The Beautiful Mess of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate
Look, I'm Gonna Say It: We're All Hypocrites I was at a bar in Chicago last Tuesday, watching the Bulls game with my buddy Marcus...
The Quiet Revolution: Why We’re All Wrong About Pickleball
Let's Get One Thing StraightI hate pickleball. There. I said it. (Well, typed it.) I've been in sports media for 22 years, and I've...
The Overhyped Underdog: Why I’m Tired of the ‘Local Heroes’ Narrative in Sports
Look, I'm gonna say it I'm tired. Tired of the underdog story. Tired of the 'local heroes' narrative that's been beaten into the ground like...
The Dirty Truth About Sports Hydration: I’m Probably Wrong, But Here We Go
I'm Gonna Piss People Off Look, I know what I'm about to say is gonna ruffle some feathers. But frankly, I don't care. I've been...
Why American Sports Fans Are Obsessed with Losing
I've Been Wrong About Losing Look, I'm gonna admit something right off the bat. I've been wrong. For years. About losing. Yeah, I know, shocking,...
The Beautiful Mess of Sports Fandom: Why We Love to Hate
Confessions of a Die-Hard Fan Look, I'm gonna level with you. I've been a sports fan for as long as I can remember. My dad...
The Underrated Art of the Benchwarmer: Why Everyone Needs a Sports Break
I Hate to Admit It, But... I'm a Benchwarmer Look, I'm not gonna lie. I love sports. I live, breathe, and sometimes even dream in...
The Quiet Crisis in Youth Sports: It’s Not About Winning Anymore
Look, I'm gonna say something controversial Back in 1998, I coached a little league team in Pittsburgh. We had 12 kids, all aged 10 and...
The Underdog Spirit: Why We Love a Good Comeback Story
The Magic of ComebacksLook, I'm gonna be honest with you. There's nothing quite like a good comeback story in sports. It's the underdog narrative...
The Quiet Crisis in Youth Sports: It’s Time to Fix What We Broke
I'm Mad, Aren't You? Look, I've been around sports my whole life. Played 'em, covered 'em, lived and breathed 'em. But something's rotten in the...