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Divisional Playoff Recap: Josh Allen is a Choke Artist, Stop Pretending He's Not
As long as I can remember, I've always really loved the Divisional Playoff. The Divisional Playoff was originally the opening round of the merged NFL's playoffs, officially born in the same year that the merger happened: 1970. Since 1978, the Divisional Playoff has been the second round, and it's the round where the teams on bye are introduced. In addition, the Divisional Playoff serves as the final week to feature Saturday games, and also kicks off the "set bracket" portion of the playoffs.
By Clyde E. Dawkins23 days ago in Unbalanced
Rule Changes in CFL Football
Wow, practically every governing body for every sport in the world has altered rules to make that sport better, faster, more exciting, etc. That is, with maybe the exception of soccer, which is so mired in what is thought of as necessary tradition that it will never move into the 21st century or beyond. Volleyball, badminton, baseball, hockey, NFL football, basketball, curling and so many more have all made changes to rules that served to improve the games for participants and officials but especially for spectators of the game. Even chess has evolved versions of its game to include speed chess (blitz chess) and matches including multiple opponents and combinations of the two and resulting in games lasting less than one minute.
By John Oliver Smith27 days ago in Unbalanced
Wild Card Weekend Recap: What Happens Now?. Top Story - January 2026.
I think I figured out why I love Wild Card Weekend so much. It's because it's the first playoff anything of the calendar year. The NFL season starts in the fall, and once upon a time, the champion was crowned either on or slightly before New Year's. The evolution of the NFL schedule has resulted in the playoffs starting just into the New Year, and currently, the final week of the season falls on the first weekend of the New Year, with Wild Card Weekend coming a week after that. So yes, chronologically, the NFL's Wild Card Weekend serves as the first playoff anything of the calendar year.
By Clyde E. Dawkins30 days ago in Unbalanced
Rolland Courbis: A Defining Voice in French Football Management. AI-Generated.
Rolland Courbis is a name that evokes strong reactions in French football. To some, he is a sharp tactician and fearless leader; to others, a controversial figure whose career has been marked by both success and turbulence. Regardless of opinion, Courbis remains one of the most influential and recognizable personalities in France’s football landscape, known for his managerial stints, media presence, and uncompromising honesty.
By Asad Ali30 days ago in Unbalanced
Indiana stuns Oregon as viral sideline moment draws national attention. AI-Generated.
Introduction Indiana’s decisive victory over Oregon delivered one of the most surprising results of the college football sminated the scoreboard, attention online briefly shifted to a viral broadcast moment involving the family of Oregon quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
By Saad about a month ago in Unbalanced
Jonathan Gannon Fired: Arizona Cardinals Move On After Disappointing NFL Run
Jonathan Gannon has become one of the most searched names on Google in the United States today, and for a major reason. The Arizona Cardinals have officially fired head coach Jonathan Gannon, ending his tenure with the team after three difficult seasons. The decision came during NFL Black Monday, the period when teams make major coaching changes following the regular season.
By Waqar Khanabout a month ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 18 Recap: Do or Die
Week 18. This is Year Five of the permanent 18-week regular season, and no matter where the final week falls on the calendar, it's always amazing and full of wild and crazy moments. 256 games have played, leaving the final 16 left. As is the case, not all of the 16 games have meaning. Some have importance, some way more than others, some teams are playing for the top draft pick, and then there's the games that are in the middle.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a month ago in Unbalanced
2006 Rose Bowl: 20th Anniversary
2006 was filled with exciting moments in sports: Kobe Bryant's 81-point game, the Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl XL, and the St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series. However, there was one sporting event people were occupied to and that was the 2006 Rose Bowl, which took place in Pasadena, California. On the evening of January 4, 2006, two unbeaten teams battled it out for the coveted National Championship: Number 1 USC Trojans vs Number 2 Texas Longhorns. The Trojans were seven-point favorites prior to this matchup. Also, this game featured two of the best quarterbacks and Heisman Trophy winners: Matt Leinart and Vince Young. Finally, this game featured two legendary coaches: Pete Carroll and Mack Brown. It was and still is the greatest college football game of all time.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a month ago in Unbalanced
Rigoberto Sanchez Is Trending in the US Today — Here’s Why NFL Fans Can’t Stop Talking
If you follow NFL trends or scroll through sports news today, you may have noticed one name suddenly everywhere: Rigoberto Sanchez. From Google searches to social media discussions, the Indianapolis Colts punter has become a trending topic in the United States, and for a very good reason.
By Waqar Khanabout a month ago in Unbalanced
The Boy in the Stands
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s thirteen, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not about winning, Uncle,” he’d said, eyes bright. “It’s about who shows up when it matters.”
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Unbalanced
The Night Basketball Felt Like Home
I didn’t go for the basketball. I went because my son asked me to. He’s eleven, wears his hair in messy curls, and talks about the game like it’s poetry written in motion. “You have to see how they move together, Dad,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s like they’re speaking a language only they understand.”
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Bangladesh’s Big Question: Will Khaleda Zia’s Son Build on Her Legacy?. AI-Generated.
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been shaped by two dominant figures: Sheikh Hasina of the Awami League and Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister and leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). As the country looks toward the future, a pressing question emerges: can Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, carry forward his mother’s political legacy and restore the BNP’s influence in Bangladesh?
By Aarif Lashariabout a month ago in Unbalanced
