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The Third Monday in April

This I know to be true; I am not a runner.  If there is ever a zombie apocalypse, my plan is to stab the fastest people around me in the legs so I’m the first to get away from the undead horde.  The only thing fast I enjoy is fast food.  The only thing runningContinue reading “The Third Monday in April”

Cycling’s Greatest Event is 3 Months Away, And We’ve Gotten a Sneak Peek

The 2021 Tour de France race route was released last month and thus begins the excitement of that 3 week long event that anyone who knows what a bicycle is ends up watching at least 1 stage. It’s a morning ritual for me. Get my coffee, put on the TV and watch the stage. WithContinue reading “Cycling’s Greatest Event is 3 Months Away, And We’ve Gotten a Sneak Peek”

And Why Does the Major League Baseball Need a DH?

Jacob deGrom is solid proof baseball does not need the Designated Hitter.  In the fifth inning of the first game of the young season for the New York Mets, deGrom has 2 base hits and one RBI. In terms of career stats, in eight seasons deGrom has had 350 at bats with a batting averageContinue reading “And Why Does the Major League Baseball Need a DH?”

Did Barnes Go Too Far After Arizona Upset UCONN? Nope.

Athletics are emotional. Feeling disrespected makes you emotional. Add the two together and you better believe the first thought you have when you beat a higher seed to reach your first NCAA Title game after being disrespected all tournament is…f-them, we deserve this. Arizona women’s basketball coach, Adia Barnes, in a post-game team huddle…an intimateContinue reading “Did Barnes Go Too Far After Arizona Upset UCONN? Nope.”

Historic Bonneville Speedway is in Trouble. Can It Be Saved?

There’s a strip of land in Utah, a strip so unique and perfect it’s become the place where legendary speed records have been set. A place many consider the temple of speed. Iconic speed legends have graced the salty land to make us all wonder just what does it feel like going 200+ MPH onContinue reading “Historic Bonneville Speedway is in Trouble. Can It Be Saved?”

One of the Greats Retires: Roy Williams Hangs it Up

The great NCAA Men’s College Basketball coach, Roy Williams, has retired after 33 years of college coaching with 903 wins and a 77% winning percentage. What defines greatness? Is it Championships? Is it longevity? Is it how many players you put in the NBA? Is it principles? Coach Williams had all of it: 3 NationalContinue reading “One of the Greats Retires: Roy Williams Hangs it Up”

Aston Martin is Back in Formula 1, and the Car Has a Fitting Nickname

Aston Martin is back in Formula 1 racing after 61 years. Aston Martin is most notable for their appearances in James Bond movies. From Sean Connery’s DB5 in Goldfinger in 1964 and again in Thunderball in 1965, to the throwback rebuilt DB5 in Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (2007), Casino Royale (2006) & Skyfall (2012).Continue reading “Aston Martin is Back in Formula 1, and the Car Has a Fitting Nickname”

Inequality for Women isn’t New, the Timing Was Just Wrong

The inequality between men and women isn’t new. The only difference now are social media platforms and the recent pushes for equality. It started long before the two weights in a locker room, it’s started with pioneers like Babe Didrikson Zaharis, Billie Jean King, Althea Gibson, Manon Rhéaume, Wilma Rudolph, Lindsay Vonn, and Danica Patrick.Continue reading “Inequality for Women isn’t New, the Timing Was Just Wrong”