The Kentucky Derby prep race season is winding down with only five races left on the calendar to determine the final list of competitors for the 143rd Running of the Roses on May 6. Three of these races are slated…
Tennis fans are used to witnessing players with bad tempers. Tantrums, rants and complete meltdowns are not uncommon. Neither is abuse to racquets, officials and even reporters. And, hey – it’s understandable. Tennis is a difficult sport particularly for the singles…
This is the greatest time in history for a sports fan to be alive. Beyond unprecedented access to athletes around the world, some of the greatest legends in sports are in action as we speak. Back in 2013, I first…
Something extraordinary could happen in the world of thoroughbred horse racing this Saturday (March 25). The 4-year son of Unbridled’s Song, Arrogate, has the chance to win the international Triple Crown of the world’s richest races when he will challenge…
Those of us who are fans of former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch are anxious to find out if the 30-year old will come out of retirement, for real this time. About a year ago and after 9 seasons in…
Yeah, I know you don’t have time to sit down and watch a baseball game or two right now. You’d rather tune into March Madness or surf the web on your phone. There’s also a million other tasks to complete…
I was recently browsing the Sports Illustrated Online Vault as I often do (a fun way to pass the time by the way) and I came upon a “Tip” in a 1957 issue that could explain a lot about my…
With less than 8 weeks to go before the Kentucky Derby, injuries to most of the dominant contenders leaves many horse racing fans wondering if we will witness a contest of subpar talent on the First Saturday in May this…
Many sports fans are satisfied with simply attending their favorite team’s games during their lifetimes. For others like me who want to indulge my love for all sports, witnessing the greatest sporting events in the world is a mission. I don’t…
All four of last season’s majors were collected by first-time champions. And, so far during the early part of 2016-17, we’ve seen several first-timers take home tournament trophies (Cody Gribble, Mackenzie Hughes, Hudson Swafford, and Jon Rahm). With all this quality and…
Since Commissioner Rob Manfred took office, he has been on a mission to cultivate a new generation of baseball fans primarily by focusing on pace of play and pace of action initiatives. But, perhaps he should also turn his attention…
While spring training is just getting underway across Arizona and Florida, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has continued his crusade to endorse the initiatives originally set forth in his inaugural January 2015 Letter to the Fans. That is, Manfred’s top priority…