NFL – 2016 WEEK 6 – STATS THAT STICK OUT
Drew Brees, QB (Saints) CAR 38 at NO 41 Brees makes this list for the 2nd time in 6 weeks with his brilliant performance on Sunday. This time, he threw for 465 yards and 4 TDs. It becomes his 15th…
RELAX, THE FUTURE OF BASEBALL IS IN GOOD HANDS
As I write this article, I’m on an choo-choo heading north towards the big American Northeast cities. I’m all alone in a business-class car nice and comfy in my bouncy blue chair using my iPad on a bouncy tray table……
NFL – 2016 WEEK 5 – STATS THAT STICK OUT
Tom Brady, QB (Patriots) NE 33 at CLE 13 So, Brady made this list the first game he came back after not playing since the AFC Conference Championship Game vs Denver on Jan 24, 2016. Crazy that he puts up…
ALDS 2016: WHAT HAPPENED TO BOSTON & TEXAS??
I have been in a bit of shock since both the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers were ousted so quickly from each of their American League Division Series this season. These were the two best teams in the AL…
SPORTS FILM REVIEW – “McFarland USA”
My Dad recommended “McFarland USA” to me last year sometime. Since he rarely sends a film endorsement my way unless he really likes it, I made a mental note. But, always busy with other things to do, I put it off. I’m…
NFL – 2016 WEEK 4 – STATS THAT STICK OUT
Matt Ryan, QB (Falcons) CAR 33 at ATL 48 I was surprised to see Ryan make this list after his performance during Week 2. But here he is again with a tremendous performance Week 4 vs the Panthers when he…
WHO’S ON MY MOUNT RUSHMORE OF GOLF
I'm throwing it back to 2016 when I first constructed my imaginary shrine to golf based on a similar credo as to how the real monument was created.
PGA – REACTION TO THE INCENDIARY ARTICLE BY P.J. WILLETT
When I first read Pete “P.J.” Willett’s sharp words about Americans earlier this week, I was stunned, just like everyone else. P.J. Willett, the brother of top English golfer Danny Willett and this year’s Masters champ, absolutely lambasted American golfers…
NFL – 2016 WEEK 3 – STATS THAT STICK OUT
Jameis Winston, QB (Buccaneers) LA 37 at TB 32 Despite a loss at home, the Bucs have a lot to be proud of after their Week 3 performance including that of their second-year QB Winston. Facing one of the top pass defenses so far this season, Winston managed to throw for 405 yards which was a career…
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…
PGA – MCILROY SALVAGES 2016 SEASON WITH FEDEX CUP WIN
I recently posted an article which discussed how PGA players have finally warmed to the idea of winning the FedExCup. Since the procedure(s) for predicting winners of this title has been ironed out over the last several years, it has…
NFL – 2016 WEEK 2 – STATS THAT STICK OUT
Matt Ryan, QB (Falcons) ATL 35 at OAK 28 I’ll admit I did not see this one coming. Ryan is currently the #1 ranked QB in the NFL after Week 2. His passer rate is best at 121.4, accuracy almost…