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NFL Kickoff 2025 Recap: Turning the Tide
The NFL is back, and what a start to this young season! This is my fifth year writing the weekly NFL recaps on Vocal, but last year I did change it up. I decided that I would split up certain weeks if need be, because cramming (at most) 16 games in a single story can be exhausting. The same plan will be instilled this year, and I may split up more weeks, but not all of them--only if certain games stand out. Of course, Opening Week definitely applies. Last year, I wrote about the opening game and the international game separately, but here, I'll cover both this year.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 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 AHMAD7 months ago in Unbalanced
CFL Week 13 Recap: Labour Day is a Very Nail-Biting Day
Ah, Labour Day. The NFL had long stopped opening their season on Labo(u)r Day Weekend, but the CFL continues to celebrate Labour Day with the usual rivalry games. Usually it's a four-game week that starts on the Friday before the holiday, but this year, it was an abbreviated three-game week that started on the day before Labour Day. And as those who have read my stories about the CFL notice, I always honour the Canadian spellings. While we Yanks celebrated Labor Day, the Canadians do so with the "u" involved.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 months ago in Unbalanced
Who is the Biggest Cricket Franchise in the World?
The Ultimate Verdict: Uncovering the Biggest Cricket Franchise in the World Have you ever found yourself in a passionate debate with friends about which team is the absolute best in cricket? While national teams have their legacies, the conversation today is dominated by the electrifying world of franchise cricket. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has single-handedly revolutionized the game, transforming it from a seasonal spectacle into a year-round, multi-billion-dollar industry.
By Denis Wellington 7 months ago in Unbalanced
A Look at the 2025 Monday Night Football Schedule
Are you ready for some Vocal?! After much messing around, finally, here's the conclusion of the 2025 NFL schedule preview. It started with the Sunday Night Football preview, followed by the Thursday Night Football on Prime preview, the international games, and the holiday games. Now it's time to talk about the spot that ends nearly every week of NFL action: Monday Night Football.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 months ago in Unbalanced
Dom Savastano Draws First Blood at Springfield College
Preseason Photos are at end of Article Being a high school student/athlete takes dedication on two fronts. Commitment on the field and commitment in the classroom. Of course, taking it to the next level requires an exponential elevation, and Dom Savastano has made the leap. But the Springfield College lacrosse player cites one John Jay coach with really giving him the foundation.
By Rich Monetti7 months ago in Unbalanced
California Dreams (2025 NFC West Preview)
As a Southern Californian, I do enjoy the NFC West as much as I enjoy the AFC West, because the division lands on my TV screens a lot. However, I am more of an NFC guy, so I do look at the NFC West more intently, especially because this is the division that has had interesting encounters with the Packers. Recent years have seen this iteration of the NFC West serve as the conference's strongest division. The division races have been strong, and the division has been represented in the Super Bowl a lot since the 2002 realignment, including four appearances in the last decade.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 months ago in Unbalanced
College Football 2025: Top Teams, Matchups, and Predictions for the New Season
College football is an exciting and highly anticipated sport, especially as the 2025 season approaches. Fans across the country are eagerly waiting for the thrilling matchups, outstanding performances, and surprises that make college football one of the most popular sports in America. As we look forward to the new season, let's take a closer look at the top teams, key matchups, and predictions that could shape the 2025 college football season.
By Shahzaib7 months ago in Unbalanced
CFL Week 12 Recap: So You're Telling Me There's a Chance
The final week before Labour Day saw the Toronto Argonauts, the defending Grey Cup Champions, on life support. 2-8 record, worst in the league, and it looked like the team was dead. The first half of Week 12's Saturday doubleheader saw the Argos at home against the BC Lions, and this was do or die for the Boatmen. Well, more like sink or swim. It didn't look good for the Argos. Down 14-3 after one quarter. It looked like the makings of yet another disappointing loss that would see the Argos' season come to an abrupt and embarrassing end.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 months ago in Unbalanced
Dirty Birds Done Dirt Cheap (2025 NFC South Preview)
For the last decade or so, the NFC South has been a very ugly division, but it's also entertaining. I figured out why I tend to be entertained by the NFC South so much: it's because three-quarters of the division was part of the old geographically incorrect NFC West. The division also has the distinction of being the only one out of the eight which completely consists of teams who debuted during the Super Bowl era, with the Falcons celebrating their 60th season this year.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 months ago in Unbalanced
Raja Jackson: When Combat Sports Cross the Line
The combat sports world was shaken to its core this weekend when disturbing footage emerged from a professional wrestling event in Los Angeles that has sparked nationwide outrage and prompted a police investigation. Raja Jackson, the 25-year-old son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, finds himself at the center of a controversy that has transcended the boundaries of entertainment and entered the realm of criminal behavior.
By Fazal Ur Rahman7 months ago in Unbalanced
