As discussed on our latest edition of The Shootaround Podcast, we’re bringing back our March Madness Bracket Challenge! $20 Entry fee. We’re going to run it through ESPN. To enter please DM us through our Instagram account (@bench_life_sports) or on Twitter (@benchlifesports) so we can send a link, share the password of the challenge and set up an etransfer. Whoever
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If you listened to our most recent podcast, you would’ve heard a little bit of college football to start off the conversation. During that I brought up the idea of expanding the CFP to more than 4 teams. Whether this means expanding to 6 teams, 8 teams, or even more, it’s definitely an idea that might be gaining traction after
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Sports are on hiatus, but there’s lots of news coming from the sports world. At least, from the virtual sports world. There’s been lots of talk about the NCAA Football franchise making a comeback, but recently we got news that there will finally be another golf video game. Since it seems like golf courses are going to be opening up
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Professional athletes are the embodiment of power, grace, and skill. They are the peak of physical fitness and perform at the highest level for the world’s enjoyment. Likewise, they are also human and are prone to the same mistakes and lapses of judgment that us mere mortals face on a daily basis. The thing is: when I fall down the
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The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived for sport fans alike. The Madness officially began yesterday and it did not disappoint. In this quick piece I’ll go over the outcome of every game, some of the top performers, and the many reactions on social media. Without further ado, lets jump right in. 10Oklahoma Sooners 78 – 7Rhode Island Rams
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Credit: (Feb. 2, 2015 – Source: Joe Robbins/Getty Images North America) To look for the future stars of the NBA you typically need not look any further than the NCAA. With March Madness kicking off today I though I would take a look back at the current stars of the NBA when they were in college. James Harden, Arizona State (2007-09)
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My favourite month of the year is here and that’s because March Madness is finally here. I’ve recently dropped out of high school after a bit of March Madness of my own with the CWDHS Falcons and our OFSAA run. Now I have a ton of free time and with it I have been filling my days watching college basketball.
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If you’re looking for a March Madness bracket pool to join look no further! The boys at Bench Life Sports have started a group on ESPN.com. The rules are pretty standard: one bracket per entrant, $10 entry fee, whoever’s bracket is the best will win the whole pot. The winner will also receive a custom Bench Life t-shirt that is
Read moreBefore interviewing Alex Wideman (younger brother of Senator’s defenseman Chris Wideman), I have to say that my familiarity with the ECHL was pretty minimal. After hearing Alex’s story, I have a much deeper appreciation for the league. Alex’s story of overcoming the obstacles that come with his small stature is pretty interesting. It especially hits home coming to a guy
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Catch all of their antics at Deadspin.com and SB Nation. This is an entertaining Cinderella team to keep an eye on. Even if their upsets over Notre Dame, UCLA, and USC are their peak, their unique and entertaining sideline celebrations have made them Vine stars. In a day and age when sports leagues and athletes all take each other too seriously, these
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