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What do Babe Ruth and Mia Hamm have in common? The joy of competition, yes. The adulation of millions. And recognition on our list. For us, it’s about the thrill of victory. If you expect the agony of defeat, look elsewhere.
Sports: College Football
Football has clearly become America’s favorite sport. The only question is which do you prefer, the NFL or the college game? For me,...
Read MoreSports: Chris Evert
How do you become a world-class tennis player? It helps if your dad is a tennis pro. And if you’re on the courts constantly from age...
Read MoreSports: Michael Jordan
Here’s an oldie but goody: Q. Who was the only person who could hold Michael Jordan to under 30 points per game? A. Dean Smith. Oh,...
Read MoreSports: Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth was big. Not just his body, which to modern eyes looks like a shapeless lump perched precariously on fragile legs. The Babe was...
Read MoreKid Stuff: Little League
If you’re boy between nine and twelve, the most important place in the world isn’t Washington, DC. Or New York City. Disney...
Read MoreSports: Richard Petty
“The King” celebrated his 72nd birthday this month, and to look at him you can still picture him in the No. 43 Pontiac swapping...
Read MoreSports: Cal Ripken, Jr.
“It’s not whether you win or lose,” the saying goes. “It’s how you play the game.” On the other hand,...
Read MoreSports: Arnold Palmer
He wasn’t quite the best golfer of his era. You’d have to give that honor to Jack Nicklaus. But he was the most influential....
Read MoreSports: Tiger Woods
Back when I hosted a sports radio talk show, we had a running debate over what constituted a sport. Auto racing? (Not by my definition.)...
Read MoreSports: Fenway Park
Honestly, baseball “purists” often make too much of the classic ballparks. Which is more important, quirky outfield dimensions...
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