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What Went Wrong: Hurricanes Ousted in Five by Defending Champions
The Carolina Hurricanes boasted a loaded lineup that got them first place in the makeshift Central Division this season, and while it was enough to beat the Nashville Predators, it wasn't enough against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Central Division Final. The Hurricanes' 2-0 shutout loss to the defending Stanley Cup Champions on Tuesday ended their season; a five-game loss to the Lightning that saw the Hurricanes suffer three of their losses on home ice. This is their third straight postseason following a drought of nine seasons; 2019 saw them reach the Eastern Conference Final and get swept by the Bruins, and 2020 saw the Hurricanes sweep the Rangers in the Qualifying Round, only to lose to the Bruins in Round 1 in the Toronto bubble.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedNBA Playoff Storylines
For the first time in his career Lebron James has been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. As defending champs the Lakers were supposed to contend for a repeat a little longer than they did. The Lakers being gone does not spell an end to the countless storylines still remaining in the NBA playoff landscapes. Here are 5 worth a look.
Reel VibesPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedWhat Went Wrong: Jets Swept Out of Elite Eight
The North Division was the last to complete the opening round of this year's playoffs, but they were the first to crown a playoff division champion, as the Winnipeg Jets ended up swept by the Montréal Canadiens in the North Division Final. The Jets swept the Edmonton Oilers to advance, but when it came to the Canadiens, the Jets couldn't handle the team who was coming off a comeback series win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. While this is still an improvement over last year, and also exceeded expectations for them in the playoffs, it is still a disappointing end for a strong team.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedAll-Amazing Outdoor Track & Field Honors by Winners Only
Athlete of the Year: Cambrea Sturgis, North Carolina A&T Sprinter of the Year: Cambrea Sturgis, North Carolina A&T Hurdler of the Year: Rayniah Jones, UCF
Winners OnlyPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedHawks making a statement with Game 1 win
Game 1 Hawks: 128 76'ers: 124 Alright, the Hawks are dangerous and anybody that thinks otherwise is a clown. Absolutely nobody thought that we would even make it past the first round, and now we are up 1-0 against the first seed in the conference. Just like the Knicks series, this Hawk team just put on a clinic on the road to open up the series. It really feels good to see them clicking like this and finally getting some notice and credit from the media. There's a lot to talk about here.
Jack SchottPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedOllie Robinson suspended from all international cricket
England and Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from all international cricket pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation following historic tweets he posted in 2012 and 2013. Robinson will not be available for selection for the LV= Insurance second Test against New Zealand starting at Edgbaston on Thursday, June 10. He will now leave the England camp immediately and return to his county.
Student MattersPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedThe All-National Team presented by Track Stars App
As the NCAA Division I national meet approaches next weekend, we present to you the Track Stars App All-National Team for the outdoor season. Last season there was only an indoor collegiate season, so we were not able to do an indoor and outdoor team like we can this year. Thankfully we seem to be moving past the global pandemic that cancelled last year's outdoor festivities. Let's hope we never have to endure anything like that again. Time to move forward and let the celebration of the 2021 outdoor season begin.
Winners OnlyPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced5 Cricketers who disliked their teammates for various reasons
5. Adam Gilchrist & Shane Warne It is unlikely for a guy like Adam Gilchrist to fall into a controversy. He was in fact, the most loved player of his time, particularly due to his sportsmanship. But his relations with Shane Warne were really bad which might come as a surprise to a lot of fans.
Student MattersPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedRahm A Drama Ding Dong devalues Memorial Tournament
Credit to Jon Rahm, on his part he seems to have taken his forced withdrawal from the Memorial Tournament on the chin… but when a man who is leading a championship by six strokes going into the final day is asked to withdraw because of a bogus virus to give credence to the lunacy overwhelming our world at the moment you have to question why sports’ governing bodies are playing along with this nonsense.
Steve HarrisonPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced5 Richest cricketers in 2021
Being a cricketer is not everybody’s piece of cake and this is why we see only a handful of names making it to the big platform in a country where every other boy dreams to represent his nation at one point. However, as the cricketer’s journey progresses, a lot of glamour, fame, wealth and starts pouring in. Every national-level cricketer earns good enough from the game to spend the rest of his life luxuriously.
Student MattersPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedQuiz: How well do you remember World Cup 2011?
It’s 2 April today!!! The day India won the World Cup exactly 10 years ago. For many Indian fans, that day is probably their best ever as a cricket fan. Men in blue chased down the challenging total of 275 runs in the final and became the first team to win World Cup at home. That journey was not easy given it faced good competition from other countries over the course of the tournament.
Student MattersPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced‘ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is Going to UAE’
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani has said that the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 Wrold Cup will be held in the UAE due to the coronavirus situation in India. Last month, BCCI had announced that the remaining season of IPL 2021 will be conducted in UAE due to the monsoon season in India in September-October.
Student MattersPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced