Gary Giddins’ new biography of Bing Crosby, nearly two decades in the making (“part one” was released at the beginning of this century) should be the kind of book that’s right up my alley. It’s more than 700 pages long, … Continue reading
First-place team as a three-point underdog? That’s just insulting. Thirteen-point victory? That’s called redemption. … Continue reading
Notre Dame with a big game against Florida State tomorrow? This is 1993, right? … Continue reading
There may have been a Blue Wave last night, but it did not extend to the University of Kentucky. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team was trounced by Duke in the “Champions League” tournament in Indianapolis, 118-84. This following a disappointing … Continue reading
Yesterday’s loss for my hometown (and still first-place) Redskins was far from the worst sports moment I’ve ever witnessed. That distinction belongs to Game Seven of the 2001 World Series, described in last Friday’s post. Over the weekend I thought … Continue reading
This weekend marks the 17th anniversary of the most disappointing sports moment I ever witnessed. The days of the week line up this year too. It was Sunday, November 4, 2001, that the Arizona Diamondbacks completed their seven-game series win … Continue reading
Many people I know consider Halloween their favorite holiday, and their favorite day of the year. Personally I respect the original intent of Halloween, as the eve of that most hallowed of days… Discount candy day! … Continue reading
First, read my post from Oct. 17. Now repeat with the following changes. Change Carolina to the Giants and delete “didn’t.” Change Pittsburgh to Navy and 7-0 to 8-0. That is all. … Continue reading
If there was ever any question how one should live his life, consider that of Bill Mayhugh, D.C.-area radio host, musician, sportsman, impresario, and philanthropist. Some days you wake up, read the obits, and end up jealous of a dead … Continue reading
Game One of baseball’s World Series last night turned up pretty much everything I would have expected, for better or worse. The Red Sox won, 12 pitchers were used, and the game ended after midnight. Basically this is 2013 all … Continue reading