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I'm Not Saying Jon Gray Isn't Noah Syndergaard...
The Colorado Rockies have had a remarkable season, posting a 84-73 record en route to, according to PECOTA and FanGraphs projections, about a 70% chance of making the playoffs this fall. This is the most success the Rockies have had since 2009, with six miserable seasons sandwiched in the middle. What makes their success this year so interesting is that they have largely been without their ace pitcher, Jon Gray.
Matt MocarskyPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedTop Ten Ultimate Comebacks in NHL History
Freshly zambonied ice. A highly anticipated fight between two rivals. The blinding glint of the Stanley Cup under the lights of the rink. Hockey can be heart pumpingly, down the rest of your beer, storm-the-ice exhilarating.
Eric GreenPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedWinners and Losers from the August 31 Trade Deadline
The waiver wire trade deadline passed three weeks ago, and while the playoffs are a handle full of games away, I think there are clear winners and losers as we head down the stretch.
Bennett BrauerPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedBall in the Family: The Making of a Leader
In episode five, "The Making of a Leader," of Ball in the Family, we get to see how LaMelo is still just a high school kid that loves to play NBA 2K. LiAngelo has been at UCLA for a period of time now and doesn't get to spend as much time with his family, and has no idea how to hold a conversation with his girlfriend. Lonzo doesn't have any air time this week, while LaVar and Tina get just the right amount of screenplay.
Stone StrankmanPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedHere's Our Ish Mr. Commish: What We Really Need from Roger Goodell
“Judge, jury, and executioner” is a popular phrase, but what does it mean? For most it means that the person responsible for determining guilt or innocence is more than likely or will more than likely determine someone's fate for committing in any given act. There are many examples of this phenomena, from kings and queens to dictators, and then the most heinous of them all… National Football League Commissioner, Roger Goodell.
Kenneth WilsonPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedTrump Doesn't 'Stand' for America
Today, Donald Trump finds himself opposed to not one, not two, but three major sports organizations. Players in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, have all come out to speak against Donald Trump. Specifically, towards Trump's comments about players protesting the national anthem and players refusing to visit the White House after winning a championship.
Brandon DanielPublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced#TakeAKnee... The World of Sports Strikes Back
As we are probably all aware by now, last Friday President Donald Trump gave a speech in the state of Alabama. From “little rocket man,” to the president chastising the media for accusations of “hounding the first lady over her shoes,” this speech included many tidbits and factoids, the majority of which we already heard throughout his animated run to the presidency. The unheard notions spewed weren’t that unfamiliar either as he touted his victories throughout the election, and other scenarios that were of course centered around making him look like a rockstar. He spoke of the “wall,” which is inevitably going to happen based on our president's rhetoric, but he also said some other things.
Kenneth WilsonPublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced2018 NBA Rookie of the Year Prediction
Unlike last year's Rookie of the Year race, this year's class of rookies are set to make the voters struggle mightily over who they vote for. With Joel Embiid only playing 31 games, his dominant campaign went unrewarded, and from there it became a coin flip between Malcolm Brogdon and Dario Saric. Brogdon took home the hardware in what was one of the least compelling Rookie of the Year seasons of all time. This season's race is destined to be the exact opposite of last year's, so with that let's dive into my top five candidates for the award.
Jason DandyPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedHoodie Melo Gets His Wish and Moves to OKC
Today the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sam Presti steal away another superstar to add to the Triple-Double King's team. This summer, Presti was able to snag Paul George away from the for sure Boston Celtics trade for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. 30 cents on the dollar, sure, but he was also able to add Carmelo Anthony for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and the Bulls 2018 second-round pick.
Stone StrankmanPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedHow Will the New OKC Big Three Work Together?
The Oklahoma City Thunder NBA franchise is on a swift and deliberate rebuilding campaign after a full season without their former All-Star forward Kevin Durant.
Victor TrammellPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedThree Truths About the Doug Collins Hiring
On Tuesday, former Chicago Bulls head coach Doug Collins returned to the team as a "senior adviser" which left a lot of people confused.
Myles StedmanPublished 7 years ago in UnbalancedTop 10 Televised Moments in Football
The National Football League has been the source of smiles, tears, excitement, and the occasional mix of all three for hopeful fans everywhere.
Eric GreenPublished 7 years ago in Unbalanced