Feb 20, 2012

Being a true sports fan is kind of like taking a ride in an elevator—there are very clear and binding rules for how you conduct yourself, even if the rules aren’t posted anywhere. And should you unknowingly violate one, you’ll definitely know by the blanket of awkwardness that suddenly descends upon everyone. If you’re just getting into sports but...

Feb 16, 2012

The Knicks have stumbled upon a guy who a few weeks ago didn’t have a guaranteed contract. He graduated from Harvard with a degree in Economics and wasn’t drafted in the NBA coming out of college. This season he’s been cut by two teams before the Knicks picked him up–but with his track record and the fact that his contract...

Feb 9, 2012

When picking up a new sport or hobby, many people like to dabble in the shallow end of the pool. With limited time, resources, and energy, they figure that it’s better to get at least a little experience than no experience at all. That’s probably true. But for other outdoor enthusiasts, this approach just doesn’t do. Why go through all the research...

Feb 7, 2012

Ok . . . well Tebowing isn’t dead. But Tebow’s season was so along came a new fascination: Bradying. Following the under-par performance by the New England Patriots those who were disappointed and feeling down took to Bradying.  It stemmed from Brady’s pose at the end of the Super Bowl after a disappointing failure to complete a game winning...