The most recent scandal to rock the sports world involves no sex, drugs, or domestic violenc. Just, you know, a hundred million dollars or so. I’m about as surprised to discover corruption and bribery among soccer’s governing officials as I … Continue reading
With last night’s emphatic win over the Atlanta Hawks, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on their way to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2007. Their likely opponent is the team with the best record in the NBA this … Continue reading
Fifty years ago today this happened. In front of just 2,400 spectators in tiny Lewistown, Maine, Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in one of the most talked-about sports moments of all time. Ali, who had publically converted to Islam … Continue reading
The phrase “only in Loudoun County” seems to come up often in my speech and thoughts. It is never under positive circumstances. This week’s sign that those of us in Loudoun County are just a little bit, well, unusual, appears … Continue reading
Dear National League girlfriend, I thought we had a deal. We have our fun togethe, but when the missus is in town you’ve got to let it go. Remember, Nats, I’m still married to the Yankees, and 50% off at … Continue reading
I’m glad I saw all the other episodes of Mad Men first, because if I had started with the finale I’d have never watched another. And I would have been very confused. Actually, I’ve seen all the earlier episodes and I was … Continue reading
Way to jinx it, O’Connell. I hope you were not watching our local sports teams Wednesday night, two of whom produced just about the worst quarter hour of D.C. sports history with bang-bang losses in heart-breaking fashion. Not even a … Continue reading
Despite their trouncing last night I’m going to go out on a limb on May 13 and say the Washington Nationals will win the National League pennant this year. I’m not going to guarantee a victory like Alexander Ovechkin, but I … Continue reading
I like it when things make sense. Yankees beat up on Orioles, Nats win by heroics. Caps blow series leads, Wizards find unlikely ways to come out on top. The ‘Skins? They still look great as long as no one … Continue reading
My reaction to most of Alex Rodriguez’s first 659 career home runs has been something along the order of “meh.” I have greatly cheered the most recent two. My, how times have changed. And I know the Yankees can afford … Continue reading