As Aaron Burr said to Alexander Hamilton right before they realized a duel was inevitable: "alright, so we're doing this." Well, it's what he said in the musical, so you can gauge how historically accurate that statement is on your own. Also, Burr said it in Act I as the two were preparing to serve as seconds in a duel between two other men, not their own, but you get the … [Read more...] about NASCAR Returns: How it Will All Work Behind the Scenes
Social Issues
Dating a Football Player: Age Disparity, Fame, and Other Issues to Deal With
Everyone has the dream of being famous or dating someone famous. That is definitely the case with football players. Not only are they going to be on the wealthy side of things, but they are in great shape, desirable, and participate in a sport in which not too many people can compete. Yet is dating a football player all it’s cracked up to be? Here are the things that you should … [Read more...] about Dating a Football Player: Age Disparity, Fame, and Other Issues to Deal With
Is Sports Betting Losing the Race to Gambling Online?
For a long time, Nevada was the single US state where conventional sports betting was permissible. Since the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey’s battle to introduce sports betting in 2018, however, the industry has been in the ascendancy. The number of states offering legalized sports betting now stands at 21, with more expected to join the fold. The positive … [Read more...] about Is Sports Betting Losing the Race to Gambling Online?
Mavericks, Illini Legend Derek Harper on Friendship with Mark Cuban
The Wikipedia page of Derek Harper describes him as one of the best players never to have made an All-Star Game. After being named to the University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame this week, the legendary former Illini did a teleconference call with the media. He was asked what he believes his legacy will be, and he responded by saying he really doesn’t think too much … [Read more...] about Mavericks, Illini Legend Derek Harper on Friendship with Mark Cuban
Brian Kelly Conveys Proper Perspective During Pandemic
Today was the first day that Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly met the media since the coronavirus pandemic completely altered life as we know it. Actually, he "virtually" met the media, as he conducted a conference call on Zoom late this afternoon. It's good to be Zoom right now, as that's the place business is getting done at that includes the sports media business. A whole … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly Conveys Proper Perspective During Pandemic
Chicago Bulls Join Lori Lightfoot Campaign Promoting Social Distance
The coronavirus pandemic has been trying times for everybody, worldwide, but the best thing we can do to get through it is to try and maintain a sense of humor. One of the funniest memes circulating on social media throughout this adverse month is Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and her look of strong disapproval. Her stern image appears, photo-shopped, in places closed off by … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Join Lori Lightfoot Campaign Promoting Social Distance
Manchester City to Investigate Kyle Walker for Lockdown Sex Party
Kyle Walker joined the ranks of Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, West Ham's Declan Rice and Chelsea's Mason Mount as Premier League footballers who have broken quarantine and violated social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic. When Kyle Walker did it though, well, he did so in a very colorful manner, inviting two sex workers to his home. A report in the Sun … [Read more...] about Manchester City to Investigate Kyle Walker for Lockdown Sex Party
Gretchen Whitmer Partners with Detroit Sports Teams for COVID19 Call to Action PSA
The public profile of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has risen so much lately that she's now in the mix to potentially be the Democratic VP candidate in 2020. One oddsmaker even lists her as the third most favorable candidate to get the nod, behind only Senators Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar. Governor Whitmer, or "that woman from Michigan" as the President condescendingly … [Read more...] about Gretchen Whitmer Partners with Detroit Sports Teams for COVID19 Call to Action PSA
Liverpool Superfan John Oliver Vents Reds Supporter Angst (Video)
As you know, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver is a Liverpool FC supporter extraordinaire. The Englishman transplanted to America comedian/talk show host does not shy away from his scouser supportership, and the same holds true in the video below. The Premier League has suspended play until April 4 over coronavirus fears. With Liverpool FC 25 points up with only nine games … [Read more...] about Liverpool Superfan John Oliver Vents Reds Supporter Angst (Video)
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Revisiting the Spanish Flu and 1918 World Series (Podcast)
In October of 2018, we published a podcast, "Let's Get Weird, Sports #5" that focused on the Spanish Flu and the 1918 World Series, in which the Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs. The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe in recent history, actually deadlier than World War I, and it was caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin. The Coronavirus … [Read more...] about Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Revisiting the Spanish Flu and 1918 World Series (Podcast)