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We All Secretly Love LaVar Ball
Admit it. You love LaVar Ball. The NBA would be a less interesting place without him. I’ve known for quite a while now. It started when I thought to myself, “Why do I hate this guy so much?”
Myles StedmanPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedNHL's Biggest Winners in Week One
I have a hard time stifling my excitement when it comes to hockey. If you're anything like me, the anticipation was almost too much to bear as the calendar finally reached October and hockey fans everywhere were treated to a superb opening week of NHL action. As we ramp up the action this season, let's take a look at the teams and players who are off to the best starts early on.
Kyle VandenbergPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedLet's Revisit Eminem's Anti-Trump BET Cypher
Before the BET Hip Hop awards last week, Eminem or Slim Shady (no longer brain dead like Jim Brady) or Marshall Mathers or God or the second coming of Christ, or whatever you want to call him, delivered an anti-Trump cypher that shook the internet to its core.
Zach CroninPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedPythagorean Yardage: A New Way to Evaluate CFB Teams
You’ve probably seen ESPN NY radio host Don La Greca’s rant against the use of the Pythagorean theorem in football. If you haven’t, you can watch it here. It’s highly amusing, especially considering that no one uses the Pythagorean theorem in football — most football players today learned it back in middle school (or at their senior year at UNC), and have never used it since. What La Greca might be trying to rant about is Pythagorean expectation: a formula used to predict a team’s win percentage based on point differentials. La Greca’s rant got me thinking — could we use Pythagorean expectation in football? And how can we apply it?
John EdwardsPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedMarvel Drops Second Trailer For 'Black Panther'
Marvel Studios surprised fans with the release of the official trailer for Black Panther. The Ryan Coogler-directed film is set to hit theaters February 9, yet fans were granted a taste of the epic battle between the Wakanda King T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and the potential usurper to the Wakandan throne Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan).
Justin RichardsPublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced- Top Story - October 2017
Don't Expect a Big Year out of Ben Simmons
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the best young cores in the NBA. Led by Joel Embiid, the Sixers have aspirations of becoming one of the best teams in the league once LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors fall off the mountain top.
Michael DePriscoPublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced - Top Story - October 2017
Jesper Bratt: The Devils Rookie You Didn't See Coming
It's definitely a new era in New Jersey. A complete roster overhaul, paired with an influx of young rookies, arena upgrades, and those terrible new jerseys have made it clear to us that the New Jersey Devils are indeed new again.
Kyle VandenbergPublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced - Top Story - October 2017
Dusty Baker: Forever Cursed
The Nationals lost one of the most gut-wrenching games in recent playoff history (or at least it must feel that way). In what was becoming something to celebrate after another miraculous Michael A. Taylor homer was gutted by seeing Max Scherzer get beat by bloop singles. What was built up in that eighth inning rally was ripped away by Jose Lobaton getting his cleat awkwardly caught in first base leaving millimeters of space.
Owen McGrattanPublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced How Sport Can Help a Country's Economy
What is sport? Is it just a bunch of games you play with your friends in the park, your weekend football or basketball match or is it the easiest solution for the economy? With the UK having 24% of men and 26% of women considered obese, it seems logical that the government has accepted sport funding with open arms.
Danny MardlinPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedHome Is Where the Heart Is, and Isaiah Thomas Is Still Searching
Home and family are two of the most important factors in identity. They are two of the most important facets in life. In the space of five months, Isaiah Thomas lost both.
Myles StedmanPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedTinkering with the Yankees' ALCS Roster
After an impressive win in the American League Division Series against the Indians, Joe Girardi is a good manager again! Like many baseball fans were last Friday after Game 2, we will be playing “manager” as the Yankees set themselves up for the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. There are a quite a few things to consider, but before we do, let’s have New York’s ALDS roster on hand for reference:
Matt MocarskyPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedPlease Don't Panic, Browns
It’s Week 6 in the 2017 NFL season and we’re already discussing the possibility of the Cleveland Browns, once again, obtaining the first overall pick in next years’ draft.
Kenan GoyettePublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced