Knowing that there is going to be another big sports even starting in not too much time in New York, or as the sports reports call it ’the big Apple’, you switch on the radio and tune in to the frequency used for sports broadcasting in your area. Not long after sitting down with a nice bottle of brew, or a carafe of wine to share with your mrs. you hear a little bit of crackling and 1 loud static beep before a charismatic deep voice flows into your living room

Hello there and welcome good citizens of the land of opportunity,

We have some exciting few days ahead of us people, the stage has been set, the courageous fighters have been signed up and medically checked and nothing stops us from having another great fight for the title of

SnowBall Master of New York

After the success in the Manhattan version of this competition, the rest of New York felt they could do better and demanded a new competition to topple the reigning champion Squirrelly-Dan, aka ‘the Big Sexy’, from the throne of Snowball King he has held ever since the end of the last contest.

Now folks, I can assure you the field has been meticulously prepared, signs have been hung on the gate to spell out the game rules, specifically the rule NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR LITTERING has been updated since there were some doubts about the winner’s tactics in the previous competition.

Now let’s look at the competitors, we shall not bore you too much by going over all 14 in 1 go, we have completed their profile reviews only recently and will share half today and the other half in our next broadcast, so hopefully you will have your favourite that you can root for to go all the way in this competition.

Today we shall introduce all the fighters from the Bronx and Manhattan, next time all the competitors from the Brooklyn district shall be introduced.

First up from the Bronx is Aqua_Tofana, she is a young feisty lady, her late mother came second in the Manhattan fight and surely her fighting skills will rival her mothers, in tribute to her mother she shall be known as ‘the Frostbite’ which surely is a menacing name people!!

Next up we have StunningSteve, like Aqua he is kin of a previous fighter, following his father’s footsteps who complete the podium last time he is determined to use his good looks and flashy moves to improve on his father’s result and take home the championship title, his fighter name, ‘Even Sexier’ is a direct attack on the reigning champion and surely he will be looking for the champ’s early exit no doubt!!

Going down the order we see the godmother of Manhattan, Roxie, determined to ensure her district has a solid contender stepped up herself. Her last attempt at winning the contest was not successful, but surely her determination and increase status will be a strong motivation for her. She shall have and be called ‘NoMercy’.. Folks that runs shivers down my spine!!

As fourth on the list we have AngeloDellacroce, a recent immigrant from the old country looking for quick fame. His fine sense of fashion is only rivaled by his cunning and strategic insights. Surely this contest shall bring out the fiercest side of him. His ice cold alterego ‘JackFrost’ shall take over and be the challenger stepping into the arena tonight

After hearing her husband signed up for the competition and their ever present rivalry and attempts to beat each other in every single way, ElettraDellacroce swung by the registration office within the hour after her husband did. Knowing from past journal entries, this news reporter knows that this lady likes only 1 thing more than chocolate and that is her ‘I’m better than you’ smirk to her husband, in every aspect she indeed is ‘The Iceman’

As second to last on our list for today, it is Pete-Gangi, yes folks his name is indeed familiar for his father was the one of the organizers and referees of the Manhattan fight. Having seen the fighters tactics from a high lookout and noting down his observations while spending time with his dad, the young lad is more seasoned than his tender age would suggest. His choice of fighter name is to be cpt. masters.

Finally last on this list, but definitely not least it is my own LHM Greed, his hunger for wealth, fame and fortune is unparalleled. Surely his personality is geared to being a sneaky but cunning competitor in the arena and I have no doubt he shall be a strong contender. His nickname, something foreign I suppose, shall be ‘Koyuki’.

The arena is currently closed off, but very soon at 21:00 local time the horn shall be blown and all competitors released into the field, using secret passage ways and tunnels to reach their secret hiding spots. Daily they shall receive 2 snowballs, further snowballs can be purchased and one secret mission per day can increase their total to a maximum of 5!!

May the odds be ever in their favour!!!

