In the last six months, we have seen an unprecedented wave rise in the sports world. It is one that has dared to challenge the preconceived attitudes that have governed that world, one that has the audacity to decentralize sport from the conversation… The wave of athletes putting their mental health above athletic endeavors, subsequentlyContinue reading “A New Wave: The Conversation of Mental Health in Sport”
Author Archives: Casey Dobson
Sunday Sprint Week 4
New York Jets 27- Tennessee Titans 24 Chicago Bears 24- Detroit Lions 14 At this point the Detroit Lions might need to consider taking the rest of the season off. After coming into Sunday as the most overqualified 0-3 team in recent memory, there was a singular shining moment that encapsulated how this season hasContinue reading “Sunday Sprint Week 4”
Sunday Sprint Week 3
As Aaron Rodgers said in his post-game interview after the Sunday-nighter, how can you not be romantic about football? And after the day we had, we’re inclined to agree. Los Angeles Chargers 30- Kansas City Chiefs 24 We live in a world where Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are in last place inContinue reading “Sunday Sprint Week 3”
Sunday Sprint Week 2
Week 2 left us with no shortage of storylines; from questionable rulings, laughable gaffs, and a few WTF moments from the Sunday nighter, we’ve got it all for you in this week’s Sunday Sprint. Las Vegas Raiders 26- Pittsburgh Steelers 17 Pittsburgh wasted no time backing the Corvette out of the win column with aContinue reading “Sunday Sprint Week 2”
Sunday Sprint Week 1
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! NFL season is back and that means no team is safe from the Sprint, now let’s get to running… Seahawks Seattle 28- Indianapolis Colts 16 Tell me if you’ve heard this story before: Russel Wilson goes on a heater for 8 weeks, Seahawks fans insist this isContinue reading “Sunday Sprint Week 1”
Rivalry Revisited: Setting the Stage for Canada-USA Semifinal
Canada, USA…you would be hard pressed to find a better rivalry in the sporting world, one that is fierce across all sports. While both countries may naturally associate this storied opposition with hockey, women’s soccer may be where we see the second most intense installment, and we have one game to thank for that. ThereContinue reading “Rivalry Revisited: Setting the Stage for Canada-USA Semifinal”
Canada Squeaks Through
Canada are quickly becoming this year’s Cardiac Kids, not making anything comfortable or relaxing on their fans, or themselves. The latest edition was needing all five rounds of penalties after ending 120 minutes of play goalless against Brazil. The quarterfinal matchup was a rematch of the 2016 bronze medal game, and the victor was theContinue reading “Canada Squeaks Through”
Canada Moves On With Another Lost Lead
Canada’s Olympic group play came to a somewhat unsatisfying end with a 1-1 draw with Great Britain on Tuesday morning. The game played out with a heavily rotated Canadian side that saw Captain Canada, Christine Sinclair, watching from the stands. Sinclair was joined by veterans Desiree Scott and Alysha Chapman in the alternates role, whileContinue reading “Canada Moves On With Another Lost Lead”
Craving Creativity: The Key to Beating Chile
The Canadian women appeared to have a dream start to the Games, going up 1-0 on the hosts less than 10 minutes in, that was until they gave up the equalizer in the dying minutes of the second half. Beyond getting rid of some jitters, the opening game clarified much of what needs to happenContinue reading “Craving Creativity: The Key to Beating Chile”
Euros’ Expressway
Welcome to the home of Unbenched’s coverage on the UEFA 2020 European Championship. Check back daily as we update it as the action goes down. Group Stage Day 1 Italy 3- Turkey 0 The moment everyone has been waiting for: the 2020 Euros kicked off on June 11, 2021 exactly as scripted. Going by theContinue reading “Euros’ Expressway”