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The American League West Has Been Disappointing in 2026
As the Postseason draws closer, many teams are fighting for playoff berths and/or division titles. In this case, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are in a battle for the American League West crown. It's now a two-team show in this division, and we await to see which one will be the last team standing. I've been hyper fixated on the AL West since May, because it's usually a competitive division. Four of the five teams were engaged in a game of American League West musical chairs, with each becoming division leaders for a period of time. The other reason is because my team, the Rangers, are in that same division as the Astros. Let's learn a bit more about the American League West and I'll share my thoughts about each team.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about 23 hours ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 1 Recap: Southern Fried Mediocrity
There is always something extra special about that first Sunday of the NFL season. Yes, the season started with a Wednesday opener and a Thursday international game (check out the recap of both games here ), but to football fans, the real start of the season is that first Sunday--the first of 18 in the regular season. Every one of the NFL's eight divisions will set the pace, but let's talk about the pace the NFC South is on, shall we?
By Clyde E. Dawkinsa day ago in Unbalanced
MLB Pennant Race 2026: Oh, Ho, Ho, It's Magic Numbers!
While the NFL celebrated the very first Sunday of the season, MLB's action brought the season down to the final two weeks. Now, it gets serious. Time starts to really run out for teams. For some, it's already over. For others, it's close to being over. On the positive side, teams are closing in on officially becoming October bound, whether it's as a Wild Card or as Division Champions.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 days ago in Unbalanced
Finally, He Held: How Alexander Zverev Won the 2026 US Open and Rewrote the 90s Generation
Finally, he held: Zverev wins the 2026 US Open and claims two majors in a year A late win for the 90s generation The night wind over Arthur Ashe Stadium has never been gentle. It has carried the old applause for Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, and the newer noise for Sinner and Alcaraz. In 2026, it carried something else: the sound of Alexander Zverev finally closing a door that had been swinging open for years. He beat Ben Shelton in the US Open final. Two majors in one season. The man who had been called soft, fragile, a talent who could not close, had closed.
By Jin4 days ago in Unbalanced
The Real Reason Chinese Restaurants Make Their Money on Drinks, Not Food
Market behavior from menus, dinner tables, and pricing power At ten p.m., smoke still hangs over the barbecue stall. Two cold dishes and a bowl of boiled fish sit on the table. Under it, empty bottles form a wall. The owner watches from the cash register. The beers paid for the table. They cost a few yuan and sold for a dozen. The fish and cucumber did not.
By Jin4 days ago in Unbalanced
The Third Throw That Never Came: Yan Ziyi’s First Loss of the Season
The runway in Budapest was the same one where Kitaguchi Haruka had won the world championship three years earlier. Tonight she stood on it again. The grip tape on her javelin had been changed, but the feel was still there.
By Jin4 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Boys Soccer is Shaping Up
Please see tip, pledge or subscribe buttons below or my Venmo is @Rich-Monetti Last season the Somers boys soccer team qualified for the sectionals. Unfortunately, the Tuskers made a quick round one exit, but more than the unpleasant memory has lingered.
By Rich Monetti5 days ago in Unbalanced
CFL Week 14 Recap: The Real Labour Begins
I've watched the Canadian Football League since 2013, and I quickly learned that year that the most prestigious week of the season is Labour Day Weekend. Labour Day was once an important day in all of pro football, because I'm old enough to remember when Labor Day Weekend served as the beginning of the NFL season, with the actual Labor Day holiday serving as the first Monday Night Football game of the season. Of course, now, the NFL season starts after the weekend, but Labour Day Weekend still holds importance in the CFL.
By Clyde E. Dawkins5 days ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 1 Opening Games Recap: The Dingoes Ate Your Superteam
The yearly lull is over. Welcome back, NFL! There are many reasons why we are always so happy when the NFL returns. For one, the NFL having the shortest season means they have the longest offseason. Seven months between the moment the Lombardi Trophy is awarded and the first kickoff of the season. Granted, the NBA and NHL, as well as early MLB, help fill that void, but once Larry and Stanley are awarded in June, that just leaves baseball... for three months. Some of us do include the CFL as part of our repertoire, with our neighbors to the north giving us a great taste before the NFL gets started.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 days ago in Unbalanced