I bid you all a good day and stay tuned for the first update and the introduction of the second half of the competitor list!!

With a single high pitch shrill tone the radio dies down and you feel excited and wonder who are the other competitors and who is going to take home the title….

After waiting excitedly for nearly 24 hours you tune in for the next New York Snowball Fight broadcast, curious to hear about the 2nd half of the players roster, of course the big man has not been formally mentioned but it was not a secret he'd be again one of the main competitors for holding on to the title of reigning champion. A little pulsating sound signals the start of the broadcast and you settle into your comfy armchair with a drink ready and snacks within reach.

Gooooooood Evening ladies and gentlemen,

I'm coming to you live from the arena where our fighters have been able to reach all of their positions undetected. But despite the BIG ASS SIGN word has reached me that Squirrelly-Dan went ahead and lugged in enough brew to supply 10 bars minimum!! I still do not understand how he is able to stash this but surely his position will not be as covert as it would be otherwise.

Now before we jump into the reporting of the events, let's look at the other half of the roster,  introducing the people (formerly) of the Brooklyn district

First off the bat to sign up it was heston, otherwise known as 'The Chef'  he signed up before leaving NY to look for better working conditions elsewhere, somewhere Windy it is rumored. But i suppose his new boss is not needing him too much as he'll be with us in New York during the entirety of the contest, for even those knocked out are not allowed to leave the arena!!

Following him on the roster, it is the big man himself, the leader of this fair city, known to you as Squirrelly-Dan, known to us as 'The Big Sexy', do not be distracted by all that goodness folks, this man is a real killer (or rather killing those beers like they were juice boxes). He holds the current title and to some of the bookies he has been classified as the favorite

Next up,, ooh lord please help me pronounce this name, it is kr... krill, ki oh darn it, it is Kirill_Kaprizov, this sporty man has been a new arrival to our shores but has created a nice reputation for himself of being ruthless, cunning and a fighter. Folks, i think this youngster has the right spirit to make a serious threat to our defending champion

Hmm well it seems we have another leader of the city who is dipping his toe in the snow, it is our very own @Luis-Patangeli, aka 'The labradoodle', oh wait no that is not on the paper, excuse me people. Let me see the paper properly and put on my glasses, oh yes now i see this fine gentlemen shall be dubbed 'SirHawk' for the duration of this contest. I'm sure that his skillset shall include a good pair of eyes then!!

Following the footsteps of his leader it is Project, who is never far when stuff needs to be done i hear people say. This pragmatic man always takes charge of complex activities that nobody seems to care for or want responsibility of. Well surely this contest will be difficult enough for any man!! This fighter shall bear the name 'Marty Byrde'

And finally on the roster it is Atticus-Spinelli, another youngster fresh of the boat from the old country. He made a quick rep on the streets and then got accepted into the gates of Canada, for he had some legacy over there it is rumored. Well we don't know much about him right now but who knows by the end of this contest he'll be on everyone's tongue!! His fighter name shall be 'Brock'. 

And theeeere you have it folks all fighters lined up!

Oh wait.. what's this, it seems i had some paper sticking double, it seems i have one more fighter to announce

Oh dear me, good thing i double-checked, it surely is not a man to be trifled with, it is Don Aliyan from Manhattan. Surely he'll use his leadership skills to perhaps coordinate with the other Manhattan fighters? They surely would love to steal back the title now that The big sexy has left that district and holds it hostage in Brooklyn!!! Well in order to do that 'DougX' will need to step it up!!!

After a brief intermission for local sponsors to promote their wares, the news reporter's voice fills your living room once again

AAAANNDDD we're off folks, with this many players in the game the initial day is bound to be action packed

As i said before, all the fighters have snuck and achieved their hiding positions without detection and are warming up their throwing arms as we speak. It seems the champ 'The Big Sexy' already took down one... hahah who am i kidding, it's only his first six pack!! A loud burp thunders over the battlefield surely leaving some windows in the vicinity shaking in their frames.

