LINCOLN, Nebraska – You don’t bring a 30-carat diamond watch to a sword fight. A Maybach can’t block. A NIL deal won’t hurt an angry defensive end. You can’t microwave something that needs to be slowly baked. The buffs were created for this moment. A foundation of glitter, sand and promises, broken like so many […]
This was tennis in Technicolor, jumping off your screen, grabbing your throat and clinging to your heart. Even under the stars on Friday, this feel-good clash on Ashe Island created a wall of emotion that provided the perfect soundtrack to this unforgettable, Star-Spangled-themed US Open semifinal. Two 26-year-old Americans, friends for more than twelve years […]
One year later, the most famous Achilles tendon in the sports world has healed, reinforcements have arrived and the mission for 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers is the same as for 39-year-old Aaron Rodgers: Win a Super Bowl. Lead the Jets to the playoffs for the first time since the 2010 season. Aaron Rodgers is back in […]
The Mets are still on the wrong side of the playoff round, but are playing very much like a postseason team. They won a game on Wednesday night – their seventh in a row – with a flood of competence. One pitch. One at-bat. One strong defensive play after another. And great, sensitive management from […]
According to manager Aaron Boone, the Yankees will get “creative” with their closer’s role, but Clay Holmes will also be “part of the mix.” This announcement comes a day after Holmes blew his 11th save of the season – an MLB record – in 40 attempts, two saves ahead of the rest of the field. […]
“The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride” by Joe Siple (Black Rose Writing, 2018) “The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride” by Joe Siple (Black Rose Writing, 2018) This is the touching story of recently widowed 100-year-old Murray McBride. He finds a new purpose in life when he meets 10-year-old Jason Cashman, who is suffering […]
Welcome back to football, folks! Well, something like football. That certainly wasn’t the full program. But it was good enough for August. Here are the stars and losers from the first warm-up game against the Titans. 💪 Stud earrings 💪 Brandon Allen and Josh Dobbs » Allen played well, including some over-the-top throws. Dobbs was […]
The Yankees needed extra innings at home to beat the worst team in the AL East last Sunday, so they needed a decisive game – and then a little more – to beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 10 innings and win the season series 7-6 against perhaps the most disappointing club in the major […]
