Category: Tournaments
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Empathy in Sports: Understanding the Human Behind the Athlete
In the high-stakes world of professional sports, emotions can run exceptionally high, and even the most seasoned athletes may experience moments of intense frustration. Recently, renowned pool player Mika Immonen faced such a moment during the final day of The Pennsylvania Open in a gripping 9-ball match against Skylar Woodward. With the score tied and…
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A Memorable Weekend at the Brendan Crockett Memorial Tournament
This past weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the Brendan Crockett Memorial Pool Tournament at Hard Times Billiards in Sacramento. As always, Oscar and Desiree Dominguez orchestrated a flawless event that drew in 157 players—all eager to honor the memory of a remarkable young man and support a great cause. My first match…