Oh people look at that, the first person to come up for a quick throw!! It's The Chef, hiding under his white chef's hat for camouflage he hits a barrage of snowballs, 2 of them to be exact but unfortunately they seem to fall short of his mark, perhaps the hat was clouding his view and limited his concentration at this point better luck next time.

As soon as he hides for cover we see from the left field, or is the right field... people i get always so confused with mirror images!! Let me see it seems to be 'Marty Bryde' folks, he seems to be taking good possession of his faculties... annd oo noo... that can be true, he makes a bulls eye hit on 'the Frostbite' well folks that is a big let up, coming from such a talented family to be knocked out day 1, i'm sure she shall be very disappointed.  Hmm competitive games never wait for anyone or play favorites folks!!

Hold up... the crowd is cheering again, was that another hit? Let me ask my linesman down on the pitch, hmm yes, ok folks it seems that 'JackFrost'  seems to have been fed an icey dinner tonight, the well-aimed shot came from 'DougX' who now seems to be celebrating his success perhaps a little to out in the open... OHHH NOOO, can you BELIEVE THAT FOLKS!!! 

As 'DougX' was saluting his fans on the stand after that teriffic hit he lost sight and concentration on the battlefield and it was 'SirHawk' who spotted him and with a sneaky silent but not deadly in the least shot he knocks out the big X and out of this competition...

NOW HOLD ON, I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!! it seemed that 'JackFrost' had some veeeery special technique, some kind of high elevation pitch with a triple curveball or whatever it was, but it was clearly indicated by the lines man that it was HIS!!! snowball that just landed straight on the neck of 'Capt. Masters' now that folks is a rare sight indeed. The captain looks very disappointed, but the rules are clear, snowballs release before the player is hit and out of the game still count as well, and as a result we have seen in total 4 knockouts!!!!  today people.... talking about an action packed day if i know one!!

Well that wraps up things for today, it seems the other contests, despite some of them waving a wad of cash around were less successful, apologies due to all the action their movements did not catch my eye, but then again we focus on the action right here and right now!!

Till the next time folks, hopefully your little ones will find some shut-eye if they aren't as excited as we are around the stadium!!

Good night!

After another long working day, toiling for an ungrateful boss for far too low pay you sag into your couch

Yell a little at the wife, husband or kid whoever is closest to you and just sigh for the relief this little moment brings you

You turn the knob of the radio and the all too familiar jingle is already halfway done, you hum it along and await the news' reporters voice

GOOOODDDD evening folks,

Welcome back to day 2 recap of this competition. We have seen a looooot of action last night but before I begin there has been a jury decision taken last night after the report was over.

It seems that in an attempt to decoy his opponents 'FrostJack' had made a snowman dressed in his cloths!! It seems that 'The Iceman' helped him in his ploy. Well folks that does explain the miraculous snowball hit made by 'Frostjack'!! After careful deliberation, and the ermm... well lack of real rules they can based their decisions on they didn't see this as ground for disqualification dear listeners!!

As all the contestants glare at 'JackFrost' he seems to be enjoying eeeeevvverryyy minute of it!! Good for him, we remember the fort building strategies of 'The Big Sexy' from the previous fight!

Now let's jump right into things. 

First up, it seems that is his strategy folks, it is 'The Chef' who under the cover of his wood fire cooking pit's smoke throws out a double woowzer and can you believe it!!!! He does a double knock-out!!! Holy SMOKES PEOPLE, with his first shot he takes down 'Even Sexier' who seemed to be distracted by looking at his own reflection in a piece of ice in front of his hideout. Well folks looking like a drowned cat he is far from sexy in my opinion. Hot on his streak 'The Chef'  fired a second shot in short span after that and after a split second it buries itself deeeep into the nose of... ooh nooo. it's ' Koyuki'  who apparently is at the wrong place folks. We shall not see much of him going forward, perhaps a single way back to the land of the rising sun? Well as he was starting to get up, he gets another double whammer by some folks who were too slow to aim, but still struck true on this youngster.

