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Nevermore? (AFC Week 17)
We are now down to the final two weeks of the NFL regular season. It's gut check time, folks! Week 17 was the final week until an 18th week became a permanent staple in 2021, but even so, it's still highly important. It can be a last chance for teams trying to get what they want, whether it's the #1 seed, a division title, or just getting into the dance. Also, Week 17 means the end in Fantasy Football, because it's championship time. I love the penultimate week, especially since 2010, when they made the final week all division games and they were scheduled right after the penultimate week's SNF game ended. The penultimate week set the stage for the final week, and it dictates what games go where, and what matchup will serve as the 272nd and final game of the season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 16 Recap: Stocking Stuffers
It's always fun when the NFL gets into holiday spirit. We already saw it in the Thursday and Saturday games from Week 16, with one team clinching, another winning their division, and a third moving closer. 12 games remained in the antepenultimate week, and the top game for me was Steelers/Lions, because it was possibly Aaron Rodgers' last visit to Ford Field in his career.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Opens Season with Milestone Victory
Please Scroll to end of article for the photos When Derek Kuchinsky’s pin put Somers up 26-9, the December 4 match versus John Jay seemed pretty well in hand. So an 8-1 deficit for Joe Simoncini didn’t appear all that urgent. The 157 pounder wasn’t scoreboard watching, though.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
San Francisco 49ers: A Franchise Built on Identity, Adaptation, and Expectation. AI-Generated.
Introduction: Why the 49ers Remain a National Focus The San Francisco 49ers continue to command attention across the NFL landscape, not because of constant headlines, but due to sustained relevance. Few franchises balance historical weight with modern competitiveness as effectively. Whether discussed in the context of playoff contention, roster construction, or organizational philosophy, the 49ers remain part of the national football conversation. Their presence reflects more than wins and losses; it reflects expectations shaped by decades of success and reinvention.
By Saad 2 months ago in Unbalanced
Fantasy Sports
Fourth quarter. Seven seconds left. A New Orleans Pelicans basketball player shuffles down the court. Outpcaing every Phoenix Sun defender, the Pelicans player prepares for take off. Jumping with two feet, the player contorts his body and cocks the basketball behind his head.
By DJ Nuclear Winter2 months ago in Unbalanced
Quadrilogy of Dominance
Christmas is closing in, but for myself and other Colorado Avalanche fans, it's been Christmas game in and game out! The Avalanche's strong season continued with three more games to the schedule, coming after a road trip that saw the Avs go 2-1-1.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
Life Lessons from the Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul Boxing Match 2025.
Some fights are loud. Others are quietly educational. The Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul boxing match gave us both. Beyond the punches and the knockout, it offered clear life lessons about the mind, patience, and knowing who you are when pressure is high.
By Test2 months ago in Unbalanced
Week 16 NFC Thursday & Saturday Recap: Shaping Up and Shipping Out
Week 16 begins that do-or-die period of the NFL season; the period where many teams are running out of time for the most important things. It's also the first taste of Saturday NFL action, but before we get to that, we have to start from the beginning of the week. Thursday Night Football was a battle in the NFC West between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, who entered the contest tied for not only first place in the division, but also first place in the conference.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
English Poetry Without an Audience: Is the Art Losing Its Voice or Finding a New One?. AI-Generated.
English poetry has always been a mirror of its time. From Shakespeare’s sonnets recited in crowded theatres to Romantic verses whispered in candlelit rooms, poetry once had a clear and eager audience. Today, however, a recurring concern echoes across literary circles: English poetry seems to exist without an audience. Book sales are modest, poetry readings are sparsely attended, and many poets feel as though they are speaking into a void. But is poetry truly unheard, or has its audience simply changed shape?
By Fiaz Ahmed 2 months ago in Unbalanced
EXCLUSIVE: Reason First- Drake Curse Strikes Again: Jake Paul Knocked Out By Anthony Joshua In High-Stakes Bout
Ms. Drizzy strikes again. His betting percentage must be hovering towards the negatives. He’s bet on Serena, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Golden State Warriors and yes Jake Paul.
By Skyler Saunders2 months ago in Unbalanced
