It’s been a few years, but I know I’ve talked about my habit of yelling at the TV. Now it’s honestly not that extreme; it’s more like talking back. I’ve done it for years, and it doesn’t matter if I’m alone or if someone’s with me in the room. Recently I’ve noticed that my wife…
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The NCAA basketball tournament has begun, and it’s the time when casual fans start paying attention. I don’t follow the game as much as I did in my younger days, but I still pay attention. Rivalries become the focus for many this time of year. And that took me back to my basketball days…
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A few years ago, I discussed how pickleball had become the fastest-growing sport in America. I was amused at the time but didn’t think any more about it. Fads come and go all the time. But boy, was I wrong. Just the other day, I was reading an article about the fact that pickleball was…
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Am I a bad sports fan? Over the last few years, maybe longer, I’ve found myself rooting against teams more than I do rooting for my favorite teams. Perhaps this goes back to my early years as a NASCAR fan, where I had a couple of drivers I never wanted to do well. I could…
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My history with sports play-by-play goes back to before I started school. Both my dad and I have called a lot of games in a variety of sports. Of course, those days are long past for both of us. But the other night, I saw the future of sports play-by-play And, pardon the pun, it’s…
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It’s been a long time since I was in school. And lately, thanks to my nieces and nephews, I’m learning how much school spirit has changed. Back in my days, all we had to worry about was wearing the school colors. But today, it’s much more complicated…
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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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The Summer Olympics wrap up this weekend, and there’s something I’ve noticed. There are many sports like gymnastics that people only pay attention to every four years. People seem obsessed with the stars like Simone Biles, but only during the Olympic years. Why? There has to be some explanation…
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They may be a year late, but the 2020 Olympics are finally underway. And many people are excited to watch some of their favorite sports like gymnastics and swimming. But personally, the games don’t seem to be as exciting as they were back when I was younger. And I think I know why…
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The Olympic trials are underway as athletes prepare for the delayed Tokyo games. And these preliminaries have me pondering one thing. Why are they so close to the actual games? Don’t the athletes need more time to get ready to travel? This fact makes no sense to me…
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