I’ve noticed that most American sports fans don’t generally follow horse racing except for the Triple Crown which takes place within a five-week period every spring. It’s a shame, really. There are so many other fun year-round races I think the…
Last week, two of the top ten best-selling jerseys in the NFL were for running backs (Najee Harris- PIT, Derrick Henry – TEN). It’s not totally unusual for players at that position to get such recognition by fans but it can be uncommon. …
Every year when the Belmont Stakes rolls around again, I can’t help but to think of Secretariat’s triumphant romp around Big Sandy in 1973 when he won by 31 lengths and set the North American dirt record for 1.5 miles in 2:24, a…
There will be ten contenders in tomorrow’s Preakness Stakes, but this race is setting up to become an epic battle between two horses (Medina Spirit and Concert Tour), both Bob Baffert trainees who like to be forwardly placed. Knowing that these two are the…
If you look around the internet to survey which horse expert handicappers are picking to win this year’s Kentucky Derby, you’ll likely find a more varied response than usual. While we may have a solid field of contenders lining up…
This year, my Frankengolfer will be made up of Paul Casey, Justin Thomas, Denny McCarthy & Dustin Johnson.
With just six weeks left until the 2021 Kentucky Derby, this is the time of the 3-year-old horse racing season when the cream starts rising to the top. Truth be told, three colts have already made it to my unofficial…
I’ve longed been inspired by athletes. It’s why I write this blog in the first place. So, having the ability to bring attention to amazing athletes forgotten in time… it brings me so much satisfaction. ~Shelly Holt Today, I’m happy to shine the…
For the first time in 86 years, there will be no patrons at the Masters. How will this affect the players?
This certainly has been a year to remember (or forget). But, at least one thing remains steady during this strange stretch in time: live televised international sports. If you’re like me, you’ve been relishing the return of most major sports this…
The bizarre sports year that is 2020 continues on… Instead of its usual place as the second jewel of the Triple Crown on the third Saturday in May, the Preakness Stakes is taking place on the first Saturday in October…
It may seem strange for us to be discussing the Run for the Roses in September and not during the month of May when it is traditionally held. But, it feels good to know at least one thing remains constant during…