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England vs India: My Preview
Okay, bear with me. This is my first article/piece/whatever these are called on Vocal. Basically, I’m going to be looking into the England team for the upcoming test series against India and making a few predictions about what I think will go down.
By Seb Waddington7 years ago in Unbalanced
Angelique Kerber Denies Serena Williams of Making History; Wins her Third Grand Slam
After many shocks, surprises, and upsets, the final was set between Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams—the second time they would play in the Wimbledon final in three years. Williams was chasing history: to tie Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slam title record. The American, who many call the greatest to ever play the sport, already has the record for most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era, surpassing Steffi Graf’s 22 title record at 2016 Wimbledon.
By Aidan Mahoney8 years ago in Unbalanced
Wimbledon and Women
As the World Cup comes to a close, all eyes turn to the ongoing Wimbledon event, which started July 2 and ends on July 15. Wimbledon is a huge tournament with over one thousand players competing in the events, including men and women singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles and wheelchair players.
By Chloe Francis8 years ago in Unbalanced
How to Survive (And Thrive) in the Challenging World of College Sports. Top Story - July 2018.
If you're like the millions of young athletes with dreams of competing at the collegiate level, you've probably wondered if you really have what it takes to be successful in that world. It's a very valid question; it is well-known that being a college athlete is no small undertaking. As a former 4-year starter for a very successful college program, I have several key takeaways from my time as a college athlete that can help you thrive in a challenging world that only 7 percent of high school athletes reach.
By Mikayla8 years ago in Unbalanced
Toxic Masculinity in Sports
The sports world has always been dominated by men. As far back as the 11th century, and likely before, sports like jousting were used as tools for men to show off their strength, courage, and overall masculinity for women. This ancient idea has continued to influence the sporting world and it's getting a little old. Toxic masculinity is the adherence to traditional male gender roles, which can put men in a box, limiting the acceptance of them expressing themselves in ways that are seen as opposite to the alpha male ideal. The difference between toxic masculinity and masculinity is that with toxic masculinity, men are shamed for behaviors seen as feminine or for not meeting the masculine ideal. In a society where we are starting to call out racism and sexism on the daily, it's time to address the elephant in the locker room that is toxic masculinity.
By Lizz Darcy8 years ago in Unbalanced
The True Meaning Behind Playing a Sport
Have you ever given as much dedication and commitment to a sport as much as you would give towards your job or family? Most likely not. Or maybe in today’s society you put all of that commitment towards your cell phone, or any other electronic devices. The problem is that not a lot of people understand the kind of dedication and commitment it takes to be a part of a sports team whether it’s high school, travel teams, club teams, or Division I, II, or III collegiate teams. I would know, since I’ve committed almost 11 years to playing softball. It is not a very easy thing to do, but it’s definitely worth it, especially with all that money you’ve put into trying out a new sport—well let’s be honest, all that money your parents have spent just for you to kick a ball into a pop-up net or hit a ball off of a tee! Committing to a sport means so much more than just showing up to practice every other week and being at some of the games. I believe that many people don’t know what it takes to be on a sports team and how much effort and time it takes out of your everyday life just to play a sport and I am going to share my story about how much dedication I have put towards playing softball.
By Anna8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Sports Podcasts of 2018
Podcasts have been blessing our ears for years. Instead of listening to talk radio and top 40 hits on our morning commute, we have the option to tune into our favorite broadcasters and experts throughout any genre – sports, comedy, mystery, storytelling, etc. You can stream or download various podcasts at home on your computer or anywhere on your phone via iTunes, Tunein and even Spotify.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Unbalanced
Why We Need to See Slamball Come Back. Top Story - June 2018.
I'm probably in the minority as someone who was an avid Slamball viewer. Most people who have heard of Slamball think of it as only basketball with a trampoline, but it's much more than that. Slamball emphasizes speed, precision, and power into one insanely entertaining 20-minute event. While the sport couldn't capitalize on its initial popularity in the early 2000s, it would thrive if it was brought back today.
By Jason Schwartz8 years ago in Unbalanced
Ultimate Frisbee? What's that?
The Competition. The Intensity. The Inclusiveness and Diversity. Those are just some of the basic aspects we look for in a sport that we want to play. But at the heart of it all, we just want to have fun. Why not have all of that, and save a few bucks while you're at it? Hear's a look into the intense sport that will cost you and your friends less than 10 bucks to play, but leave insane memories for a lifetime.
By Maxwell Mock8 years ago in Unbalanced
8-7 Overtime Victory for Fox Lane Lacrosse Ends Yorktown’s 53-Game Winning Streak
Fox Lane lost a two goal second half lead to the Lacrosse Dynasty in Yorktown on Saturday afternoon. The leveling off must have had Fox Lane and their faithful feeling their hearts in their stomachs as the 47th minute came to a close at Yorktown High School. But Fox Lane Coach Chris Coughlin had his ticker in a much more secure place as the waning moments seemed to spell doom on a valiant effort against the Section One powerhouse.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Development of a High School Athlete
When I was in grade 4 I played volleyball for the very first time in gym class and completely fell in love. From there on I practiced and really tried to get a hang of it. In grade 6 and 7 I made the "A Team" and both years we won the city championship. Our coach was absolutely incredible and he taught us discipline and how to really appreciate this sport. He made me completely fall in love with it and I'm so thankful because it has been such a big part of my life ever since then.
By Rachel Barry8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Emotion of Sports. Top Story - June 2018.
"But in any given day, in the most mundane newspaper feature, in the most meaningless mid season game, there can be a moment of transcendence, a flash of genuine magic, which hints at all the possibilities. That's what keeps you engaged, keeps you in your seat."—J.R. Moehringer
By Lizz Darcy8 years ago in Unbalanced