Well folks after this knock-out start who shall be next, will we see even more players eliminated???

Well let's see, a few more snowball volleys go around but seem to be dropped in no man's land. I guess the heat is dissipating a little bit.

But oh no!! It seems that the fire 'the Chef' has lit also gave away his location. And sure it cannot be anyone else but 'NoMercy' to take advantage of that. The Godmother takes a big draw back of her arm, and with excellent accuracy it hits 'the Chef' right in his neck and knocks off his chefs hat!! 

Now folks the lights are beginning to fade, surely this contest is a marathon and not a sprint!! Hiding will be easier now, but finding true aim must be near impossible.... But wait no,, it seems that one man ofc ... folks how can it not be, it is 'SirHawk' who is not challenged by the lighting conditions and lets lose a drop dead ringer of a ball and unfortunately for the unaware recipient it hits 'Marty Byrde' right on the brow, which leaves us another man down and we are going to be back tomorrow,,, with only 8 fighters left!!!

Stay tuned.....

Another day done at the office, blowing off steam with the buddies after work in the pub, and the bartender curious about the results turns on the radio for the well-known sports report at the end of another day in the Big Apple

Laaaaaaaddiiiiiiess, and Gentlemennnnnnn

Welcome to the end of day 3 of the New York Snow Ball Fight!!

It has been an action packed beginning of the competition and we have already lost half of our potential champions.

It is though no surprise that the champ, our very own beloved Squirrelly-Dan is still alive and kicking!!

Now let's get rreeeaaadddyyy to rummmmmblleeeee, and let the action begin.

I'm looking left and right, scanning for action, maybe someone will pop up and make the first throw. This has been the signature move of 'The Chef' but as you all know we lost him last night.

Well folks I don't know what to say, perhaps the action has made our players a bit tired today, there is ab-so-lu-te-ly NOTHING to see..

Well still nothing

nope

Nothing in my sight folks, i am sure i cleaned the windows of this commentary box this morning.

MAybe we should have a word of our sponsors to keep you al...

OOH wait, there it is, it seems that 'The Iceman' is making an attempt but alas the snowballs plop on the ground well short of their mark.

Next up close behind her it is 'JackFrost'  who seems to have her in his blind spot and he lets lose a flurry of balls too, but again no luck in his throw.

Well it seems maybe some of the others have frozen solid the action out there is limited at best.

Well maybe that's it folks, people taking a breather day.

Oh wait no, there seems to be a bit more activity it is 'SirHawk' who always is one of the last to make his move, ensuring he has a good view of the field, but it seems today his sight lets him down as his balls also make no contact to anything related to this competition.

Well that makes this day a little disappointing, but surely the action shall continue and probably be a LOOOT better tomorrow

Take care and have a good night!

It had been a few days since you have had the opportunity to take a breather, sit back and relax by the fire in the comfort of your own living room. As you sit down your arm automatically reaches out to the radio, but alas at the usual hour it gives nothing more than static.

You open up the newspaper and read through the reports of many organized crime figureheads being slaughtered in the past few days, including some names that catch your attention. Some of these folks had been fierce competitors in the fight that you loved to follow. It seemed even that the remaining champion was so overwhelmed that he took his own life in the quest of retaining his title.

Well as you wonder, what would happen to the competition your eye spies a little bulletin message which reads

The New York snowball fight currently is being paused, until the organization which seemingly also had some bullets flying towards the commentary box killing our lead referee and his back-up we are now working on finding a replacement. Some external events have lead to competitors losing their lives. However the rules allow that if any of the remaining fighters are still alive or have next of kin that wishes to take up their position they shall be allowed. The organization is currently in the process of revising the security around the field and shall restart shortly!!

