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Thunder Struck: Oklahoma City Set to Defend Title
As I mentioned before in past stories, this is the sixth season that the NBA actually allows 20 teams (two-thirds of the Association) to the postseason. Here's how it goes: the top six teams in each conference are automatically playoff bound. As for the teams ranked #7-#10, those teams will participate in the Play-In Tournament for the final two playoff spots. This is a remnant from the COVID-affected 2020 Playoffs, though the Play-In portion is modified.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout 5 hours ago in Unbalanced
Thank You, Utah Mammoth
I have been timely with the Colorado Avalanche recaps lately, but there are a few reasons why I'm a tad late with this one. For one, I was focused on the World Baseball Classic coming to a close. Also, the NCAA Tournament was kicking off. And, I was looking ahead to Wednesday, which is not only my birthday, but also our big game against the Dallas Stars. Which leads me to another reason for the lateness: I kinda want to forget this game actually happened.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout 23 hours ago in Unbalanced
Ukrainian folk instruments that will surprise you
Folk musical instruments reflect everyday life, crafts and even national character - this is an extremely interesting topic to explore. We offer our top 10 Ukrainian musical instruments that will probably surprise you.
By Ilya Baranova day ago in Unbalanced
Somers Nearly Pulls Off Dream Upset at Tappan Zee
Scroll down for pics and video After getting beat badly by Tappan Zee in the regular season and traveling over the bridge to face the top seed, Arman Rao laid it out simply. “There was nothing really to lose,” said the senior. Only thing, when three quarters were complete, only one point separated the two teams, and Somers was definitely believing.
By Rich Monettia day ago in Unbalanced
MLB Opening Day Needs to Become a National Holiday
Opening Day: it's more than just a day off for many of us baseball fans from either school or work. It's a long-standing tradition that means so much to us. If you've been playing hooky from school or work for years in order to watch your favorite team play in person or on TV, good for you. Everyone has done it, so no judgement here. The first Opening Day dates back to 1876 between the Boston Red Caps and Philadelphia Athletics, where 3,000 people were in attendance. The Red Caps won that game with a final score of 6-5. 150 years later, the yearly debate of whether the unofficial holiday of baseball should be official continues.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 days ago in Unbalanced
NBA Playoff Push 2026: Taking Shape
This time of the month is a great time to be a basketball fan. In college hoops, the conference champions have been crowned, and the field of 68 has been set! The tournament will begin with the First Four games on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a four day weekend of first and second round action. As for the pros, the NBA season is down to the final four weeks, less than a month left until the regular season comes to a close.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Fights on to End in Loss to Hen Hud
Scroll to end for photos and video After upsetting Croton-Harmon in the first round, the Tuskers took the show on the road to Hen Hud and were again unfazed by the unfamiliar surroundings. A 27-21 lead late in the third had the 9th seed dreaming of the County Center, but unfortunately the lofty perch unraveled when a nightmare scenario ensued.
By Rich Monetti3 days ago in Unbalanced
Stanley Cup Playoff Push 2026: Too Close for Comfort
We are now down to the final 33 days of the 2025-26 NHL season. 33 days. Barely over a month. And this week will be a chaotic one in the sports world. The big dance will start on the 17th with the First Four. That same day, the World Baseball Classic will crown a champion (a new one due to Japan being eliminated already), and the Stanley Cup and NBA playoff races will get tighter and tighter. The NBA races will be another story, but regarding the subject at hand: oh man!
By Clyde E. Dawkins4 days ago in Unbalanced
Wednesday Needs to Get Here
The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a big road win in Seattle, which came hours after the unjust penalties against Nathan MacKinnon were rescinded. Speaking of MacKinnon, he's within striking distance of the points lead--just a pair behind Connor McDavid. So that's the first leg of the two-game trip in the books. Next up: Winnipeg. These are not the same Jets, and this shocks me. This team won the Presidents' Trophy last season, but as my mom often says, they "went from sugar to shit" this season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins4 days ago in Unbalanced
Wisconsin Stuns No. 9 Illinois in Overtime Big Ten Tournament Thriller Behind Nick Boyd’s Record 38 Points
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks of the Big Ten Tournament, defeating the No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini 91-88 in overtime on March 13 at the United Center in Chicago.
By Navigating the World5 days ago in Unbalanced
Justice is a Dish Served Hot!
We Avs fans were still left seething over the injustice that was done to our MVP, Nathan MacKinnon, on Tuesday. Darnell Nurse bowls Mack over towards goalie Connor Ingram, resulting in Ingram's injury. Now, the officials knew that was the case, but what did they do? Gave him five and ten; major penalty, game misconduct, out of the game. The Avs lost because the refs did literally everything in their power to help the Oilers, including unjustly ejecting our MVP.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 days ago in Unbalanced
