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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

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • April 19, 2017
  • MLB

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • April 14, 2017
  • GOLF

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • April 10, 2017
  • GOLF

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • April 7, 2017
  • Horse Racing

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • April 4, 2017
  • Tennis

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 29, 2017
  • Other, Soccer

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 24, 2017
  • Horse Racing

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 22, 2017
  • NFL

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 18, 2017
  • MLB

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 16, 2017
  • Former Player Profiles, GOLF

QUESTION MARKS SURROUNDING THE TOP 2017 KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDERS

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 14, 2017
  • Horse Racing

TENNIS – WHY INDIAN WELLS IS HIGH ON MY SPORTS BUCKET LIST

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…

  • Shelly HoltShelly Holt
  • March 8, 2017
  • Tennis
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