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The Refs and the NBA Obviously Conspired on Behalf of Wembanyama so Why Has the Media let the Flagrant Dishonesty Drop
Photo by : ajay_suresh It doesn’t matter what sport or whether the game takes place during the regular season, playoff or the finals, fans always think the refs and the league are against them. This especially when your team loses. So as a Knick fan why am I complaining? Easy, because there’s been a lot left unsaid, and that’s the real issue.
By Rich Monetti3 months ago in Unbalanced
Crazy Summer: When the 76ers Went All‑In, the Thunder Did the Math, and the NBA Forgot How to Be Normal
This offseason, the NBA has downed a collective stimulant. Shams Charania’s bombshells, the 76ers’ all‑in gamble, the Thunder’s cold arithmetic, and CCTV5’s unexpected cameo have collided to expose three fault lines: the league’s power structure, its media ecosystem, and its fan culture.
By Jin3 months ago in Unbalanced
Why LeBron Walked Away From $98 Million
On July 26, 2026, LeBron James posted a short statement on his social media accounts. No live broadcast, no front-office leaks — just a few paragraphs and one bottom line: he was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Two years, $8 million total, with a player option on the second.
By Jin3 months ago in Unbalanced
He Gave Up $49 Million Just to Sit at the Cool Kids’ Table
Late one night in July 2026, Shams Charania hit send. An hour later, the tweet had been retweeted 200,000 times. Comments were exploding. Livestreams were screaming. Basketball editors who had stayed up for the news bolted upright from their chairs, grabbing their phones to make sure they hadn’t misread the number.
By Jin3 months ago in Unbalanced
Who's Hot and Who's Not in Sports: Chicago
Of course, when I started this series, the logical route was to start with the three biggest markets in the country. First was Southern California , mainly Los Angeles (the "City of Angels"). I started with that because it's my neck of the proverbial woods. Next, New York/New Jersey, mainly New York City (the "Big Apple). So it makes sense that this third installment in the series centers on the "Windy City," Chicago.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 months ago in Unbalanced
Caitlin Clark: The Political Pawn the WNBA Wasn’t Ready For — And the Real Cost of Her Success
You know, I really feel sorry for Caitlin Clark. I’ve never met her and probably never will. I have a rookie card I’d love her to sign someday, but this isn’t about trading cards or jerseys. It’s not an obsession.
By Mark Elliott 3 months ago in Unbalanced
The One NBA City 35.8% of Players Refuse to Call Home — And It’s Not Who You Think
NBA player movement is no longer dictated solely by front‑office transactions. Since the rise of the “player empowerment” era, stars have gained more leverage over their destinations than ever before. While fans obsess over championship rings and max contracts, players keep an unspoken private list: the cities they absolutely do not want to be traded to.
By Jin3 months ago in Unbalanced
Caitlin Clark and the Cost of Breaking Barriers
All Caitlin Clark ever wanted to do was play basketball. She could have stuck with soccer — she was a standout freshman on Dowling Catholic’s varsity team, scoring 23 goals and earning all-state honors. She also excelled in softball, volleyball, tennis, and golf. But basketball was different. It was her dream from the beginning. She started playing seriously at age 5 and told family and coaches she wanted to be in the WNBA as early as elementary school.
By Mark Elliott 4 months ago in Unbalanced
Top Somers Quotes for 2025/2026
Scroll to end for Top 100 for 2025/2026 Somers girls lacrosse versus John Jay - Shea Mullins With an epic comeback in their sights, Shea Mullins saw destiny on the break. “I was thinking, it’s my time,” said the Tusker. And the clock struck sudden death when Mullins’ shot hit home.
By Rich Monetti4 months ago in Unbalanced
Who's Hot and Who's Not in Sports: New York/New Jersey
When I started this series on sports regions, I had to start with SoCal, because, well, that's my neck of the woods. Plus it made sense to start with one of the largest sports areas in North America. When you think Western sports, you automatically think SoCal (mainly Los Angeles). When it comes to the East, New York is the nucleus, whether some like it or not. The facts are there. At least 8.5 million people in NYC, the most populous city in the US, as well as the largest metropolitan sports market in North America. In addition, the area has not one, not two, but actually four of the most popular arenas/stadiums in the continent.
By Clyde E. Dawkins4 months ago in Unbalanced
In the Spotlight: Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Sports Teams
As someone who grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, winning is everything. Us sports fans don't care about our favorite teams making it to the playoffs. We do care, but anything less than a championship is considered a failure. Yes, we have very high expectations for our teams. This logic is also true for high school sports teams. Especially Friday night football. Attending these was like being at church and we do take them very seriously. I'm still waiting for the Dallas Cowboys to win their first Super Bowl in 30 something years. In this story, I'll be highlighting some of the teams from the area and how well they've performed over the years. The teams of focus for this story are the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, FC Dallas, Dallas Mavericks, and Frisco RoughRiders.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 months ago in Unbalanced
