Category Archives: Sports

Clemens Please Retire. Republicans in Congress, WTF!?

I need to get this off my mind and then move on.  Clemens and his lawyers make up a vile trinity (photo) of some of the worst qualities in our culture: greed, manipulation, and a complete lack of accountability. Between

Clemens Please Retire. Republicans in Congress, WTF!?

I need to get this off my mind and then move on.  Clemens and his lawyers make up a vile trinity (photo) of some of the worst qualities in our culture: greed, manipulation, and a complete lack of accountability. Between

Floyd Landis Blog Manipulation

First, Floyd turns off comments. Now, there seems to be some hand-picking going on.  The most recent post has 24 comments (all positive) and comments are now closed. What a joke. This guy needs to get a press conference with

Floyd Landis Blog Manipulation

First, Floyd turns off comments. Now, there seems to be some hand-picking going on.  The most recent post has 24 comments (all positive) and comments are now closed. What a joke. This guy needs to get a press conference with

Floyd Landis – closed for discussion

Floyd Landis has a blog that was active during the Tour.  Since his positive test for testosterone, the comments on his blog are closed.  I guess he is not interested in continuing the discussion… Professional sports have turned into a

Floyd Landis – closed for discussion

Floyd Landis has a blog that was active during the Tour.  Since his positive test for testosterone, the comments on his blog are closed.  I guess he is not interested in continuing the discussion… Professional sports have turned into a

Angels Win the West

It has been a bumpy ride, but the Steve Finley and then Angels are in the playoffs.

Angels Win the West

It has been a bumpy ride, but the Steve Finley and then Angels are in the playoffs.

The Sport of Poker

Down the left column of espn.com, Poker is now listed. You have to chose “Olympic Sports” or “More Sports > Other Sports” to find news of the small Track and Field event known as the World Championships. I see a

The Sport of Poker

Down the left column of espn.com, Poker is now listed. You have to chose “Olympic Sports” or “More Sports > Other Sports” to find news of the small Track and Field event known as the World Championships. I see a

Jason Giambi’s Secret – Basball and Steroids

So, how did Jason do it? He went from unable to hit minor league pitching to 14 home runs in July. He is visibly 20-30 pounds heavier. Did his depression over being outed for steroids in the spring cause him

Jason Giambi’s Secret – Basball and Steroids

So, how did Jason do it? He went from unable to hit minor league pitching to 14 home runs in July. He is visibly 20-30 pounds heavier. Did his depression over being outed for steroids in the spring cause him

Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon

I was fortunate to complete this triathlon over the weekend! It is always a thrill to jump from a ferry in the middle of the San Francisco Bay.  The swim is a big unknown but thanks to location based information

Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon

I was fortunate to complete this triathlon over the weekend! It is always a thrill to jump from a ferry in the middle of the San Francisco Bay.  The swim is a big unknown but thanks to location based information

Walt Mossberg – Baseball Blogger

Walt Mossberg has officially sanctioned blogging for the masses.  His blog at msn spaces is about baseball (he is a Red Sox fanatic). I hope he updates it frequently because there aren’t that many good baseball blogs out there. The

Walt Mossberg – Baseball Blogger

Walt Mossberg has officially sanctioned blogging for the masses.  His blog at msn spaces is about baseball (he is a Red Sox fanatic). I hope he updates it frequently because there aren’t that many good baseball blogs out there. The

Jim Rome on Jason Giambi

For all those myopic, contrarian, or otherwise ignorant people out there who make light of the problem of steroids and other drugs in sports, have a look at Jason Giambi’s season this year. Jim Rome offers a nice summary: Yankee

Jim Rome on Jason Giambi

For all those myopic, contrarian, or otherwise ignorant people out there who make light of the problem of steroids and other drugs in sports, have a look at Jason Giambi’s season this year. Jim Rome offers a nice summary: Yankee

Barry Bonds Opening Day

I am officially embarrased to call San Francisco home. It appears that the home crowd gave Barry a standing ovation on opening day. There is a wealth of circumstantial evidence that he is a drug cheat with no respect for

Barry Bonds Opening Day

I am officially embarrased to call San Francisco home. It appears that the home crowd gave Barry a standing ovation on opening day. There is a wealth of circumstantial evidence that he is a drug cheat with no respect for