Al Stover
I am a reporter at a weekly newspaper in Ritzville Washington. When I'm not running around the office, I play video games, write fantasy fiction and listening to podcasts.
Joshua-Ruiz Is Not the Fight We Want, but Probably What We Deserve
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will make his United States boxing debut after all. Reports confirmed that Joshua will defend his WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against Andy Ruiz Jr. on June 1 at Madison Square Garden.
Al StoverPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced
Dear Sports Fans: Keep It Civil
One thing I love about covering sports is that I get to move around the field, or in some cases, the court, and snap photos of the action. On some occasions, I even get to interact with fans.
Al StoverPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced
How I Met Lady Kara of House Tully
Game of Thrones is one of those shows that has encapsulated folks across the world, from all walks of life. I got into the show a season or two into its run, and some of my friends shortly after. I’ve had friends tell me their reactions to various scenes, like my friend Ser Brandon who threatened to quit the show after the Red Wedding. Other friends didn’t care for it and have stated their reasons for not watching and wear it like a badge of honor—like Bry, who said he refrained from the program because of his religious beliefs, much to the annoyance of Ser Brandon and myself.
Combat Sports Night at a Bar Can Be Fun
After a long day of the district softball tournament, I went to Wild Rivers Bar and Grill in East Wenatchee for a couple of cold ones and dinner to end the day. As I arrived, I noticed a few of the television screens showing the Emanuel Navarrete-Isaac Dogboe rematch, which was the co-feature bout to the Miguel Berchelt and Francisco Vargas title fight.
Al StoverPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced
Surviving Siege of Shadowdale
In an effort to save money while playing video games, I have been downloading free, fan made modules for Neverwinter Nights Enchanted Edition from the Neverwinter Vault. The website is a great resource for NWNEE players to find new adventures, texture packs and other elements to add to their game.
Welcome to Bellator, Josh Barnett
Bellator MMA added another UFC champion to their ranks – this time former heavyweight titleholder Josh Barnett. In what was not an April Fools prank, Barnett signed his Bellator contract during the April 1 edition of the “Ariel Helwani Show.”
Al StoverPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced
Alvarez, Johnson Will Have to Earn ONE Championship Main Event Status
Hardcore mixed martial arts fans kept their eyes on ONE Championships as former UFC champions Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson and Eddie Alvarez made their promotional debut on March 31.
Al StoverPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced
'I Survived Ritzville, I Can Survive This'
Note: This post contains mentions of suicidal behavior, imposter syndrome and other potential triggers. I recently celebrated my 34th birthday. It wasn’t the most exciting in terms of past birthdays, but it was fine with me. A few beers with my coworker, playing video games and catching up on some anime and podcasts.
