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Best Football Training Equipment
No matter your position on the football field, finding the best football training equipment is essential to any athlete's success come game day. From speed training to agility drills, the selection of training gear is vital to getting all parts of your body ready. The training gear and training aids all athletes need to prepare their bodies for live action varies and all serve different purposes.
By George Herman6 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Sports Podcasts of 2018
Podcasts have been blessing our ears for years. Instead of listening to talk radio and top 40 hits on our morning commute, we have the option to tune into our favorite broadcasters and experts throughout any genre – sports, comedy, mystery, storytelling, etc. You can stream or download various podcasts at home on your computer or anywhere on your phone via iTunes, Tunein and even Spotify.
By Salvador Lorenz6 years ago in Unbalanced
The NBA Offseason and What's Going Down
The NBA The greatest player of our generation has a big decision to make this Summer. After the Cavaliers's rather disappointing loss to the Warriors in the Finals, LeBron James is possibly looking for another uniform to suit up in next season as he enters Free Agency on July 1st. Heavy recruitment has come from the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Houston Rockets. Rumor has it L.A is a favored choice, and as a side note, LeBron has recently built a new, very expensive home in L.A. This could mean something; it could not. Another factor in this movement could be the expressed wants of Kawhi Leonard to be moved to L.A from San Antonio, and rumors of OKC Thunder forward Paul George eyeing L.A. as a destination.
By Kolby Gourley6 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Baseball & Softball Bags
The best baseball & softball bags come in all sizes and colors, but they share a few things in common. We selected them based on a few categories, such as functionality, durability, and aesthetics. Whether you're shopping for a softball bag for your daughter's practices or need something to transport your college gear, we've listed the best bags for every person.
By James Porterson6 years ago in Unbalanced
Byram Hills Baseball Takes Section One Title in 4-3 Thriller Versus Rye
After Byram Hills went 1, 2, 3 in the first inning of yesterday’s Section One, Class A Final at Provident Bank Park, Bobcat starter Frank Vesuvio came out blazing fastballs against first seeded Rye. But he found himself behind 3-1 in the count to leadoff hitter and starting pitcher Tim DeGraw. The advantage had DeGraw teeing off on Vesuvio’s heater, which found the gap in left-center for a double.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
This Year's Basketball Shoes
NBA stars all around the league have come out with their own shoe lines, signing with varied brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Jordan, and Adidas. Nike has big stars lined up with them, including: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Paul George. The biggest Under Armour name in the game is 2- time MVP, 3-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry. Jordan, who's biggest success in shoes was obviously Michael Jordan, roped in the beast of Russel Westbrook to produce his first shoe and amazing Rockets guard Chris Paul. Adidas was able to sign Portland Point Guard Damian Lillard and Houston Rockets Guard James Harden. LaVar Ball and his sons spearheaded the BBB shoe takeoff, and DeMar DeRozan dropped a special look in the playoffs.
By Kolby Gourley6 years ago in Unbalanced
The Stephanie Crispinelli Softball Tournament Continues With a Purpose
On Sunday afternoon, Reis Park in Somers again played host to the Stephanie Crispinelli Softball Tournament and Fundraiser. Initiated seven years ago, the tournament remembers the 19-year-old’s tragic death in the Haiti earthquake and celebrates her efforts to bring education to developing countries in the Caribbean. At the same time, the annual event defies the logic in which others move on and leave the family to carry the pain and the cause by themselves, according to Nicole Crispinelli.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
The BIG3 League Returns
The NBA season ended about two weeks ago. The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 4-0. The Warriors swept the Cavaliers in what was arguably an unexpected turnout. Regardless of who won, I didn't expect nor did I want a sweep. As a fan, I didn't want the season to be over so quickly. I wanted a 6 or 7 game series. But it didn't work it.
By Davion Moore6 years ago in Unbalanced
WWE RECENT NEWS: Tribute to "The Man They Call Vader"
First and foremost, I want to take some time to write about a tragic loss that affected the entire WWE Universe, the WWE Staff, and anyone who had the pleasure of working with such a great man. Leon White, also known as Vader, passed away Monday evening at the age of 63. This one really hurt to see, as they all are. Vader was a huge part of my childhood, and my first real interest in the art of professional wrestling. I remember vividly being legitimately scared of this big man from the Rocky Mountains. I fondly think of the many matches and the feud with Sting he had. I used to wake up at 5:30 am, maybe even earlier, just to watch the WCW Power-Hour. That was the only WCW show I knew of at the time. Later on I saw him enter the WWF, and I had the pleasure of seeing him live a couple of times. Man, as an eight-year-old kid, he was a monster. His in-ring abilities were second to none, for a man of his mammoth size. I am so grateful that I got to see this artist perform live and in person. Vader was always a big star to me because he was a pioneer for the "big guy" wrestlers. Moonsaults from a man that size defy logic. Thank you Leon White for taking the WWE (WWF) universe to a place of sheer amazement. Every story needed a good bad guy, a good heel. Back then in the simple world of good guy wrestlers and bad guy wrestlers, you were the baddest. I will always remember what you brought to my childhood and professional wrestling. Thank you for always reminding us what time it is. Vader-time!! Rest in Peace Leon White. My hat's off to you sir on a job well done and a life well lived.
By Naz Kadri6 years ago in Unbalanced
Why We Need to See Slamball Come Back. Top Story - June 2018.
I'm probably in the minority as someone who was an avid Slamball viewer. Most people who have heard of Slamball think of it as only basketball with a trampoline, but it's much more than that. Slamball emphasizes speed, precision, and power into one insanely entertaining 20-minute event. While the sport couldn't capitalize on its initial popularity in the early 2000s, it would thrive if it was brought back today.
By Jason Schwartz6 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Red Storm Does the Little Things En Route to Undefeated Season
When compiling a 15-0 record in which your team outscores opponents 263-43, paring the unavoidable bloop with a multitude of blasts must be the general mindset. But en route to this undefeated onslaught, the coaches of the Somers Red Storm WPBA Little League team drills an understanding that baseball success largely hinges on maximizing the minutia
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
What Makes a GOAT?
It’s June 19 and LeBron is almost certainly going to be wearing a different colored uniform next season. The man is 33-years-old and is no longer playing for league dominance—he’s achieved that multiple times, from his pure athletic superiority during his first Cavs run, to the fear the Heat spread across the league, to his transcendence into a basketball savant in his most recent stint in Cleveland. LeBron no longer has anything to prove. He’s shown that he is the best player in the present day NBA landscape. He’s shown that he is clutch, ending that myth when he beat a 73 win Warrior team with one of the greatest blocks of all time. He’s shown he’s a winner, clinching two rings in Miami and then a coveted third in Cleveland. He’s no longer in the arena with the likes of Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, or James Harden. Now he is battling with something that may be impossible to defeat—the ghost of Michael Jordan.
By Matthew Williams6 years ago in Unbalanced