston reach their full potential on the offensive side of the ball.
By Dan O'Shea8 years ago in Unbalanced
Just Grubbin Series: Oh You're Still Undefeated Huh? Let's See How Long that Will Last
We are 5 weeks in and some of the mighty have already fallen but the two top dogs, Clemson and 'Bama, are still out there. Let's take a look at the remaining undefeated Power 5 teams and see how likely they are to finish undefeated.
By Just Grubbin8 years ago in Unbalanced
It's Time To Talk About Fenway
Fenway Park is quite the odd beast. The Pesky Pole sits only 302 feet from home plate with about a four-foot high wall separating the fans from the field, and the Green Monster is, well, the Green Monster. The strange dimensions of Fenway have led to some memorable moments — Fisk waving it fair, Ortiz's incredible grand slam, etc. And now, we have Fenway to thank for possibly drastically changing the outcome of the ALDS.
By John Edwards8 years ago in Unbalanced
