Warren Buffett has attributed much of his success to his early days running his own paper route. He often laments the fact that no longer is the paper delivered by youngsters on bicycles because he believes in the character, discipline and work ethic that line of work instilled in boys and girls. One such boy, [...]
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One of the fiercest competitors and nicest guys is taken away too early. Here is a great article by SI’s Tom Verducci on Hall of Famer Gary Carter who passed away at the age of 57.
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Humorous article from the Bleacher Report listing the top eight sports figures who fit into today’s special holiday. Think you can guess who they are? Here’s a hint…one of them is hoping Red Sox fans will fall in love with him this year.
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The Euclid High hockey program was one of the most respected in Northern Ohio. Now, sadly, there are not enough players to keep it going. This article details how this once-proud team has quietly disappeared.
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You may know that Chris Paul of the Clippers is an outstanding basketball player. You may not have known that he’s also an outstanding person. This excellent article by TJ Simers of the LA Times will turn even the biggest cynic into a CP3 fan. It is great to know that humble, grounded superstars who [...]
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For those who believe in the “Team” concept instead of the “Me” attitude that has seemingly taken over modern sport, we offer these words from John Wooden, found in Wooden, by Steve Jamison. No UCLA basketball player’s number was retired while I was coach. Later on, certain numbers were retired, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s number [...]
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By Dr. Alan Goldberg (Note: This is the fourth in a series on Injuries to Athletes:) #1 BE SAD – Allow yourself to mourn and feel whatever loss you are experiencing. Being “macho”, “strong” or “brave” by burying or hiding your feelings in this situation is not only a WASTE OF ENERGY, but will interfere [...]
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Another great Rick Reilly article. This about Tim Tebow, a sports hero who seems too good to be true as a person.
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Apparently, for over 125 years they’ve been taking abuse. The following was originally from the Chicago Tribune, 1886. It’s entitled, Mother May I Slug the Umpire? Hopefully, we’ve advanced since then. Mother, may I slug the umpire? May I slug him right away So he cannot be here, Mother When the clubs begin to play? [...]
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We knew who David Akers was, but didn’t know the personal bombshells that he was enduring last season. Most people assume, “NFL Player – He must have no worries.” Wait until you read Rick Reilly’s article about the incredible depths of his despair and his comeback. He’s not out of the woods yet, but we’re [...]
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