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At the Harvey School, Baseball is a Family Affair for the Ortega's
Growing up, Kira Ortega got as many backyard pitches from her father as her twin brother Kirk. They also played baseball on the same teams until the sister opted for softball at age 11. The twins continued their divergence on the diamond at the Harvey School, but when a lack of interest had the school disband the softball team, Kira was left outside the lines. So the senior, three sport athlete did what she has always done. She stepped up to the plate.
Rich MonettiPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedCelebrating Impact(2): Marcus Rashford
It is hardly surprising that someone born on October 31 should be such a shining beacon in his own life. After all, that particular day is full of other famous precedents, including the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, which marked the end of the Cold War, NASA launching its Wind spacecraft on a mission to explore the space environment between the Sun and Earth, and Martin Luther, in 1517, reportedly nailing his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking the Protestant Reformation. Despite being not yet 26 years old, his influence has been seismic, affecting not only the game he plays, football, but British society as well in the impact he's made, challenging the government, no less, to be more caring and empathetic.
Elaine SiheraPublished 8 months ago in Cleats2023 Division Series Preview
It took only two of the three days of the Wild Card Series for this year's Division Series matchups to be set, as all four Wild Card Series ended in sweeps. This is the 29th edition of the League Division Series (LDS), not counting the occurrence that took place in 1981 due to a brief work stoppage. When the LDS was created in 1994, the original matchups pitted the best division winner against the league's lone Wild Card (unless they were in the same division), while the other two division winners faced each other. The LDS officially debuted in 1995 (a strike canceled the rest of the season and postseason in 1994), and stood as the opening round of the postseason until the Wild Card Game was introduced in 2012.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 8 months ago in Unbalanced- Content Warning
A Star Wars Story?
For admirers of the great era of Star Wars, with its analog retro-futuristic technology, cod-Japanese mysticism, and swishy laser swords, The most recent outstanding film with a historical setting in a galaxy far, far away is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story from 2016. It is, at the very least, the final Star Wars film that hasn't caused major rifts in the fandom (even if many of them seem to be right-wing trolls) or damaged entire trilogies.
Hridoy TalukderPublished 8 months ago in Cleats Frank Tusieseina Talks About How Sports Franchises Drive Local Economies
Sports aren't just some games people watch for enjoyment. It is also a considerable business with lots of impact on the world and economy. The sports industry creates new jobs daily and increases the amount of tourism and money they make every single day. Sports create economic growth in communities and bring them back to life, and here, Frank Tusieseiana will show how sports do just that.
Frank TusieseinaPublished 8 months ago in CleatsCFL Week 17 Recap: Pieces Coming Together
I want to apologize for being so late with this; the NFL and especially postseason baseball kept me tied up, but I clearly have been watching and following the CFL as well. The 2023 CFL season is at the home stretch, with Week 17 occurring at the very end of September. Entering that week, three teams have locked in spots in this year's Grey Cup Playoffs: the Toronto Argonauts, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and the BC Lions. During Week 17, two more spots can be clinched, and because of this, I'll start this recap with the Saturday games.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedWhat Went Wrong: Marlins Outmatched by Defending Pennant Winners
The Miami Marlins were not expected to get to this point. After all, they were in a division with a team who was two years removed from winning the World Series, a team who--despite choking away the division lead--had a great regular season and was looking to get back to the postseason, and a team who won the pennant during that previous year. In addition, other teams in the National League were supposed to be in the mix, namely the San Diego Padres, who finished as the runners-up in the National League in 2022.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 8 months ago in UnbalancedLionel Messi: Football's Eternal Maestro
**Lionel Messi: The Maestro of Football** Lionel Messi, often hailed as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has etched his name into the annals of sporting history through his extraordinary talent and unmatched dedication to the beautiful game. From his humble beginnings in Rosario, Argentina, to his record-breaking career at FC Barcelona and his move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Messi's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the magic of football.
DhinakaranPublished 8 months ago in Cleats