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Perhaps reigning AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander of the Tigers, or Yankees workhorse C.C. Sabathia, or the Phillies’ crafty lefty Cole Hamels, recent perfect game hurler Matt Cain of the Giants, or maybe the Nats’ 23-year old phenom Stephen Strasburg. ...

As I watched an extraordinary number of TV coverage hours on the US Open this weekend, several thoughts and images remain with me……   Like no other American golf course, The Olympic Club is synonymous with stunning comeback wins and famous runner-ups.  Jack...

The beautiful thing about the United States Golf Association’s U.S. Open is that it is just that, “open” to ANYONE who can qualify.  Fourteen years ago (1998), the last time the U.S. Open was played at the historic Olympic Golf Club in San Francisco, Stanford graduate...

You can say whatever you want to say about Barry Bonds, but if you are a true fan of the game of baseball you have to admit that over the last quarter century he undeniably should be recognized as one of the game’s top five players.  I personally would go as far to...

It’s been 34 years since we’ve had a thoroughbred horse racing Triple Crown.  That’s the longest drought in history, but I can “AFFIRM” this year will finally bring us another.  Horse racing success is not easy to predict, and there are many ways one could choose to...

In a remarkable Game 4, the Philadelphia Sixers overcame an early abysmal performance and as much as an 18-point deficit to even their NBA Eastern Conference series against the Boston Celtics.  This was a Boston Celtic team who many proclaimed had “levied an old...

In his ninth NBA season, “King James” has won his third MVP award in the last four years.  Some would argue that this should have been his fourth MVP in a row.  Just four players in the 66 years of NBA history have won more Maurice Podoloff (named after the NBA’s...

Here’s your very quick update on Danica Patrick as the NASCAR circus roles into Darlington, South Carolina this weekend……….The “Track Too Tough to Tame” will be Danica Patrick’s second and most difficult NASCAR test to date.  This infamous short track with...

Sadly, I disagree.  A torn right ACL and meniscus, including the recent discovery of a blood clot in his right calf, will tragically and abruptly put an end to the unmatched 18-year career of 42-year old Mariano “Mo” Rivera.  I say this because even though Mo is...

This past weekend in Woodlands, Texas about 40,000 lucky fans at the Champion’s Tour Insperity Championship got to witness something very special.  After Saturday’s tournament round was completed, nine of the game’s most legendary names (playing in three threesomes)...

By all accounts, Tiaina Baul “Junior” Seau, Jr. was more extraordinary off the field than he was on it.  He could never be the guy that accepted help; he was ALWAYS the guy helping someone else.  The 12-time NFL Pro Bowler was trying to deal with life after the...

OK, I’m not quite ready to put “Prince Albert” in the can with Carl Crawford as a big contract - big bust acquisition, but after getting off to the worst start in their 46-year history, fans in Anaheim are definitely wondering what the hell is going on…….and so am I. ...

Let me hear from you imaginative and comedic readers out there.  First, register to comment with Livefyre below, and then type-in your captions (by name on photo) in the comments block.   Come on; let’s see who can come up with the best captions?    ...

Earlier this week, Southern Methodist University announced that coaching legend and Hall of Famer, 71-year old Larry Brown will be tasked with bringing its basketball program to life.  Let’s hope Brown can outlast his five-year contract!  There’s probably been no...

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On April 21st, immortality came in Seattle for a 29-year old journeyman pitcher from Nacogdoches, Texas.  Phil Humber (Umm-ber), the 3rd overall pick by the Mets in the 2004 MLB draft, had toiled with four different teams over the last seven years.  His 12-10 career...

One of the greatest wide receivers in Notre Dame Football history has finally earned a spot in the Cubs starting rotation.  Thanks in great part to a pre-spring training, one-on-one meeting with new Team President Theo Epstein; Jeff Samardzija (sah-MAR-jee-yah)...

After just four months of lackadaisical effort; a sulking, habitually tardy, and out of shape Lamar Odom was finally placed on the permanent “inactive” list for the rest of the season by the Dallas Mavericks.  That means the Mavs will unload him before next season. ...

Just one week into the season and first-year Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine has created a virtual media frenzy in Boston by calling out clean-up hitter Kevin Youkilis on his level of effort.  Bad thing is, he did it with reporters and NOT privately with “Youk”. ...

This season, at the age of 49, he has become the oldest player ever to make an opening day MLB roster.  This spring, he was 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA in five spring training appearances to earn a spot in the starting rotation for the Colorado Rockies.  Amazingly, he’s just...

This vagabond football coach has held 15 jobs for 11 different programs over the last 24 years.  He put his latest employer, the University of Arkansas and its Athletic Director Jeff Long, in a very awkward and embarrassing position by not initially telling the truth...

After tuning in to last week’s Masters, I’m convinced we may have witnessed the most exciting and emotional major golf championship ever.  Two golf shots in this year's Masters qualify in my five greatest shots in Masters history. In all of its storied 76-year...

The money MLB teams are throwing around these days is staggering.  It seems all it takes is one or two productive years and a player can be set for life.  But last week, things got entirely out of hand.  The San Francisco Giants signed 27-year old starting pitcher...

No doubt, it’s been an exciting and historic year for the Baylor Bears.  First, RG3 became their first Heisman Trophy winner in leading the football team to only its second 10-win season in 112 years.  Then, Brittney Griner was chosen AP Player-of-the-Year and became...