I wasn’t planning on blogging during my Bali vacation (one of the most beautiful places I have visited, by the way; y’all should go!), but what went down between Jay-Z and the NFL got my attention. So did the reaction…. Read More ›
Sports
Brown/Raiders Kerfuffle Proves Steelers Dodged Bullet
I almost feel sorry for the Oakland Raiders. I mean, they did pay all that money to Antonio Brown to be their #1 receiver and missing piece to their offense. Head coach Jon Gruden traded Amari Cooper last season for… Read More ›
Hey ‘Bama and SEC: Give Clemson Its Due!
Before I unleash on Alabama football, the Southeastern Conference, and their honks, let me disclose the following. Even though I have always been — and always will be — an Atlantic Coast Conference honk (NC State grad, class of 1997),… Read More ›
Hey Brian Cashman, What the Hell Are You Doing?
This year’s trade deadline came and went with the usual blockbuster deals. The Cincinnati Reds obtaining Trevor Bauer from the Cleveland Indians for Yasiel Puig. The New York Mets surprising obtaining Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays. And finally,… Read More ›
Time to “Put Up or Shut Up” for Tomlin and Big Ben
One of my favorite times of the year is finally upon us: NFL training camp. Teams — and fans — during this time of the year come in with high hopes, whether it be a playoff berth, division title or… Read More ›
Unequal Pay for the USWNT: the Bottom Line
The US Women’s National Team’s performance in the Women’s World Cup was a thing of beauty. From the 13-0 ass-kicking over Thailand, to sending the host squad France home from the quarterfinals crying, culminating with a 2-0 win in the… Read More ›
Kawhi (and Paul George) to the Clippers: DAMN
Damn. In a matter of fact, GOD-damn. What a helluva sports story to wake up to on a Saturday morning. Kawhi Leonard signing with the Los Angeles CLIPPERS was surprising enough. Everyone and their mama thought that it was either… Read More ›