It has been another long night of visiting many shopkeepers who keep coughing up less and less, you grunt and grumble each time. Somehow you feel the whole country is going to shit and the politicians are just as much to blame as the lazy immigrants that keep flooding in from both the west and the east. In order to at least finish of your day with something fun you dial into the snowball fight happening in NY. Yes after many days of disruptions the final showdown is about to happen

A young voice fills your livingroom, but the lad is full of passion like his grandfather before him and soon you feel like the news reports are just as captivating as they have been so far

Ladiiiiesss and gentlemennnnnn,

 Welcome to the continuation and final days of this exciting competition. We all know that New York has been a battlefield for a while and many lives of contestants, both knocked out and still in the competition has lost their lives protecting their beloved city.

However, decision was made to allow any kin of previous contestants to assume their parental positions and we are now back to having 5 contestants left. Yet before the war took place there was 1 day of fighting that we didn't broadcast yet. But before we reveal what happened that day, there are 2 contestants that did not have kin coming back so as a result we'll say goodbye to our brave defending champion, 'the big sexy', his kin sent a telegram and said they shall remain in the old country until further notice. Secondly the 'Brock' has been without offspring as far as this referee is aware and thus his chances of winning the competition are now reduced to ashes.

Now let's look at the competition at hand, we have 5 more brave fighters, but as we hinted at before, 1 of them was unfortunately knocked out before the daily broadcast happened. The unfortunate victim of a well-aimed snowball was 'Poppa Woody', but the good news for him is that he shall be receiving the bounty for 5th place.

As for the present!!!

It shall be a final showdown between 'SirHawk', 'NoMercy', 'JackFrost' and the 'Iceman'. All have been fierceful candidates and all have knocked out a competitor so far in this competition. Surely these are the final 4 and more than enough to get us a sportive climax for sure!!

Yet... today's fighting is probably just a day where their arms were cold, muscle untrained or just rusty it seems. For all efforts went wide of any targets and no eliminations were made today.

Let's see what tomorrow will bring us!!!

After the boring day of the contest last night you were disgruntled and fell asleep in a bad mood, but without that letting you hamper your spirits in the morning you find yourself humming the autotune and are looking forward to tonight's broadcast. At work you pretend to throw stuff at everyone you meet, weirding them out but it helps you get through the day quick... tonight!!!

LAAAAADIEESSSSS aaaaand gentlefolk!!,

Tonight we are back with the second day of the top 4 of this competition, the contestants have been warming up their muscles. Some even too much and a medic was called in for 'JackFrost' seemed to almost thaw there right in the middle of the field. Don't underestimate the power of friction heat people!!

Now the buzzer went signaling the start of today's fight, and we see a quick flurry of shots coming from 'The Iceman' but unfortunately for her they all drop well off the mark. I wonder, did she perhaps have her eyelids frozen or she simply does not generate the speed due to her rigid motions in her throw??

Next up we see it is 'JackFrost' who cooled down a bit more, but hopefully not too much!!! As he looks around, tries to zero in on his target he seems to have found a good spot. And booy was he wrong folks, he saw something move but it seemed to only have been a leaf. Well he crushed it, but sadly for him not 1 of his competitors.

Shortly after the frost annihilated that leaf we see it's 'NoMercy' popping up, she her some barking or was it cawing from left field, and with a well-aimed throw she manages to hit 'SirHawk' square on the beak!!! Ouch that gotta hurt. But oh boy people, this is getting complicated, because just as 'NoMercy' released her shots, the hawk saw something move and let lose a flurry of his own shots, those wings were might strong it seems. And as he gets hit, one of his shots single... well.. bally takes out 'JackFrost' as well. A double KNOCK OUT folks!!!

Oh boy, after that day last night, this is definitely making us sit on the edge of our seats, well at least I am!!

Tomorrow we shall be back, for the womano a womano final throw down between NoMery and Iceman.

