miscellany

When Did “The Nerds” Start Ruining Each Sport?

Let's look at the development of certain trends that are allegedly making sports unwatchable.

Dec 20 •

Neither Championship Sweep Happened. (BOY, Did They Ever Not Happen.)

Blowout Game 4 wins for the Mavericks and Oilers were as emphatic as any we've seen from teams down 0-3.

Jun 17 •

The NBA (and NHL) Finals Could Be a Championship Sweep. We Don’t See Those Much Anymore.

Across the series-based major men's pro sports, we're running way behind how many championship-round sweeps "should" happen.

Jun 14 •

What Do We Do When a Great Athlete Is a Bad Person?

The cases of O.J. Simpson and Curt Schilling highlight a difficult dilemma.

Apr 12 •

I Guest-Wrote Numlock News Today!

My friend Walter Hickey is off enjoying the beach and the sun, so I had the pleasure of guest-writing today at his newsletter, Numlock News :

Jun 12, 2023 •

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