One of the best duos to ever play together, suit up on opposite teams in Oklahoma City Saturday night. Although emerging in the NBA side by side, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant have now gone their separate ways. After spending nine years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant made the decision last summer to leave and join the Golden State Warriors, a Western Conference rival. With their deep playoff runs and a trip to the 2012 NBA Finals, the duo once had big dreams of becoming NBA champions with the Thunder. But the plan…
Monthly Archives: February, 2017
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Westbrook vs. Durant
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Duke and UNC Fans
Continue ReadingOne of the best rivalries in all of sports resumes tonight when #8 ranked UNC travels to Durham to take on #18 ranked Duke. As these two teams continue their intense rivalry, this should be another memorable game. In the last 96 games they’ve played each other, ESPN Stats reveal UNC has 48 wins and 7,437 points…and Duke has 48 wins and 7,437 points – an absolutely unbelievable stat! Of course, the elite players and close games make the rivalry entertaining, but the fans take it to an even greater level. The Cameron Crazies are creative and…
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The Greatest Comeback
Continue ReadingWith a 28-3 score in the third quarter, many sports fans were both surprised and disappointed by the Falcons running away with Super Bowl LI. What was wrong with the Patriots? Weren’t Brady and Belichick the greatest? How could they let Atlanta do this to them? At this point in the game, many people got on social media declaring the Patriots were done. The Falcons fans were already celebrating, and Patriots fans were conceding. I’m sure people were turning off the TV or leaving their Super Bowl parties early and questioning if Brady had…
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Super Bowl Commercials
Continue ReadingAfter all the hype and build-up, Super Bowl weekend is finally here! I’m sure most of us are excited about the game…wondering how the Falcons will handle the bright lights…and curious to see if the Patriots can slow down Atlanta’s high-powered offense. Amidst the action on the field, we know the Super Bowl is an event filled with music, pregame analysis, parties, food, and yes…commercials! Let’s face it, they play a major role in the big day – whether we like it or not. The NFL and their ad partners…
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Tom Brady’s Hero
Continue ReadingThere is no denying the important and impactful role fathers play in a person’s life. The presence of a good dad or the absence of a dad all together has a major effect on us. Either way, when we reflect on the relationship we have with our fathers, most likely a certain level of emotion is revealed. Earlier this week, Tom Brady showed this type of emotion when a seven-year-old boy (who won a chance to be a Super Bowl reporter) asked him this question: “Many people say you’re their…
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What do the Falcons and Broncos Have in Common?
Continue ReadingMore than any other sport, football seems to put the largest emphasis on the locker room, brotherhood, and teamwork. Successful football teams represent a strong bond among the players who line up next to each other every game. The Atlanta Falcons have specifically been discussing this throughout their journey to the Super Bowl. Head coach Dan Quinn said they adopted the Denver Bronco’s winning motto from last season – “iron sharpens iron.” Writer Roy Cummings recently wrote, “Quinn sought to turn the entire Falcons team into a band of brothers who practice and play…
