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What Went Wrong: You Have to Score More Than ONE RUN a Game, Brewers
"Built for Fall," it says. Built to fall is more like it. In past stories, I've mentioned the concept of "fool ya teams." It's a phrase my dad made up for teams who look good, look like they'll go all the way, are pushed up as big favorite, but they fizzle when it counts. The original Brooklyn Dodgers spent decades as MLB's original "fool ya team" until they finally won the big one in 1955. In recent years, that torched has been passed, though it can be said that the Cleveland Guardians have fooled people for many years now.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Falls 5-0 to White Plains
Photos are at end of the article On Thursday September 18, Somers hosted White Plains at the high school, and with two minutes left in the first half, the goal tally was still stuck at number zero. The offensive time of possession was completely another matter and foretold the one sided outcome for the visitors.
By Rich Monetti6 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Settles for a Tie versus Panas
See Photos at the end of the article Somers traveled to Panas on Monday September 29, and with six matches down, the teams were deadlocked. Three matches a piece, the outcome fell on the doubles team of Isabella Miele and Lacy Sanders “If they win, we win,” said singles player Eve Clark, and a loss meant the reverse. But it turned out there was a third option.
By Rich Monetti6 months ago in Unbalanced
10 Ways To Improve Basketball IQ and Become a Smarter Player
Reflecting on my basketball journey, I’ve learned that honing my skills, like dribbling and mastering moves, is key. These efforts have significantly boosted my performance and decision-making on the court.
By Hooper Fiko6 months ago in Unbalanced
AEW WrestleDream 2025 Predictions
AEW's third annual WrestleDream PPV will take place this Saturday in St. Louis, Missouri. It's already a stacked card with an I Quit match; plus newly crowned Women's Champion Kris Statlander will have her first title defense.
By Carol Cassada6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Where's Henry Rowengartner When You Need Him?
Remember when it looked like the Chicago Cubs would run away with the National League Central this year? It definitely looked like the Cubs would take the Central after a couple of seasons of being out of postseason contention in the final weekend. The Cubs started falling off during the late summer months, allowing the Milwaukee Brewers to return to their routine position of leading and eventually winning the NL Central. At least the Cubs did get something this time. The Cubs did get in as one of the National League's three Wild Cards; in fact, they finished as the best of the three Wild Cards, meaning that they had the Wild Card Series at home.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Back on Track after 30-3 Victory Over Yorktown
See Photos at end of article - varsity, jv, cheerleading and crowd shots After starting the season with two losses, Somers got back in their division versus Yorktown and was definitely seeking a return to normalcy. But when the home team drove their lunch pail down the field for a 3-0 lead, a lingering doubt quieted the crowd. The sideline was another matter.
By Rich Monetti6 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Plays to Exciting 2-2 Tie Versus North Salem
See Photos at end On Tuesday September 17, Somers hosted North Salem and coming across town as the defending state champs obviously added some juice to the rivalry. Physical on both sides, said Coach Rob Carreira, “I think a little bit of emotion from the game got to us at points.” But the end result proved the boys kept an overall even keel.
By Rich Monetti6 months ago in Unbalanced
Breaking through barriers
It's World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend, the IIHF’s annual festival of the grassroots female game. Over the next few days, I’ll be helping put together coverage at IIHF.com. But before now, I wanted to look back to 2019 when I took my daughter, just past her third birthday, along to a local event for the first time.
By Andy Potts6 months ago in Unbalanced
Carl Greene Hometown Hero inks Professional Arena Contract with Blue Devils
Rhode Island’s own Carl Greene from East Greenwich has officially taken the next step in his football journey, signing a professional arena football contract with the Blue Devils, based in Syracuse, New York. The signing marks a full-circle moment for the Hendricken Alum and East Greenwich native, who finished at Umass Dartmouth. Carl is now returning to upstate New York—just 20 minutes north of where he once suited up for Cortland State, one of Division III’s football powerhouses. 7 hours away from East Greenwich. Bishop hendricken continues to be a football powerhouse in Rhode Island.
By WPR12 Sports6 months ago in Unbalanced
Put Some Respect on His Name
Forgive the lateness of this recap; so much goodness happened in the world of sports. It's typical of the month of October; the most chaotic month in the sports calendar. Hockey's in the early stages, the NFL is closing in on midseason form, baseball's on the verge of crowning a champion, the CFL is on the home stretch, and the NBA is coming. There's also the Sports Equinox, that one day of the year when the four main leagues all play at once, but that's later in the month.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
My Top 10 Favorite Championship Belt Designs
Tere are titles that are good and titles that are bad. Everything is subjective and I know not everyone will agree with this one. My name is Jared Weathers and this is my top 10 favorite titles. Before we start, if you like this video, subscribe because I have more on the way. Let’s go.
By JaredWeathers Official6 months ago in Unbalanced
