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Somers Remembers Stephenie Crispinelli
On Sunday afternoon, Somers once again gathered for the Stephenie Crispinelli Softball Tournament and Fundraiser. Set in motion for the ninth year and remembering the passing of Stephenie in the Haiti Earthquake, the spirit was definitely in the air, according to close family friend Joe Mirabile.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Players Who Would Be Great in the NFL
Michael Jordan's brief foray into the world of professional baseball might not have been a smashing success, but he certainly proved himself a skilled athlete across multiple sports. Which brings up an interesting point: while some professional athletes are probably one-trick ponies, many of them likely possess the athleticism, work ethic, and skill to succeed outside of their area of expertise.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Unbalanced
Boogie to the Bay
After a short wait, we now know where Lebron will play the tail end of his career, a decision that those who have been paying attention ultimately expected. Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers sealed the deal Saturday night, reports indicate. This is a major shift in the NBA landscape. Lebron leaving the East all but lays out the red carpet for the Celtics to walk through next season with the Sixers presenting their only real threat (unless you consider Toronto but, eh). A graphic displayed on ESPN illustrated that only one first team All-NBA performer now resides in the Eastern Conference. Underwhelmingly, that one player is Joakim Noah. This was a seismic shift, as Woj put it. With Paul George’s return to Oklahoma City coupled with Lebron’s arrival, the West is more loaded than ever before.
By Kyle Jordan Ferguson8 years ago in Unbalanced
Toxic Masculinity in Sports
The sports world has always been dominated by men. As far back as the 11th century, and likely before, sports like jousting were used as tools for men to show off their strength, courage, and overall masculinity for women. This ancient idea has continued to influence the sporting world and it's getting a little old. Toxic masculinity is the adherence to traditional male gender roles, which can put men in a box, limiting the acceptance of them expressing themselves in ways that are seen as opposite to the alpha male ideal. The difference between toxic masculinity and masculinity is that with toxic masculinity, men are shamed for behaviors seen as feminine or for not meeting the masculine ideal. In a society where we are starting to call out racism and sexism on the daily, it's time to address the elephant in the locker room that is toxic masculinity.
By Lizz Darcy8 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Free Agency Vol. 1
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By Calder Amos-Wood8 years ago in Unbalanced
The True Meaning Behind Playing a Sport
Have you ever given as much dedication and commitment to a sport as much as you would give towards your job or family? Most likely not. Or maybe in today’s society you put all of that commitment towards your cell phone, or any other electronic devices. The problem is that not a lot of people understand the kind of dedication and commitment it takes to be a part of a sports team whether it’s high school, travel teams, club teams, or Division I, II, or III collegiate teams. I would know, since I’ve committed almost 11 years to playing softball. It is not a very easy thing to do, but it’s definitely worth it, especially with all that money you’ve put into trying out a new sport—well let’s be honest, all that money your parents have spent just for you to kick a ball into a pop-up net or hit a ball off of a tee! Committing to a sport means so much more than just showing up to practice every other week and being at some of the games. I believe that many people don’t know what it takes to be on a sports team and how much effort and time it takes out of your everyday life just to play a sport and I am going to share my story about how much dedication I have put towards playing softball.
By Anna8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Football Gear & Training Equipment for Quarterbacks in 2018. Top Story - July 2018.
For a quarterback to compete at a high level, it can be beneficial for them to invest in the best football gear & training equipment for their position. Being the most popular position in football, it can be difficult to earn it on the team. That's why existing or prospective quarterbacks should check out the training equipment and tools necessary to help them excel in this position. We've compiled a list of the best football gear & training equipment for quarterbacks to help them achieve success at this difficult, yet rewarding position.
By Connor Brighton8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Rated Football Helmets 2018
In 2011, Virginia Tech began assigning helmet ratings to new products on the market as a response to the growing concern for head injuries in various sports. The ratings are unbiased and completely independent from the influence of helmet manufacturers. The best rated football helmets will score highly on the Virginia Tech helmet ratings while also being comfortable and stylish. We've reviewed 10 of the top helmets to figure out which ones are great for impact protection while being something you can wear to any practice.
By Lenny Legman8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Football Shoulder Pads in 2018
A number of factors have to be considered when choosing the best football shoulder pads for game day and practice. Shoulder pads have to be somewhat lightweight so that a player isn't bogged down running while also being able to absorb hits and disperse force throughout them. Good gear helps make the best shutdown comebacks of all time happen. They should also offer a wide range of motion and flexibility so that players are not restricted when running or tackling. Below are 10 of the best football shoulder pads that offer both safety and comfort while playing.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Unbalanced
LeBron James Opts Out of His Contract
The free agency period inches closer. One of the biggest (if not the biggest) storylines of this year's free agency is LeBron James's decision. In fact, I will refer to this as the "LeBron James Summer." James's decision could potentially change the dynamic of the NBA. Whether he stays with the Cavaliers, or joins another team with another superstar, the NBA will be on notice.
By Davion Moore8 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Football Training Equipment
No matter your position on the football field, finding the best football training equipment is essential to any athlete's success come game day. From speed training to agility drills, the selection of training gear is vital to getting all parts of your body ready. The training gear and training aids all athletes need to prepare their bodies for live action varies and all serve different purposes.
By George Herman8 years ago in Unbalanced
