Archive for July, 2009

A Football Kick
July 25, 2009

It usually lasts around two hours, involves a short intermission and, regardless of talent level, everyone ends up clapping for the performer. If you’ve ever been to an outstanding Broadway show, you know exactly how this feels.
 
On Friday night at M&T Bank Stadium, the World Football Challenge brought its brand of football to a city [...]

Just Short
July 19, 2009

Professional orators get butterflies.
 
Stock market analysts often invest their money in wrong places.
 
And Tom Watson can’t make an 8-footer when it counts.
 
On a Sunday when the world stopped and stared to root on the 59-year-old from Kansas City, Watson once again missed it by that much.
 
The owner of five Claret Jugs yanked a par putt [...]

Time To Open
July 15, 2009

Sparkling or still?
 
It’s the question asked at any restaurant in Europe before you place the napkin on your lap and reveals more than you might think about your character. If you haven’t visited London, Paris or Madrid, take it from me – water is a key part of the meal.
 
And let’s get one thing straight [...]

Bad Loose
July 10, 2009

Shooting through the final turn and holding on to a narrow lead, Kevin Harvick won the 2007 Daytona 500 in record fashion by a split second over Mark Martin. The “wiseguy” selection to win a race finally took the checkered flag and instantly became a huge name in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series. Since that February [...]

Roddick’s Fault
July 2, 2009

After three years of showing up for nothing more than an appearance fee and an opportunity to show off his Lacoste polo shirts, Andy Roddick finally gets his chance.
 
In his 8th Wimbledon, America’s current best hope for a men’s title can envision the championship plate engraved for him on Sunday afternoon in London. Then again, [...]