by Paul Knepper Tennis can be a lonely sport. You’re all alone on the court. There’s nobody there to share the joy of victory or burden of defeat. There’s no one to lean on when you’re tired or to commiserate with on the road. That was especially true for Jimmy Connors who made a point of distancing himself from the other members of the tour. Such isolation lendsContinue reading “Jimbo’s Magical Run: 20 Years Later”
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Another Mountain to Summitt
by Paul Knepper Summit sum·mit / [suhm-it] noun 1. the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex. 2. the highest point of attainment or aspiration: the summit of one’s ambition. 3. the highest state or degree. verb (used with object) 1. to reach the summitContinue reading “Another Mountain to Summitt”
Amar’e in the Land of Mao
In the latest edition of “What Are They Doing During the Lockout?” here’s a scenic shot of Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire scaling the Great Wall.
Top Ten Athlete Accessories
by Paul Knepper At the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 6th, inductee Deion Sanders concluded his speech by placing his signature bandana on his Hall of Fame bust. Throughout Prime Time’s career the all pro defensive back wore a bandana under his helmet during games and often kept it on forContinue reading “Top Ten Athlete Accessories”
Words of Wisdom from Carl Everett
At least once a baseball season I like to reflect on these words of wisdom from former center fielder Carl Everett: “The Bible never says anything about dinosaurs. You can’t say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them. Somebody actually saw Adam and Eve. No one ever saw a Tyrannosaurus Rex.”
Is Rodman Hall of Fame Worthy?
by Paul Knepper I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that Dennis Rodman is being enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame tonight. I usually have an intuitive sense as to whether a player belongs in the hall of fame or not, but in Rodman’s case I can’t decide. I justContinue reading “Is Rodman Hall of Fame Worthy?”
For David Stern This Lockout Is Personal
by Paul Knepper NBA Commissioner David Stern is often credited with rescuing the league from the dark days of the late 70’s and early 80’s and developing it into the prosperous enterprise it is today. During his 27 years on the job, he’s overseen the boom years of the 1980’s and has been instrumental in expanding basketball’s popularity around theContinue reading “For David Stern This Lockout Is Personal”
You’re a Real Man Deion!
In honor of Deion Sanders’ induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this evening, here’s a highlight reel of vintage “Prime Time” from his early years with the Atlanta Falcons. And who can forget this classic confrontation with announcer Tim McCarver…
Is Brandon Marshall the Only Wide Receiver With a Personality Disorder?
by Paul Knepper A week ago, Brandon Marshall was considered just your average egomaniacal wide receiver; self-centered, attention seeking, demanding, aversive to authority and inclined to engage in risky and/or violent activities off the field. On Monday, the Miami Dolphins wide receiver took the courageous step of publicly revealing that he suffers from a serious psychiatricContinue reading “Is Brandon Marshall the Only Wide Receiver With a Personality Disorder?”
Clutching to Clutch
by Paul Knepper A few days ago, members of my fantasy baseball league engaged in a heated discussion over whether there’s such a thing as “clutch” hitting in baseball. It’s been an ongoing debate within baseball circles since the sabermetrics revolution became mainstream in the past 20 years. It’s a fascinating argument, beginning with how toContinue reading “Clutching to Clutch”
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