KENTUCKY DERBY 2017 – MY PICKS
As you are probably aware, this 143rd version of the Run for the Roses is wide open with no front runner in the mix, unlike in recent years. During this prep season, two of the top horses in the field were retired due…
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TENNIS – FORMERLY SUSPENDED PLAYERS WHO DOPED SHOULD NOT RECEIVE WILD CARDS UPON THEIR RETURN
Maria Sharapova returned to tennis last week after serving a 15-month suspension for taking a banned substance in early 2016. The five-time grand slam champion had tested positive for using meldonium or “Mildronate” at the 2016 Australian Open. It is…
MLS – TIM HOWARD HAS A POINT ABOUT WANTING A REVIEW OF FAN-ATHLETE INTERACTIONS
The unruly fan behaviors at the Ryder Cup 2025 in NY reminds me of a post I wrote in 2017. Seems the sporting world continues to be reluctant in dealing with rowdy fans & its creating an unhealthy culture of abuse towards athletes.
WHICH WILL COME FIRST FOR MLB: A FEMALE UMPIRE, MANAGER OR PLAYER?
Baseball is the only major non-contact sport where size and strength don’t matter as much, and there are no differences between the sexes when it comes to the capabilities of managing a team or officiating the sport
PGA – ALLOWING VIEWERS TO ACT AS REFEREES HAS GOT TO STOP
Picture this: It is Sunday afternoon during the final round of the ANA Inspiration, the LPGA’s first major of the year. And, Lexi Thompson, one of the best players in the world is up 2 strokes on the nearest competitor after 54…
SERGIO GARCIA’S NEWFOUND CALMNESS & HIS FIRST MAJOR VICTORY
It took him 19 years and 73 career starts, but on Sunday, Spaniard Sergio Garcia, 37, ended his long wait for a major championship victory when he defeated Justin Rose in a sudden death play-off to win his first Masters. So, what made…
KENTUCKY DERBY 2017 PREP RACES – Wood Memorial, Blue Grass, Santa Anita Stakes
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 – FROM ONE BAD BOY TO ANOTHER: JIMMY CONNORS SHOULD BE NICK KYRGIOS’ COACH
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…
RANKING THE TOP 20 ACTIVE PRO SPORTS LEGENDS (2017)
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…
WILL ARROGATE BECOME THE WORLD’S RICHEST RACEHORSE?
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…
NFL – I HOPE MARSHAWN LYNCH COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT, FOR REAL THIS TIME
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…
HEY AMERICA, THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC IS ACTUALLY FUN TO WATCH
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…