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Why We Need to See Slamball Come Back
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.
Jason SchwartzPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedSomers 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
Rich MonettiPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedWhat 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.
Matthew WilliamsPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedThe Latest Installment
If you are over twenty-five, then you can recall the last real dynasty in the NBA. The 2000-2003 Lakers dominated the league and went on one of the greatest playoff runs in the association's history. A time in the association where hero ball was on its way out and low post dominance still held some sort of significance. Shaquille O’Neal was shouting expletives at his owner during training camp in Hawaii and Kobe had a taper fade. Ah, the good ol’ days. Well, those days are long gone, and there is a new sheriff in town. The Golden State Warriors locked up their third NBA title in four years last Friday night without much resistance from Lebron’s Cleveland side stamping a new era in basketball. The champs sent Lebron packing, likely to a new city, in the form of long range bombs and swagger on their way to solidifying their dynasty. A dynasty that given the probability of new league money and a front office with a hole burning in their pocket that looks to be here for the near future.
Kyle Jordan FergusonPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedUltimate Frisbee? What's that?
The Competition. The Intensity. The Inclusiveness and Diversity. Those are just some of the basic aspects we look for in a sport that we want to play. But at the heart of it all, we just want to have fun. Why not have all of that, and save a few bucks while you're at it? Hear's a look into the intense sport that will cost you and your friends less than 10 bucks to play, but leave insane memories for a lifetime.
Maxwell MockPublished 6 years ago in Unbalanced8-7 Overtime Victory for Fox Lane Lacrosse Ends Yorktown’s 53-Game Winning Streak
Fox Lane lost a two goal second half lead to the Lacrosse Dynasty in Yorktown on Saturday afternoon. The leveling off must have had Fox Lane and their faithful feeling their hearts in their stomachs as the 47th minute came to a close at Yorktown High School. But Fox Lane Coach Chris Coughlin had his ticker in a much more secure place as the waning moments seemed to spell doom on a valiant effort against the Section One powerhouse.
Rich MonettiPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedBest Football Gloves to Try Right Now
I'm seeing someone who's turned my whole world upside down. And right side up! Her name is Chica Reyass. Her ability to recall the best motivational soccer quotes to remember before a game has inspired me to up my fitness game. I've been working out regularly at the gym in addition to all the games of catch I play with my high school aged son Jarret.
Devon ThomasPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedShould Kawhi Leonard Go to the Lakers?
It appears that the Kawhi Leonard and Spurs saga may be coming to an end. Sources have told ESPN that Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio.
Davion MoorePublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedBest Football Gear for Linebackers in 2018
Whether you are an inside or outside linebacker on your school's JV team or watching some of the best NFL defenses, the important role a linebacker plays on defense requires just as much attention in the game as is does to prepare for the first and last hike. The equipment a linebacker chooses is critical for not only player safety, but comfortability as the position requires swiftness, versatility, and freedom to lay down a game-winning hard hit on the football field at all times.
Jake PinePublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedThe NBA Needs Queer Players
For a heterosexual NBA player currently in the league, it can almost be guaranteed that they feel absolutely no pressure being open about who they love, because who and how they love is considered "normal." The only real issue a heterosexual athlete having relationship-wise unless they are being unfaithful, secretly in love with someone of their own family, or legal issues. I hope for none of these things, but people are people and you never know what you’re going to get.
Nova RPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedBest Footballs to Practice With
My son Jarret doesn't talk to me enough, so I want to have a good old fashioned father/son catch with him. My hope is that he'll forget to be guarded when throwing the old pigskin around and actually open up to me. Plus, if he learns how to catch better, he'll be among the first picked in gym. That's why there's so much at stake for me when I'm looking at the best footballs to practice with.
Devon ThomasPublished 6 years ago in UnbalancedThe Pro Fighter Who Appeared on 'Jeremy Kyle'
Accidentally I was watching Jeremy Kyle one day having my coffee and a piece of toast. I do sympathise with some of their guests as I feel they are exploited. Even the victims are paraded on TV and have their lives analysed in a mere 20 minutes. After a metaphorical sentence by 'Jezza' they are then carted off to be judged by Joe public or rehabilitated by his aftercare team. It's madness and probably has some long-winded political agenda behind it which I won't get into. On this particular morning, a girl called Kayleigh was having trouble with her man James who was said to be a serial cheat. After giving Jeremy Kyle the details, her man walked on as brazen as most guests are on the show. A really big bloke with a neck that looks the guy can take a good sock from an opponent. I'm a bit of a boxing anorak. I do watch too much fighting; whether it be mixed martial arts or the sweet science. There was something really familiar about this guy although at this point he was cussing his girlfriend, stating "you try living with that."
Roy JonesPublished 6 years ago in Unbalanced