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NFL Week 18 Recap: Do or Die
Week 18. This is Year Five of the permanent 18-week regular season, and no matter where the final week falls on the calendar, it's always amazing and full of wild and crazy moments. 256 games have played, leaving the final 16 left. As is the case, not all of the 16 games have meaning. Some have importance, some way more than others, some teams are playing for the top draft pick, and then there's the games that are in the middle.
By Clyde E. Dawkins28 days ago in Unbalanced
2006 Rose Bowl: 20th Anniversary
2006 was filled with exciting moments in sports: Kobe Bryant's 81-point game, the Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl XL, and the St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series. However, there was one sporting event people were occupied to and that was the 2006 Rose Bowl, which took place in Pasadena, California. On the evening of January 4, 2006, two unbeaten teams battled it out for the coveted National Championship: Number 1 USC Trojans vs Number 2 Texas Longhorns. The Trojans were seven-point favorites prior to this matchup. Also, this game featured two of the best quarterbacks and Heisman Trophy winners: Matt Leinart and Vince Young. Finally, this game featured two legendary coaches: Pete Carroll and Mack Brown. It was and still is the greatest college football game of all time.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 29 days ago in Unbalanced
Rigoberto Sanchez Is Trending in the US Today — Here’s Why NFL Fans Can’t Stop Talking
If you follow NFL trends or scroll through sports news today, you may have noticed one name suddenly everywhere: Rigoberto Sanchez. From Google searches to social media discussions, the Indianapolis Colts punter has become a trending topic in the United States, and for a very good reason.
By Waqar Khan29 days ago in Unbalanced
The Boy in the Stands
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s thirteen, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not about winning, Uncle,” he’d said, eyes bright. “It’s about who shows up when it matters.”
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Unbalanced
The Night Basketball Felt Like Home
I didn’t go for the basketball. I went because my son asked me to. He’s eleven, wears his hair in messy curls, and talks about the game like it’s poetry written in motion. “You have to see how they move together, Dad,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s like they’re speaking a language only they understand.”
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Bangladesh’s Big Question: Will Khaleda Zia’s Son Build on Her Legacy?. AI-Generated.
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been shaped by two dominant figures: Sheikh Hasina of the Awami League and Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). As the country looks toward the future, a pressing question emerges: can Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, carry forward his mother’s political legacy and restore the BNP’s influence in Bangladesh?
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Curt Cignetti: The Builder College Football Can’t Ignore . AI-Generated.
In a sport obsessed with flash, star rankings, and viral headlines, Curt Cignetti stands out by doing something refreshingly different—winning quietly, consistently, and on his own terms. He isn’t the loudest coach in the room or the most marketed name in college football, but his results speak with rare clarity. Wherever Cignetti goes, programs change. Cultures shift. Expectations rise.
By Aadil shanawarabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Ole Miss Football: More Than a Game in Oxford. AI-Generated.
On fall Saturdays in Oxford, Mississippi, time seems to slow down. The Grove fills with red and navy, grills fire up before sunrise, and an entire town leans into one shared heartbeat: Ole Miss football. For Rebels fans, football isn’t just a sport—it’s a tradition, a community bond, and a constant source of hope, heartbreak, and pride.
By Aadil shanawarabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Austin Mack: Rising NFL Receiver With a Story of Resilience and Determination. AI-Generated.
Austin Mack is a name quickly making waves in the football world — not just for his athletic prowess, but for his relentless work ethic, perseverance through adversity, and commitment to growth. As a wide receiver striving to make his mark in the NFL, Mack’s journey reflects both the promise of elite athletic talent and the resilience required to succeed at the highest level.
By Asad Aliabout a month ago in Unbalanced
The Night the World Held Its Breath
I don’t remember most New Year’s Eves. But I remember the one in 2020. The world was silent. Streets were empty. And yet, at 11:59 p.m., I sat alone on my couch, eyes fixed on a glowing sphere in a city I’d never visited, tears streaming as strangers on screen counted down to a year none of us were sure we’d survive.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Unbalanced
The Day the Roses Taught Me to Slow Down
I didn’t understand the Rose Parade as a child. To me, it was just pretty flowers on strange machines, marching bands in matching uniforms, and my grandfather’s insistence that we watch it every single January 1st, no matter what.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Thanksgiving Shootout Raises Money for Children's Cancer Society
Please scroll to the bottom of the article for photos on the day. On Friday November 28, SCC Flag Football hosted their 5th Annual Women's Thanksgiving Shootout at John Jay's Contest Field. Over one hundred women participating this year, the level of play and competition has gone up once again, according to League Director Adam Kern. But there is a crucial constant that has not run its course
By Rich Monettiabout a month ago in Unbalanced
