RANKING THE TOP 30 ACTIVE PRO SPORTS LEGENDS (2025)
It's an extraordinary time to be alive as a sports fan. So many sports legends in action at once. I ranked them again like I did in 2013 & 2017.
FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Fanny Blankers-Koen
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…
WHAT’S WRONG WITH ARROGATE? AND, ARE SUCCESSFUL HORSE TRAINERS THE BEST KIND OF COACH IN ALL OF SPORTS?
No one seems to be talking about one of the more interesting sports stories of the weekend. Didn’t anyone see Arrogate, the World’s Best Racehorse on dirt, lose again on Saturday at the Grade 1 TVG Pacific Classic at Del…
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…
FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Fay Crocker
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…
FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Fritz Pollard
Frederick Douglass “Fritz” Pollard (Jan 27, 1894 – May 11, 1986) was an African-American groundbreaker that forged a trail for others in the NFL. He has a lot of firsts next to his name in the history books: First black…
SI’s SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR 2016 – Exploring the Candidates
Last week, Sports Illustrated revealed the 12 contenders for its 2016 Sportsperson of the Year Award. The winner will be unveiled on December 1: Michael Phelps Chicago Cubs Simone Biles Usain Bolt LeBron James Breanna Stewart Katie Ledecky Vin Scully…
FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Doris Hart
Similar to my previous Former Player Spotlight article on Cary Middlecoff, I have chosen for us to take a closer look at an athlete who overcame physical limitations to become one of the greatest champions of her era. Her sport of…
FORMER PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Cary Middlecoff
This article is the first in a new series I am calling: “Former Player Spotlight”. Over the years, I’ve noticed the contributions of many players who may not necessarily be household names, but who left a mark on the sport…
TOM BRADY’S LEGACY AND DEFLATEGATE; SUGGESTED RANKING SYSTEM FOR SPORTS CHEATERS
It is “more probable than not” that we sports fans are very confused right now about what to think of Tom Brady. In February, we watched him win his 4th Super Bowl with the New England Patriots and cement his personal…
BLAME THE MODERN SPORTS FAN FOR THE DEMISE OF BOXING
Recently, I noticed that several major networks have committed to a robust schedule of upcoming boxing matches during primetime on a regular basis (ESPN, NBCSN, FOX Sports 1, HBO, and Showtime). Since the sport had seen a major decline in…
WHY I PREFER WINTER OLYMPICS OVER SUMMER
I get giddy every time the Winter Olympics return, probably even more so than the Summer Games. But, I don’t think I’m in the majority and, I don’t really understand why. Recently, at a family gathering, we had a discussion…