Responses to the spread of the Corona Virus have caused many sectors of our society to make adjustments to our routines. Sports is no different. Some of the new protocols are a pain in the ass, but others might help eliminate source of annoyance for fans and athletes alike. The Pacers will play the Celtics […]
The Super Bowl is three days away, and I’m thinking about other things. I haven’t devoted a moment of attention to what is a fascinating matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. This is unusual for me. Pouring over video and analytics to try to predict a Super Bowl winner is usually great fun, […]
There are almost as many ways to mourn as there are mourners. Some openly weep for a stranger. Others remain stoic for loved ones. Neither are right or wrong. Kobe Bryant’s unexpected death in a helicopter crash yesterday at the age of 41, along with eight others including Bryant’s daughter, has elicited a variety of […]
I love watching the Pacers. They beat the Lakers last night to win their 19th game of the season, but winning is only part of the work they have done to win my heart. In the star-driven NBA where brand value often trumps success in the eyes of fans, the Pacers are an anomaly. They excel without […]
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NBA discourages toughness, rancor, and fan engagement by suspending Embiid and Towns
The greatest explanation of toughness and competition in sports is communicated in a speech by Sean Connery’s character in The Untouchables: “You want to get Capone? Here’s how you get him. He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue! […]