About two hours before Tuesday’s promotional press conference for Floyd Mayweather’s return to the ring against Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17, the fans waiting outside were privy to a bizarre scene about a block from the Hudson Theater, as… Continue Reading
The NBA Draft is among my five favorite sports days of the year, and I’m not alone: Anybody who appreciates basketball on any level from high school to pro gets something out of it. I’ve been to three drafts, and… Continue Reading
When you open my apartment door, the first thing you see when you walk in is a poster of the “We Are All Witnesses†billboard that stood as a beacon of pride in Cleveland. I loved that campaign. It encapsulated… Continue Reading
The one time I met Anthony Weiner in person was in the Shea Stadium parking lot the morning before the Trade Deadline in July 2005. At the time, he was stumping for a mayoral bid. “It’s true,†Weiner said with… Continue Reading
In a wonderful development, my girlfriend has really gotten into boxing in recent months, becoming invested in fights I’d turn on while she studied for law school exams. It was pretty much a no-brainer, as I think anything’s better than… Continue Reading
A lot of people are sending out images of Jimmy Dolan, the idiot owner of the Knicks, and Isiah Thomas today, and that’s a logical way to go. But right now, one image sticks with me. I held on to… Continue Reading
When I heard about the Angels attempting to get into the Guinness Book of World Records for most assembled people wearing Mexican-style wrestling masks earlier this month, I was unsurprisingly mystified. After all, such a night combines quite a few… Continue Reading
I’d say nothing calls your attention to the fact that you’re vulnerable to the passage of time like waking up to the news that Macho Man Randy Savage has passed away.
I watched Bryce Harper go through the motions last Friday night, his attention to detail and serious countenance connoting a longtime veteran of the sport. I listened as the 18-year-old Harper, sporting a ridiculous mustache, crafted a respectful and droll… Continue Reading
I’ve heard so many people who ordered Pacquiao-Mosley say they felt cheated. With all due respect, if you expected anything other than what you got, you haven’t been paying enough attention.