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MLB Pennant Race 2025: The Switch
You know, for all of the complaints about how long baseball season is, it really goes by in a flash. It seems like yesterday that we were all looking forward to Opening Day, but here it is, the middle of September. We have two weeks--14 measly days--remaining in the 2025 MLB season, and there's still quite a bit to decide. But we do have a few developments from this past week.
By Clyde E. Dawkins5 months ago in Unbalanced
Game 163, We Hardly Knew (and Saw) Ye
We're in the month of September, which is the pivotal final month of MLB's regular season. So with that, I think it's time that I finally do what I had planned on doing for a few years now. This story is a long overdue elegy of an underseen, underrated, yet amazing attribute to the sport of baseball: the tiebreaker.
By Clyde E. Dawkins5 months ago in Unbalanced
Colorado vs Houston
Introduction The upcoming matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes football team and the Houston Cougars football team is one of the most anticipated showdowns of the season. Both programs are entering this game with renewed energy, young talent, and strong leadership, making this a must-watch event for college football fans. Whether you’re rooting for the Pac-12-born Buffaloes or the Big 12’s Houston Cougars, this clash represents more than just another Saturday game—it’s a statement of identity, strategy, and resilience.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders
Introduction Thursday Night Football always delivers drama, but when the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Commanders meet under the lights, it’s more than just a regular game. Both franchises carry legacies, passionate fan bases, and rising stars who can change the course of the season in a single night. Whether you’re a Packers diehard, a Commanders loyalist, or just an NFL fan hungry for action, this matchup has everything you want: playoff implications, quarterback battles, and the unpredictable magic of primetime football.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
Player Spotlight: Anthony Rizzo
The 2025 MLB season will come to a close at the end of this month. Fans have witnessed exciting and amazing moments. Teams are fighting for division titles and Wild Card berths. In this story, however, I want to show some appreciation to an outstanding player. Anthony Rizzo is one of my favorite players and still is to this day. Now, why am I featuring the first baseman? That is because after 14 wonderful seasons, he has announced that he's retiring from baseball. According to an article on Yahoo! Sports, the Chicago Cubs will honor him on Saturday prior to the team's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Speaking on Rizzo's career with the Cubs, Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement, "Anthony Rizzo was the face of one of the most successful eras in Chicago Cubs history and we are so excited he will be a part of our organization for many years to come." Rizzo spent nearly 10 years with the Cubs, where they won their first World Series title since 1908, ending a 108-year championship drought. To refresh everyone's memory, the Cubs were down three games to none to the then Cleveland Indians (now Guardians). However, they persevered and came back to win the 2016 World Series in seven games. The final play of Game 7 was one for the ages, when Rizzo caught Kris Bryant's throw to secure the final out. Rizzo's accolades include becoming a three-time All-Star, a Platinum Glove, four Gold Gloves, and the recipient of the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award. His warm personality on and off the field will be missed. He'll always be a Chicago Cub to me and because of his dedication to the team, Rizzo joins other Cubs ambassadors such as Ben Zobrist, who was named World Series MVP in 2016, Kerry Wood, and Ryan Dempster.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in Unbalanced
Who Will Win the World Series?
Before I proceed any further, I want to say thanks to everyone at Vocal for selecting my recent story as one of the Top Stories for this month. It's the first sports-related story that has been recognized for this honor. I really appreciate it. If you would like to read the full story, click the link down below. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 1 Sunday: Matchups, Storylines, and What to Watch
NFL Week 1 Sunday: Matchups, Storylines, and What to Watch The 2025 NFL season officially kicks off this Sunday, September 7, with a full slate of Week 1 games that promise drama, breakout performances, and rivalries renewed. Whether you’re following Russell Wilson’s debut, watching Davante Adams light up defenses, or tracking Ja’Marr Chase’s big-play potential, today’s action has something for every fan.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
It All Comes Down to This.... Top Story - September 2025.
The 2025 MLB season has been filled with outstanding catches and moments. Now, the following teams are fighting for Wild Card spots and as the regular season winds down, every game matters. For context, I'll be focusing only on the American League in this story. I'll check in the following week to see how the records of the teams I'm about to talk about have changed. Also, next week, I'll be going over the Wild Card hunt in the National League.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in Unbalanced
Bills vs Ravens: Sunday Night Football Clash of Titans
Introduction The NFL spotlight shines brightly on Sunday Night Football as the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens go head-to-head in one of the most anticipated matchups of the young season. With Josh Allen leading the Bills and Lamar Jackson commanding the Ravens, this showdown is a perfect storm of power, speed, and strategy. Both teams are widely considered Super Bowl contenders, and tonight’s result could have ripple effects across the AFC playoff picture.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
MLB Pennant Race 2025: Closing In
The first week of September came and went, and while we said "hello" to a new NFL season, Major League Baseball began the end. We are now down to the final 21 days of the 2025 season, and they should be very intriguing. Not much has changed in the last seven days, but something tells me we'll see some huge movements very soon.
By Clyde E. Dawkins5 months ago in Unbalanced
Cowboys vs Eagles 2025: Thursday Night Football Thriller in Philadelphia
1. Pre-Game Hype: Cowboys vs Eagles Showdown The Dallas Cowboys traveled to Philadelphia for a high-stakes Thursday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Fans eagerly anticipated the clash between these NFC East rivals, featuring quarterback Dak Prescott leading the Cowboys and Jalen Hurts orchestrating the Eagles offense.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Unbalanced
Living Unbalanced
M Mehran Maya had always been the type of person who strived for balance. Work, family, friendships, health—she believed there was a perfect formula where everything could coexist in harmony. She wrote to-do lists, set alarms, meal-prepped on Sundays, and color-coded her calendar. On paper, her life looked impressive.
By Muhammad Mehran5 months ago in Unbalanced
