Sports category
Fade to the Endzone
13 Oct 2019 — My interest in football has been on a downward trajectory like so many lobbed passes. Read Fade to the Endzone
FIFA Fever
10 Jun 2018 — My interest, and the world's interest, in soccer is probably greater than it's ever been. There's excitement about the possibility of memorable entertainment and maybe some sadness about elapsed time. Read FIFA Fever
1998 World Cup
26 May 2018 — I'll follow World Cups until I can't follow them, but the one from 20 years ago will always be my favorite. Read 1998 World Cup
2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class
30 Mar 2018 — These five men played in the NBA during its golden era. Read 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Where Eagles Dare and Patriots Fade
6 Feb 2018 — I missed a high-scoring Super Bowl that looked entertaining from start to finish. It could mark the end of an era, though. Read Where Eagles Dare and Patriots Fade
Making New England great again
6 Feb 2017 — The Belichick-Brady era Patriots have won their fifth Super Bowl in a 15-year span. Read Making New England great again
NBA history, 20 years in the making
25 Apr 2016 — The NBA had a doubly historic night on the 13th of April. Two landmarks capped the regular season, and both of them originated in 1996. Read NBA history, 20 years in the making
New FIFA president
26 Feb 2016 — The times are changing at FIFA, I hope. Read New FIFA president
Denver in my mind
2 Feb 2016 — Super Bowl L will be a passing of the torch or a riding into the sunset. I want the latter. Read Denver in my mind
FIFA Sixteen
12 Jan 2016 — The governing body of soccer is stronger than ever because we're all hypocrites. Read FIFA Sixteen