Let me begin by saying this is never an article I envisioned I would ever have to write.
There are times in the world where we, the fans, lose sight of what is important in the world. We become so obsessed with free-agency signings, poor performances, wins, losses and lockouts that we forget that the games we become so obsessed with our merely that: games.
We clamor for the big-name player, victories, championships and heroes. We at times consider selling all of our possessions just for the opportunity to gain access to a ticket to the big game.
We put things like key games, playoffs, and sports rumors in front of what really matters: friends, family—our loved ones.
Yesterday was one of those days that truly helps put the world into perspective, making us realize that there are scarier things in the world than losing a game. When we realize how trivial one game seems in comparison to a life. What is more difficult to imagine is that it wasn't just a life.
It was 27. And 20 of those were children.
I will not rehash the incomprehensible story that occurred on Dec....
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