I’m an emotional person. I have always been good or bad. I wear my heart on my sleeve. And while there are times, I wish I didn’t show any reaction, it’s just not who I am. People who know me and love me say it’s one of my better qualities. I’m sure others disagree. We…
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August is always one of my favorite months for sports. No major sports are in the playoffs. College sports aren’t back on the field. But the young ones are doing what they can to head to Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series. I try to watch as many Little League World Series games as…
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Middle Tennessee basketball fans were frustrated yesterday. If you wanted to watch the Little League World Series championship game on ABC, you couldn’t. The Nashville affiliate, WKRN, opted to run a Tennessee Titans preseason game in its place. Usually, when something like this happens, the local TV station runs a message across the bottom of…
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Over the last few years, I’ve paid more attention to youth sports than I did in decades. And one of the most significant changes I’ve noticed since my playing days is the emphasis on good sportsmanship. While coaches always stressed being a good sport in my youth, it wasn’t a big deal. We all had…
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Throughout our lifetime, we’re encouraged to hide our feelings. Showing emotion can be dangerous. But I know one place where expressing yourself is encouraged: the Little League World Series. They just wrapped up this year’s tournament in Williamsport, PA. It’s one of my favorite sporting events to watch every year. Most of these kids show…
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For many, sports aren’t as enjoyable as they used to be. Sure, it’s all about the money. But it’s been that way for many years. Many people miss the days when sports were pure and simple. Well, they still are, but for only about two weeks each summer…
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