I’ve always thought that there’s an inherent loneliness that comes with preternatural talent. Reflecting on the great moments one can produce with sheer physical or mental genius can be like walking through a hall of mirrors, fated to see endless… Continue Reading
I’ll make this brief since I don’t think I could tell you any more than the brilliant 24/7 series has on HBO: Juan Manuel Marquez will not defeat Floyd Mayweather this Saturday night. But he’ll give Floyd a tough… Continue Reading
Suffice it to say, I look up to Michael Jordan. I have a poster with the words he speaks in that ad above hanging as the centerpiece of my living room – along with a framed picture of the… Continue Reading
Jay-Z and 9/11 have always been linked. The typical Tuesday drop of his first Blueprint CD – generally regarded as his best work – was Sept. 11, 2001, and he’s spent the time since doing benefit concerts and donating to… Continue Reading
Two days after Mike Piazza’s inspirational home run, the NFL resumed its games as well. Before the Dolphins played the Raiders, quarterback Jay Fiedler, who I’ve always been partial to – we Jews have to stick together – led the… Continue Reading
I don’t talk about tennis here much, but as a former high school great – I sound like Al Bundy here – I do follow it. And I’ve always been impressed by Novak Djokovic’s ability – and his sense… Continue Reading
I saw this recently – and I implore all NBA teams, someone sign J.R. Rider! Remember the 1994 Dunk Contest, back when that was cool? You damn right I do. We had a very young Allan Houston doing his thing,… Continue Reading
I write this sentence as I ride by the skyline in Weehawken, and even after eight years, I look at the void in lower Manhattan and still can’t believe it. Eight years ago today was an unbelievable time for the… Continue Reading
My continuing quest to understand the death of my favorite boxer recently led me to Jersey City, the adopted hometown of Arturo Gatti, and a bar stool in Ringside pub. I’ve wanted to go to Ringside for years after hearing… Continue Reading
Here’s the long and short of it: If you go see Michael Vick play this season, you’re probably going to have some dog biscuits thrown at you. At least that’s my experience. Vick’s traveling circus came to my home state… Continue Reading