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As the inquisitive, mischievous son of a preacher man, I was always testing my Daddy’s faith. Never more so than when I asked, with angelic sincerity, why God allows evil people to triumph over good people. He had no real answer for me back then, and I doubt he’d have one for me today. Therefore,… Read more.
It’s hardly surprising that Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is being hyped as the biggest in Boxing history. But, to be fair, the reported $400-million purse they’ll be splitting between them justifies the hype. Several readers have contacted me to inquire about my interest in and pick for this fight. This excerpt… Read more.
Perennial contender Juan Manuel Márquez of Mexico shocked the world on Saturday when he knocked out Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in the sixth round at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. And nowhere was this shock felt more profoundly than in Pacquiao’s home country where he’s a bona fide national hero. Pacquiao, of course, is the eight-division… Read more.
With all due respect to Andy Warhol, we live in a world now where anyone can cultivate a lifetime of fame. This means that, on any given day, Snooki from The Jersey Shore or one of Tiger’s mistresses can seem every bit as worthy of fame as Tina Fey or Kate Middleton. This might seem an… Read more.