I hope you all have a good night and dream about your favorite taking home the title !!!

After an interesting flurry of action last night, you are looking forward to finishing your racketeering shift as soon as possible, so you can have a quick bite to eat with plenty of time to spare before sitting down next to the radio. The sun's out and you enjoy eating at an outside table, a rack of ribs with spicy bbq sauce, a special recipe from hydra who is the legendary BBQ sauce maker of this country. 

Shortly after getting home, ridding yourself of some excess beers you got next to the food, you install yourself in your comfy armchair and tune in as the intro fiddles down your couch and into the night through the half opened window.

Ladiessssss and gentlemen!!!

We are coming to you LIVE, yes people, LIVE this time from the snowball arena.

Today it's the womano a womano fight between 'NoMercy' and 'Iceman' 

if their names are any signs of what to come, i'm sure it'll be cuthroat people.. but shh, i don't want more blood on this battlefield, the snow is already a dark shade of pink by now!!! 

Well let's jump right in... and seeeeeee the actiiiionnnn!!

First off it's 'Iceman' who sends a volley of shots towards 'NoMercy' but unfortunately for her, her opponent takes evasive action and dances through the artillery fire thrown her way. 

As then 'NoMercy' begins her attack, bobbing and weaving, feigning left and right and then taking a well-timed shot..... buuuuuut... oh man was that close, it seems 'Iceman'  was missed by just the breadth of a hair and we can see her visible relief written on her face.

But then she takes on a more determined look, the look for... well an ice cold killer is the best way I can describe it... She digs deep, loads her arms full and just goes for the shotgun approach pelting many balls the way of 'NoMercy' and well, there you have it folks, she hits her target!!!

The crowd (well me and the linesmen) cheer her victory, it was not long ago since the 'Big Sexy' seemed to be standing there, drunk on his feet, belching his victory cries, but 'Iceman' seems to be hardly fazed at all. She looks at her opponent with a nod of respect and then with her cold boney hand grabs the championship belt and swings it over her left shoulder.

Well there you have it folks, a brutal contest, ravaged by competitive spirit and war, but in the end a well-fought final and a gracious and deserving champion!! 

Until next time, for the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sofia wrestled with the Championship belt as it kept falling off her shoulder with all the stiff movements she made.  She was trying to make it to a nearby bench for much needed rest, but she caught her Husband's eye from the sidelines where He had not long ago been eliminated and proceeded to head that way. BrunoAccardo stuck around to see it through to the end. Sofia knew He would be cheering for her to win as was she for Him throughout the entire snowball fight.

It would have been a sweet victory for the Accardos to take first and second place, especially if Sofia came out the winner.  Her impish smile cracked the corner of her lip at the thought, but Sofia groaned in pain as the muscles in her face cried out in agony from the torturous winter air still slapping against her skin.  Finally making it to a bench near Bruno, Sofia sighed with relief.  It took a lot of dedication to stay out here this long but the end result was very worth it as Sofia tugged the Championship belt down to her lap to gaze over it.

"Not sure where this beauty is going to be displayed but isn't it glorious?"  She glanced up to meet Bruno's proud gaze.  It was still bitterly cold outside but Sofia had a sudden thought. Despite the pain it would cause, her smile was full as she handed the Championship belt to Bruno for safe keeping then stood up.  "There is one thing I'd like to do to celebrate this victory before we head somewhere full of warmth."  Sofia walked a few steps away then turned around to face Bruno.  

One swift motion had Sofia falling backwards into the snow.  She could almost imagine the concerned look on Bruno's face thinking she had collapsed, but she could hear the chuckling as she began to move her arms and legs back and forth creating a snow angel.  It was pure and simple fun to end a snowball fight full of suprises and excitement at every turn.  She kept enjoying the fun in the snow for a bit longer.  Perhaps she'd have to be extra nice to the kitty and buy some special catnip for Fluffiest_Tummy for the amazing fun here.