Sports

What sports movie deserved an Oscar most?

February 29, 2016 general

Monday, 6 a.m. I love sports movies. Even the ones that bend the facts. It happens. People are so committed to bringing a great tale the big screen that they fudge  the story. You’d think that Chariots of Fire, the Blind Side, 61, Rudy and, especially, Cool Runnings would be enough fun all by themselves. […]

Tagged as: Movies, Oscars, Raging Bull, Sports

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Even now, a kid remembers a Christmas glove

December 25, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. The glove was dark brown with light brown stitching. And it fit as if it had been sewn around my hand. “Clete Boyer,” it said in the palm. The glove smelled rich and luxurious, and it felt like the saddles of horses. Slide this glove in. A glove like this endangered every […]

Tagged as: Boyer, Christmas, Electric Football, Sports

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In sports, rule-breakers have become more common

June 25, 2015 general

Thursday, 8:13 a.m. What is cheating? And how rampant is it? Is cheating deflating a football? Is it corking a bat like Albert Bell? Is it spitting on a baseball? Is it Stick-Um all over the jersey? Is it stealing signs? Is it illegal taping of opponents? Is it tinkering with the headphones? Is it […]

Tagged as: Cheats, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, Rules, Sports

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