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What Klay Thompson’s Injury Means for the Warriors

What Klay Thompson’s Injury Means for the Warriors

Posted by | Nov 29, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen the news of Warriors guard Klay Thompson’s injury first broke, I knew it wasn’t going to be light. At first, reports said he was “going to miss some games,” but Klay doesn’t just “miss some games.” He has time and time again proven to be one of the toughest and most resilient players in the league. From the way he speaks about potentially career-altering injuries, to shooting free throws on a torn ACL and begging Steve Kerr to allow him to keep playing, Thompson has shown that his toughness is a gift. Hence, it will...

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Alex Smith: The Comeback Nobody Saw Coming

Alex Smith: The Comeback Nobody Saw Coming

Posted by | Aug 19, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 7 minutesOn November 18th, 2018 during a Week 11 game against the Houston Texans, Washington QB Alex Smith suffered a gruesome injury that would change his life forever, and almost take it too. Through a surprising draft night, a struggling start, and resurrecting a franchise, this is the career of Alex Smith. Alex Smith was born in Bremerton, Washington on May 7, 1984 to Douglas and Pam Smith as one of four children. The family would move to La Mesa, California and Alex attended Helix High School. While starting for his high school team, he was able...

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How the Royals Can Avoid Another Long Championship Drought

How the Royals Can Avoid Another Long Championship Drought

Posted by | Aug 11, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs another season starts off predictably horrid, Kansas City Royals fans know this feeling all too well. After waiting nearly 30 years between playoff appearances from 1985-2014, the successes of 2015 don’t have to mean a playoff drought until 2035. These are three things that the Royals need to do in order to avoid a repeated fate. Keep drafting pitchers The Royals are in desperate need for pitching. With Raul Mondesi, Nicky Lopez, and a slew of young players around the diamond, they don’t have much potential or promise on the mound outside of Brady Singer...

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Big 12 Football Season Preview: Standings and Analysis

Big 12 Football Season Preview: Standings and Analysis

Posted by | Jul 26, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 4 minutesBig-12 football is almost back! Probably, at least. After New Hampshire announced they would not be playing football, Kansas’ Athletic Director Jeff Long stated: “KU, along with the Big 12, are continuing our efforts to play a full non-conference and conference football schedule this fall.” Big 12 fans all breathed a sigh of relief and, as long as it is safe, we are all excited! Just as everyone else in the sports world, I have predictions for the upcoming season. Oklahoma is the obvious choice for Big 12 champion, but after them the race is wide...

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Lost: The Story of Andrew Toles

Lost: The Story of Andrew Toles

Posted by | Jul 20, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 4 minutesOn June 22, former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was found homeless and sleeping behind a building outside the Key West Airport in Key West, Florida and subsequently arrested for trespassing. Toles was a two time MLB Draft selection and player with great potential. So what happened and how did this unfortunate series of events fall into place? Through all the ups and downs, the climbs and the pitfalls, this is the life and career of Andrew Toles. Alvin “Andrew” Toles was born on May 24, 1992 in Decatur, Georgia into an already athletic family. His father, Alvin...

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