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John Jay Steps up with 15-7 Win over Minisink Valley
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below On Friday May 3, John Jay had a few different looks when they took on Minisink Valley at Contest Field. Jojo Degl was out due to injury and simply had Coach Jess McDonough staying on point. “We can’t control when somebody gets hurt. We can only control how we respond,” she said. And then it was just a matter of how well the message sunk in.
Rich MonettiPublished about 11 hours ago in UnbalancedPWHL Finals Game Three: One Win Away
The first-ever PWHL Finals switched scenes to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, the exact home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Two games would be played at the arena, and that was guaranteed due to Minnesota's 3-0 win over Boston in Game Two of the Finals. The win evened things up at 1-1, turning the Finals into a best-of-three affair.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished about 23 hours ago in UnbalancedStrong Minnesota Timberwolves Links Proving To Be Too Much
The Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves down against a good Dallas Mavericks team. We have seen comebacks in the NBA playoffs before, but this would be something unbelievable if they were to pull it off. Not only do they have to play the next two games in Texas, but their opponents haven't even been playing particularly well so far in this series.
Curious Sports PulsePublished a day ago in UnbalancedChicago Bears QB: Pivotal Comparison Looms Over Franchise
There are NFL teams looking to desperately find success. The Chicago Bears QB situation is consistently mocked and ridiculed. Regardless, when someone new is in the building, the organization and fans believe in the hope that the latest newcomer proves to be the exception. Finding a quarterback is hard, and a lot needs to go right in order for anyone to find success.
Curious Sports PulsePublished a day ago in UnbalancedCan Real Madrid Claim EuroLeague Title in Veteran's Farewell?
The EuroLeague final four was a thriller. Real Madrid aced Olympiacos with an 87-76 win, and Panathinaikos won 73-57 against Fenerbahce. Real Madrid will be playing against Panathinaikos in the finals scheduled for May 26, 2024.
Curious Sports PulsePublished a day ago in UnbalancedThe Dozen
Here we are on day two of the East Regional in Lexington, Kentucky. If you don't know how it goes, we started with 48 regional qualifiers in each event. On day one most of the events were paired down to 24 competitors. The field events such as the hammer throw, javelin, pole vault, long jump and shot put all went down to the top 12 that have advanced to the NCAA Championships. The only running event that did the same on Thursday, May 23 was the 10,000 meters.
Winners OnlyPublished a day ago in UnbalancedThe Supreme Yasmeen
When spectators saw the 48 women who took the track to compete in the 400-meter hurdles at the East First Round regional meet began their race, many of them may had not heard of Yasmeen Tinsley of Monmouth.
Winners OnlyPublished 2 days ago in UnbalancedWrestling: rule change favors offensive wrestling ... better for the sport?
High school wrestling is about to get more exciting. Starting with the 2024-2025 season, two major rule changes will come into effect: takedowns will now be worth 3 points instead of 2, and a nearfall, which used to be worth 3 points, will now score 4 points. These changes aim to make the sport more thrilling, encourage offensive wrestling, and hopefully attract more fans and participants.
Garv SenPublished 2 days ago in UnbalancedHansi Flick at Barcelona: The Dawn of a New Era
Barcelona, a club with history and a legacy of success, has appointed Hansi Flick as their new coach. This ushers in a new era for the club. The question is: can he achieve the same as he did at Bayern Munich? Will he change the possession brand of football, or will he continue with what has been there? All these questions and more will be answered soon enough; time will tell.
Curious Sports PulsePublished 2 days ago in UnbalancedHarry Kane's Potential Return to England in the Works
Rumors are going around that Harry Kane, the clinical finisher of Bayern Munich, might be favoring a move back to the English Premier League. We will not see this move happen until 2025. The speculation continues, saying that the forward might leave Germany as early as the 2025 winter transfer window.
Curious Sports PulsePublished 3 days ago in UnbalancedThe Journey of the IPL: A Phenomenon in Modern Cricket
Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized the world of cricket, blending high-octane sports action with glitz and glamour. The brainchild of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the IPL has become a global sporting spectacle, attracting top talent and massive viewership from around the world. The idea of the IPL was conceived in response to the growing popularity of Twenty20 (T20) cricket. Lalit Modi, then Vice-President of the BCCI, spearheaded the initiative, drawing inspiration from the Premier League football model. The first IPL auction in February 2008 was a grand event, with franchise owners bidding for top cricketers from around the world. The league started with eight teams representing various Indian cities: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Deccan Chargers.
Ritesh AgarwalPublished 3 days ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Powers through League Meet at Brewster
Please see subscribe, pledge and tip buttons below On Wednesday May 1, Brewster High School hosted the second day of the league meet and Helena Schembri didn’t hold back her weariness after taking second in the 800 meter. “My legs at the end were like Jello,” said the sophomore. But the just desserts definitely belonged to the John Jay multi-talent.
Rich MonettiPublished 3 days ago in Unbalanced