The other day, I woke up at the crack of 1 p.m. to find that out of the blue, Amar’e Stoudemire is apparently either Jewish or a reasonable facsimile.
Considering my status as a somewhat practicing Jew, this was the greatest news ever.
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Running down a dream at WFAN’s audition contest
From when I was a kid, I’ve always loved the medium of radio – sports radio, in particular. Even now that I’m 30, there’s just something so fantastic about the idea of being represented only by one’s thoughts, shot out onto the air waves, deep into the night.
So when I found out about WFAN’s “Fantasy Phenom†competition, in which the winner would get a one-year deal to host a show on the sports radio station I grew up listening to, I knew I’d have to give it a shot – just to know that I did.
Skeleton crew: If Lance has secrets, hopefully they stay that way
For some time now, I’ve been a huge supporter of Lance Armstrong. I’ve worn one of those yellow bracelets for six years – long after it stopped being trendy – because I truly believe in the things he stands for.
That’s why it’s always been so awkward internally for me to suspect this whole time that he was on illegal performance enhancers during his times of greatest glory.
I just hope if that’s the case, that nothing comes out during ace PED investigator Jeff Novitzky’s upcoming investigation, ignited by Floyd Landis’ explosive accusations.
Too much is riding on it, and not just for Armstrong.
Living the dream: Rising Stars gala a good time for a great cause
It’s not often you can witness your dreams, aspirations and accomplishments unfold right in front of you. But that was the case for Jay Williams on Tuesday night, as his Rising Stars gala dinner and charity auction at the New York Athletic Club manifested his vision in living color.
Spinning and winning? A first-hand account of the mysterious PRP
I’ve been fascinated with platelet rich plasma therapy – or “blood spinning†– since the feds busted the good doctor Tony Galea up in Canada this past winter, so I decided to undergo it myself and see what all the fuss is about.
Rubbernecking public fuels Tiger’s Nike-orchestrated reascent
The only surprising thing about Tiger Woods’ overnight resurgence into the living rooms of mainstream America is that anybody could possibly be surprised it happened that fast.
Jay Williams talks about Rising Stars, March Madness
I’ve had some people ask for the full text of the interview we conducted to do this story on Jay Williams. Happy to oblige – here’s the interview, along with some video we took at Foley’s.
Forever a champion: Jay Williams’ Rising Stars becoming his true legacy
I will forever associate the month of March with Jason Williams circa 2001, the mercurial Duke guard with a gunslinger’s swagger to go with his incredible talent, limitless potential and unparalleled work ethic.
And when he sits back and recalls his history with the best time of the year in college hoops, it puts him back in game mode.
“A couple weeks ago, I literally got chills,†Williams said Saturday night. “I got chills. It’s always like that. It’s always this time of the year that makes me the most excited.â€Â
Nine years later, March is still Jay Williams’ time. Williams has transitioned into an excellent analyst for ESPN’s college basketball telecasts; his superior court vision now allows him to break down the action better than most could, and he works just as hard at that as he did on his three-point shot.
And in what comes as no surprise to those of us who got to know him at Duke and who came to recognize him as a total class act, Williams is using his notoriety and networking ability to help give at-risk youth opportunities that they wouldn’t normally have.
Eyes on the prize: Affable Sterger focuses on the brass ring
While helping to lend some support to Jay Williams’ Rising Stars charity event on Saturday night, Jennifer Sterger – the host of the upcoming sports show The Daily Line on Versus – often found herself the center of attention, something she’s grown accustomed to. But it wasn’t entirely for the reason you probably think it was.
Out of the Woods: History provides blueprint for disgraced golfer’s revival
To say things aren’t going well for Tiger Woods at the moment is an understatement, and yet he has to know deep down that it’s going to work out in the long run. And let’s face it, you and I know the same exact thing.