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Nobody outside knows what goes on inside a marriage. But, like most people these days, Tom and Gisele shared much of what was going on inside theirs on social media. Tom and Gisele Divorcing That’s why their announced divorce settlement today surprised no one. Never mind the folly inherent in their horses-already-left-the-barn request for privacy. The only wonder… Read more.
Of course, Deflategate was all about Tom Brady getting others to continually sacrifice for his benefit, and then casting them aside the moment he’s called upon to make any sacrifice for theirs. I submit that there’s a direct line between the Brady who threw two lowly Patriots employees under the bus in 2015, when the… Read more.
When mental issues forced Simone Biles to withdraw from last year’s (delayed) Tokyo 2020 Olympics, many fans thought we’d never see the likes of her again. But, when aging forced Michael Jordan to retire, I remember thinking we’d never see the likes of him again. Then along came Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to wow… Read more.
Bill Russell, the NBA legend, is dead Bill Russell died on Sunday. Athletes in all sports are racing to pay tribute. And they’re all tweeting about the great example Russell set off the court. He took part in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and was seated in the front row of the crowd… Read more.
Serena, the GOAT, Becomes the Sacrificial Lamb On Tuesday, Serena Williams lost in the first round to 115th-ranked Harmony Tan 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7). If ever there were a case of the GOAT looking like a sacrificial lamb, this was it. It was the 21st time that Serena Williams has played Wimbledon. It was Harmony Tan’s first… Read more.
Coach and player in master-slave relationship For years, I have been decrying the master-slave relationship between coaches like Nick Saban of Alabama and his football players. I’ve always believed that colleges should pay players. In this regard, I refer you to commentaries like “Reggie Bush Forfeits Heisman Trophy” on September 16, 2010, and “Salaries of College Coaches Reflect Enduring Master-Slave Relationships”… Read more.
Sunday’s race made clear that any hope Lewis Hamilton had of winning his eighth Formula One title this year is already up in smoke. The Daily Mail reported on his ongoing frustrations and epic falling from grace on Sunday as follows: ________ Lewis Hamilton has given up on his hopes of winning the 2022 Formula… Read more.
The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the UConn Huskies last night to win the NCAA women’s national championship. And South Carolina did so with relative ease, winning 64-49. Organizers hype the annual NCAA Division 1 Basketball Tournament as “March Madness.” They do so to exploit “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” inherent in low-seeded… Read more.
Baseball might be as American as apple pie. But greed is as deep as a bottomless pit. That is the only explanation for subjecting fans to another baseball lockout. Baseball is already the least popular among America’s major professional sports. Not least because it is so intrinsically boring that Tiger Woods made even golf more… Read more.
Findings of doping finally moved Kentucky racing officials to strip Medina Spirit of last year’s win in the Kentucky Derby and suspend its famous trainer Bob Baffert. Unfortunately, the only news is that the punishment was so lenient. Because here in part is what I wrote in “Baffert ‘Baffled’ as Doping Dogs Derby Winner. Ha!”… Read more.
