Anyone who tuned in to watch Sunday Night Football and returned to the couch from their bathroom breaks and beer runs in time to see the halftime commentary may have been a little taken aback … and appalled. This was the time that NBC’s well-known sports analyst Bob Costas chose to go on a politically … Continue reading
The outstanding career of starting pitcher Ben Sheets came to an end today as he pitched one inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out two batters and throwing heaters up to 95 MPH. Though it would end up being his last inning on the mound, what he did for the Braves in the few short … Continue reading
By now, I’m sure everyone on the planet has probably either heard, seen or read about the final play of last night’s Monday Night Football game. Let me just say that I had no clue a team could win a game when the quarterback throws a Hail Mary interception. Apparently, the newfangled rulebooks the NFL’s … Continue reading
There was a lot of great football played in the last week, beginning with a surprise loss by the defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. I will admit that, even though it was the Dallas Cowboys – who I despise – that beat the Giants, I went to bed with a smile on my … Continue reading
Unless you’re living under a rock or in a coma, you’re probably well aware that the NFL season begins tonight when the Dallas Cowboys face off against the defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants. With the season kicking off, I would like to introduce Touchdown Tuesday, a new weekly column in which I’ll be … Continue reading
“There comes a point in every man’s life when he has to say, ‘Enough is enough’ … For me, that time is now.” Those were the words Lance Armstrong spoke in regard to his decision to give up his fight against doping charges brought against him by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. In a way, … Continue reading
Seeing as how the NFL is not making much progress in reaching a deal with the NFL Referees Association, it appears that Shannon Eastin will become the first female to officiate a regular season NFL game. As part of a group of replacement officials, Eastin made her league debut on Aug. 9, serving as the … Continue reading
The road to the Olympic medal podium has always seemed to be paved with gold for U. S. women’s beach volleyball stars Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings. And London was certainly not any different. The pair once again found themselves on the brink of yet another golden Olympic moment and rose to the occasion. … Continue reading
Not since the Magnificent Seven of Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Dominique Dawes, Kerri Strug, Jaycie Phelps, Amy Chow and Amanda Borden have U. S. gymnastics fans had so much to cheer about. Whether or not the Fantastic Five – or whatever they end up being known as – is better than the 1996 team is … Continue reading
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has suffered the wrath of Team USA fans for his “mediocre” performances so far this year at the London games. Finishing fourth in his first event, the 400-meter individual medley, the social media world exploded with disappointment over Phelps. Apparently, someone of his caliber should win or medal in every single … Continue reading
