This slam dunk of my top 10 favorite basketball expressions come from my book Best About Sports…
…It would be crazy if the metaphoric and figurative ways we describe the game of basketball, whether in the NBA or at the NCAA level, actually came true.
Continue readingYes, the subject of sports stirs the embers of conversations from yesterday’s nationally televised game as well as from championship games from several seasons ago. Fans who can’t remember what they ate for lunch have amazing recollection of events on the ice, hardwood, pitch, end zone or home plate from decades back and always seek outlets to share their passion, opinions and angst.
Continue readingThese ridiculous and sometimes exaggerated expressions capture the way we like to describe teams, plays and games.
They’re all couched in the language of metaphors and hyperbole, but sports fans easily relate. How funny would it be if these figurative football clichés were actually taken literally!
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MIKE:
Attending a big game is always exciting.
Feeling the excitement of the action or experiencing the pulsating pressure only steps away from the court, field, pitch or ice are definitely reasons to celebrate.
Professional sports teams and big-time college athletic programs are rapidly evolving into modern day versions of the famed Barnum and Bailey Circus. These pro teams and college programs eagerly compete for sports fans’ entertainment dollars.
Lots of time, talent, creativity and money are invested to ensure fans at the big game enjoy the experience and feel compelled to return to these modern sports world’s big top known as arenas and stadiums.
This chapter highlights my top choices for In-game Entertainment.
Continue readingIn anticipation of this weekend’s Super Bowl 51, today’s 2 Cent Tuesday sports blog tackles the privilege of rooting for your favorite team in spite of what others think about your choice. That’s because sports transcends religion, cuts through cultural … Continue reading
Wishing every dad a Happy Fathers Day by offering the 2nd edition of my FREE sports comic book Best About Sports. The fun book will confirm that the subject of sports always triggers debate. Pick a star player, celebrate a … Continue reading
Today’s #TBT sports blog recounts three of the most improbable upset victories in sports history. Popular stories about improbable, upset victories got their start centuries ago when a physically over matched shepherd boy named David squared off as an unlikely … Continue reading
From a sports fan’s perspective, I am especially happy to celebrate Independence Day. Certainly, I am grateful for the foresight of our nation’s forefathers who envisioned, more than two hundred years ago, a land of the brave and free. Their … Continue reading
Sports is a universal phenomena. It transcends religion, cuts through cultural ties, eludes ethnicity, ignores bank accounts, doesn’t care about political affiliation and fails to distinguish between sex, weight, height, age and even familial bonds. Your favorite team is your … Continue reading
Sports is a universal phenomena.
It transcends religion, cuts through cultural ties, eludes ethnicity, ignores bank accounts and fails to distinguish between sex, weight, age and even familial bonds.
Your favorite team is your favorite team. It’s not your dad’s, your sister’s or even that of your spouse. Your inalienable right as a sports fan is to root for whomever you want.
Sure, your choice may defy logic, strain family ties, break stereotypes and shatter urban myths. But it’s still your choice, one that should never be forced upon you at any time.
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