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The People's Champ. Top Story - August 2018.
Let me be clear: I believe Ben Simmons was the best rookie (yes, he was a rookie; this is not up for debate) and deserved to win the Rookie of the Year award. However, Donovan Mitchell came out of nowhere and made it a much tighter race than anyone anticipated heading into the season. The Utah Jazz had been written off by many following Gordon Hayward's departure for the Boston Celtics, but as the year progressed, Mitchell began to show flashes of greatness; those flashes turned into stretches and those stretches turned into wins, playoff wins in fact. And while the return of eventual Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert helped the Jazz's case, it is indisputable that he carried the team offensively and they would have been lottery-bound without him.
By Olamide Olatunbosun8 years ago in Unbalanced
NFL Fantasy Football Projections: Brees Passes Manning for Yardage Record, Earning 2018 Top QB and MVP Awards
When considering players at Quarterback for a fantasy football team, there are several factors that have to be weighed. Talent of the player himself is the most obvious, but beyond that, the quality of those players around him, the level of competition he’ll face, and how each teammate in their position matches up against the season’s opponents, must all be considered.
By Michael James8 years ago in Unbalanced
Slow Your Rolls...
In the doldrums of summer and the NBA offseason, I find myself on YouTube a lot, often watching basketball or NBA 2K videos. One of my favourite shows to watch is First Take, as I enjoy hearing Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman banter and give their opinions on a myriad of NBA topics. Typically, I agree with at least one of them on any given matter. But a few days ago, I found myself disagreeing with both analysts, and it is actually a topic I have been giving a great deal of thought to the past little while.
By Olamide Olatunbosun8 years ago in Unbalanced
7 Lessons We Can All Learn from Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels is a mere wrestling superstar to most, but to me, he was the catalyst for change that I so desperately needed. Something about him spoke to me so deeply. I watched him, studied him, and after a while, I felt like I knew him. Something about him was so raw, so real, and so easy to get lost in. It wasn’t just a character, it was a piece of him that drew so many in.
By hannah irelan8 years ago in Unbalanced
Making a Case to Stay: 10 Stand-Out Performances from NFL Pre-Season Week 1
Each NFL pre-season is filled with surprise moments from surprise players, players who find themselves sub-planting veterans for roster spots as the teams slowly make their way toward their final 53-man starting rosters for the season.
By Michael James8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Cleveland Cavaliers Might Exceed Their Expectations
The Eastern Conference will have a new identity come the 2018-2019 season. One free agency signing is responsible for shifting the dynamic of the entire conference. The signing I am referring to is the deal between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
By Davion Moore8 years ago in Unbalanced
'Fist of Fury'
It can be hit and miss with martial arts movies. While some are just a mass of badly choreographed action sequences, good films can get lost in translation. One thing fans can be sure of when they pick up a Bruce Lee movie is that they are watching a quality production. With the legend's extensive martial arts training, the man liked to portray a realistic product on screen. Although Fist of Fury stands on the fringe of realism, I think there's enough here to keep action film fans happy. This is Bruce Lee's second feature film following The Big Boss which was originally released in 1972 but didn't come to the UK until 1973.
By Roy Jones8 years ago in Unbalanced
Ballin' Out?
When I first heard about Lonzo Ball, it was December 2016. I was on YouTube, scrolling through my subscribed videos for something interesting. I came up on Mike Korzemba's video titled, "Meet Lonzo Ball: Stephen Curry With A 40 INCH VERTICAL!"
By Olamide Olatunbosun8 years ago in Unbalanced
Nick Newell: The MMA Fighter Taking Away All Your Excuses to Skip the Gym. Top Story - August 2018.
Full Disclosure Part of the reason I’m writing this is that I’m stressed and I can’t sleep. See, I’m a bit of a gym rat, and I think about my fitness level a lot—therefore, I stress about my waning cardiovascular strength a lot.
By jovie8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Football Podcasts to Listen To Right Now
Football season is right around the corner, and some of the best football podcasts are found on iTunes where both beginners and longtime fans can get their fix on everything there is to know about pro football, college football, fantasy football, and all the details in between. These expert hosts do their best to entertain as they discuss the game of football and the wide array of logistics, drama, and politics history that go on among this sport. Whether you want to hear about the top defenses in college football or the best shutdown cornerbacks, here are some of the best football podcasts and some information on what each can offer you.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Unbalanced
Going Through the Best Players' Weekend Nicknames!
Major League Baseball released the names that would be featured on the back on jerseys worn on Player’s Weekend from August 24-26. This is a chance for the league to show itself as “having fun” and also a chance to sell an extra and different jersey.
By Nick Rackley8 years ago in Unbalanced
